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P-255 Owner`s Manual - American Musical Supply

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1. 38 Customizing with Function Parameters 40 Basic Function parameter operaions 41 Descriptions of Function parameters o 41 Restoring factory settings ooooccnnccnnonincnornnnnannos 48 Appendix Display Messages 49 Troubleshooting A 50 Voice Lista A 02600 it nd 51 50 Piano Songs Preset Gongs 52 Specifications iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine 53 viel GE 54 P 255 Owner s Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference A 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 Power supply AC power adaptor e Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators Also do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord or place heavy objects on it e Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument e Use the specified adaptor page 53 only Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating e Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it Do not open e This instrument contains no user service
2. Check your settings Once turned on ensure that your digital piano is set up as follows Auto Power Off function disabled page 10 e Foot switch operating correctly as a sustain pedal page 11 e Built in speakers turned off if you do not need to hear them page 44 Performing Live This completes the setup process You should now be ready to play live Lock the control panel to prevent mistakes Your digital piano s Panel Lock function allows you to temporarily disable control panel buttons to prevent them being operated unintentionally while perform ing To activate this function press the EFFECT and SOUND BOOST buttons together Note that the fol lowing will continue to operate normally when the control panel is locked e Standby On switch e MASTER VOLUME slider e EQ sliders e SUSTAIN PEDAL jack Pedal unit EFFECT EQUNN TE ENA gt Performing When playing live relax and try to listen to the overall sound of your performance so that you can make small adjustments if necessary For example you could use the MASTER VOLUME slider to keep the vocal and digital piano volumes well balanced Other Convenient Functions Thanks to its digital design the P 255 offers a range of highly useful functions as described below When put to effective use they can help make your performances much more enjoyable Dual mode Two layered Voices U
3. o OO O lt Standby On switchen Page 10 Use this switch to turn the instrument on or set it to Standby mode O MASTER VOLUME slider ccuciuiinn Page 11 Use this slider to adjust the instrument s overall volume DEMO button e ccscessssseseescsssssensnenenees Page 13 Use this button to play demo tracks for individual Voices O TRANSPOSE button cocoiiin Page 16 Use this button to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down This allows you to match your playing to the key of another instrument or a singer without having to change what you actually play on the keyboard O SELECT button EE Page 21 Use this button to select the category of song you wish to play back O REC button ccnnnncncnanonnaninnionininionorinininio canes Page 25 Use this button to record what you play on the keyboard O PLAY STOP button Een Page 22 Use this button to start and stop playback of Piano Songs 50 included recordings of your own perfor mances or songs stored on a USB flash drive O LEFT and RIGHT buttons cucconnonennonennons Page 23 Use these buttons to turn playback of the left hand and right hand parts on or off This allows you to practice playing the parts that have been turned off 8 P 255 Owner s Manual DEMO TRANSPOSE SELECT REC PLAY STOP G a aaa ea MU m MUU s es 0 OO 0 a SONG LEFT RIGHT TEMPO METRONOME RHYTHM TE
4. SININE sis 38 SOM iris 21 Song Category list 21 Sound Boost oseese 18 Sound setup oo eee 37 38 Speaker on off 44 Specifications 53 Split Mode 34440024 3356404745 38068 00408884 14 43 Split point ween 43 Stage Setup cooconcconnonaninnnncconnonaconnnoss 36 String resonance 44 Sustain pedal oe eee 11 T A ananin 19 20 Tempo MIDI song e 22 Time signature 19 Touch sensitivity 17 45 Transposer ir 16 Troubleshooting eee 50 TUNING E 17 41 Tuning system iciiuue 41 U USB Flash Drives sesse 30 User Songs ceci ii 24 KE 13 Voice demo songs sses 13 KE TEE 51 Kier 11 Volume settings 44 FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions con tained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 2 IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE T
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6. Save or r 51 Load will be displayed when you press the YES button fol lowed by the message n 4 no yes Press the YES button to perform the selected operation You will need to press once again to confirm your selection when loading When the operation has been completed the message E nd will be shown After loading backup data the digital piano will automatically turn off and then back on Customizing with Function Parameters If you wish to cancel the Save or Load operation press the NO button Backup file names P 255 bup NOTICE Do not turn off the instrument while saving or loading backup data Failure to observe this precaution may result in the permanent loss of important data Do not manually change the backup file name by using a computer doing so will render the file unloadable FES Auto Power Off Using this parameter you can set the period of inactivity after which the Auto Power Off function page 10 will automatically turn off the digital piano Available settings OFF 5 10 15 30 60 and 120 minutes Default setting 30 minutes FAI Format USB flash drive Refer to page 33 for a description of the formatting proce dure NOTICE When a USB flash drive is formatted all of its content will be deleted Before formatting therefore ensure that the USB flash drive contains no irreplaceable data e Available settings n no and 4 yes P 255
7. YES buttons together with the TEMPO button held down Rewind and fast forward To rewind a song during playback press and hold the NO button to fast forward press and hold the YES button 4 Press the PLAY STOP button once again when you want to stop the song If you selected a specific song using its song num ber in Step 2 above it will stop automatically after playing once to the end Reverb and effect types during playback MIDI songs Whenever you select a song or a new one starts during continuous playback the most suitable reverb and effect types will be selected automatically MIDI songs with sounds not found on the instrument When you play MIDI songs requiring instruments that are not found on your digital piano such as XG or GM songs they may not sound as originally intended If MIDI channels 1 and 2 use piano sounds in such a case you can mute all other channels 3 to 16 by setting the song playback channels to 1 amp 2 using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 This should allow for a better rendition of the song Import Songs that cannot be selected or loaded If an Import Song from a USB flash drive cannot be selected or loaded you may need to change the char acter code using the corresponding Function parame ter page 40 Convenient playback functions Part Cancel MIDI songs Your digital piano s Preset Songs and certain other MIDI songs are divided into left
8. e Format the USB flash drei Create backup filesS oocc65sac00340 0640440606 6000 6656906 6563996886 Working with USB flash drives Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal When connecting a USB device to the terminal be sure to handle the USB device with care Follow the impor tant precautions below For more information about the handling of USB devices refer to the owner s manual of the USB device u Compatible USB devices e USB flash memory Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used The instrument does not necessarily support all com mercially available USB devices Yamaha cannot guar antee operation of USB devices that you purchase Although USB devices 1 1 to 3 0 can be used on this instrument the amount of time for saving to or loading from the USB device may differ depending on the type of data or the status of the instrument Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instrument please visit the following web page http download yamaha com NOTICE e The rating of the USB TO DEVICE terminal is a maximum of 5V 500mA Do not connect USB devices having a rating above this since this can cause damage to the instrument itself E Connecting a USB device When connecting a USB device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal make sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is con nected in the proper direction NOTICE e Avoid connecting or disc
9. tothe PA mixer Input jack 4 L L R IN etc P 255 rear panel RE Plug shape One line Standard mono audio cable sold separately e If only one of the DI box channels is available for use with your digital piano connect it to the L L R AUX OUT jack using a standard mono audio cable In this configuration your left and right signals will be mixed and output from the instrument in mono P 255 rear panel gt To the PA mixer t Input jack O CIN etc R L LAR Standard mono audio cable AUX OUT e sold separately If DI boxes are not being used connect the L L R and R AUX OUT jacks on the instrument s rear panel to the input jacks on the PA mixer or an on stage sub mixer using standard mono audio cables sold separately e If only one of the mixer s channels is available for use with your digital piano connect the L L R AUX OUT jack to the corresponding input jack using a stan dard mono audio cable In this configuration your left and right signals will be mixed and output from the instrument in mono Your instrument should now be fully connected The next step will be to balance your performance sounds Sound setup Once all of the instruments and microphones have been con nected the PA operator will ask each musician in turn to play his or her instrument You should get ready as follows e Turn on your digital piano As described in the n
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11. 14 Adding BC coin 15 Adding effects cccccescceceseeeeeeseereseneeeseeneeseeees 16 Transposing ici 16 Tuning the instrument eener 17 Changing the touch sensitivity 17 Adjusting the tone 17 Boosting the overall sound 18 Locking the control panel AA 18 Using the Metronome 19 Playing Rhythm Tracks 20 Playing Songs 21 Supported song types occooccccccccocccancconcccnncnnnncnnnnnnns 21 RE Kine RE re DEE 21 Convenient playback functions 23 Recording Keyboard Performances 25 Simple recording of all parts MIDI or Audio SONGS iniaa aaie aiai etanat 25 Recording individual parts MIDI songs 27 Deleting recorded parts individually MIDI songs 28 Changing Voice s and tempo etc after recording MIDISONOS clica 28 Using USB Flash Drives 30 Working with USB flash drives 30 Managing files on a USB flash drive 31 Copying a User Song recorded on the instrument to a USB flash drive cooooooconocccinococonoconononcncnnnnno 32 Deleting a User Gong 33 Formatting a USB flash drive 33 Connecting Other Equipment 34 Connecting audio eouipment 34 Connecting to a computer 34 Connecting other MIDI devices 35 Connecting an iPad or iPhone 35 Performing Live 36 Performing on stage as part of a band 36 Singing and playing on your oWnh
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13. NO button while o 4 is being shown e The message _ _ _ will flash on the display if a User Song was not selected in Step 1 In such a case return to Step 1 and select a User Song e It will not be possible to copy a User Song if there is insufficient free space on the USB flash drive In such a case free up some memory by deleting any unnecessary files page 33 32 P 255 Owner s Manual A Press the YES button to copy the song When the song has been copied the message E mu will be shown If you wish to cancel the Copy operation at this time press the NO but ton NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes are scrolling across the display Deleting a User Song Using the following procedure you can delete a MIDI format User Song 5 or audio format User Song A from a USB flash drive or a User Song 1 stored on the digital piano itself Plug in the USB flash drive 2 Select the song you wish to delete Refer to page 21 for details 3 Press the SELECT button with the FUNCTION button held down FUNCTION SELECT F The message cE L will be shown followed by the message n 5 no yes 4 Press the YES button to delete the song Dashes will scroll across the display as the song is being deleted When the operation has been completed the message Ena will be shown If you
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16. YAMAHA 299 DIGITAL PIANO PIANO NUMERIQUE PIANO DIGITAL Owner s Manual Mode d emploi Manual de instrucciones Before using the instrument be sure to read PRECAUTIONS on pages 4 5 Avant d utiliser l instrument lisez attentivement la section PR CAUTIONS D USAGE aux pages 4 et 5 Antes de utilizar el instrumento lea las PRECAUCIONES en las paginas 4 5 EN FR ES FRAN AIS ENGLISH ESPANOL SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply adapter DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual on the name plate or specifically recom mended by Yamaha WARNING Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on trip over or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use an extension cord the minimum wire size for a 25 cord or less is 18 AWG NOTE The smaller the AWG number the larger the current handling capacity For longer extension cords consult a local electrician This product should be used only with the components supplied or a cart rack or stand that is recommended by Yamaha If a cart etc is used please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom pany the accessory product SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct
17. YDP DGX640 DGX650 Thank you for selecting a YAMAHA product YAMAHA products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect free performance Yamaha Corporation of America YAMAHA is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every YAMAHA product YAMAHA sells its products through a network of reputable specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you the Original Owner the following Limited Warranty which applies only to products that have been 1 directly purchased from YAMAHAs authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia the Warranted Area and 2 used exclusively in the Warranted Area YAMAHA suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly and invites you to contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or YAMAHA Customer Service if you have any questions Coverage YAMAHA will at its option repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective malfunctions or otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty without charge for labor or materials Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed YAMAHA specifications for new parts If YAMAHA elects to replace the product the replacement may be a reconditioned unit You will be responsible for any installation or removal charges and for any initial shipping charges if the product s must be sh
18. on the instrument itself on a USB flash drive y d of an MIDI format Import Song Meanwhile if a Preset Song is currently selected a L type song e To record in audio format number will be selected for recording If the corre Press the SELECT button as many times as nec sponding song already contains data it will be essary to show Aud for saving your recording overwritten on a USB flash drive P 255 Owner s Manual 25 Recording Keyboard Performances Typical part button lighting pattern e When recording MIDI data If the selected song contains data the RIGHT and or LEFT button will light up LEFT RIGHT Off No data Lit green Contains data e When recording audio data There is no distinction between the different parts LEFT RIGHT KSE Both lamps lit green Parts contain data LEFT RIGHT CSL Both lamps off No data in the parts NOTICE e Please note that if you record to a song any existing data will be overwritten Set the Voice you wish to use for record ing and set the time signature To select a Voice use the corresponding Voice button page 13 If necessary you can also set the time signature page 19 the Effect function page 16 and other parameters Your digital piano also supports recording together with a rhythm track page 20 In such a case the rhythm track will be recorded to the right part e You can also record with the metronome page 19 turned
19. you should always check with the PA operator and wait for his or her OK before connecting or disconnecting cables Connection or disconnection when the operator is not ready can damage the PA system e Do not turn on your digital piano as soon as you have made all of the required connections You should always set the MASTER VOLUME slider to the MIN position and get the OK of the PA operator before turning on or off the instru ment Turning your digital piano on or off when the operator is not ready can damage the PA system 36 P 255 Owner s Manual e Connect your foot switch or pedal When plugged into the SUSTAIN PEDAL jack the bundled foot switch can be used to turn on and off sus tain See page 11 P 255 rear panel KIE SUSTAIN PEDAL Bundled foot switch e Connect the instrument s output to the PA mixer In order to be heard your instrument will need to be con nected to the PA mixer s inputs Normally this connec tion is made via a DI box direct box located on stage As described in the note on the left you should ensure that your digital piano is turned off and check with the PA operator before connecting to a DI box When you get his or her OK connect the L L R and R AUX OUT jacks on the instrument s rear panel to the DI box inputs using standard mono audio cables sold separately M gt To the PA mixer Input jack IN etc O 8 oreo
20. 25 If you have already recorded one of the parts you can play back that part as you record the other To stop a recorded part from playing at this time press the corresponding part button and verify that its green light goes out NOTICE e If the selected song contains data the corresponding part button s will light up in green Please note that if you record to such a part the existing data will be over written 2 Press the REC button to activate Record mode REC ES Whenever the digital piano s internal memory or the USB flash drive is close to full the message E nP will be shown after you press the REC button You can start recording in such a case but this may cause the memory to become completely filled before you are finished Instead we recom mend that you delete any unnecessary files page 33 to free up some memory before proceeding 3 Select the part to record Press the LEFT or RIGHT button and verify that it starts flashing in red If you wish to record the rhythm track press the RIGHT button to select that part LEFT RIGHT CIA If you need to deactivate Record mode press the REC button If the other part already contains data That part will start to play when you begin record ing Recording Keyboard Performances A Start recording Recording will start automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard If the rhythm track is to be recorded recording will star
21. B cable Make sure that the length is less than 3 meters USB 3 0 cables cannot be used with your digital piano e Your digital piano will start to exchange MIDI data shortly after the USB connec tion is made e When connecting your digital piano to a computer via USB do so directly with one cable and not via a USB hub Refer to the owner s manuals that came with your computer and sequencer appli cation for details on configuring them for use with MIDI Types of file that can be exchanged with a computer Songs e Files with a mid extension SMF format O or 1 e Certain MIDI files in SMF format 0 or 1 may contain data that is not sup ported by your digital piano In such a case the files may not play as origi nally intended Connecting other MIDI devices If you connect the MIDI terminals of your digital piano and another MIDI device such as a keyboard synthesizer or sequencer using a MIDI cable you will be able to control the other device from the digital piano and vice versa CAUTION When connecting other equipment to your digital piano ensure that all devices are turned off first e IN MIDI terminal For input of MIDI data from another device OUT MIDI terminal For output of MIDI data to another device Digital piano Other MIDI device D O o YOU IN OUT MIDI MIDI MIDI IN S T MIDI send MIDI cable MIDI receive The digital piano s MIDI relat
22. Debussy PSG Cakewalk C A Debussy 52 P 255 Owner s Manual Specifications Size Weight Dimensions W x D x H 1333mm x 351mm x 148mm 52 1 2 x13 13 16 x 5 13 16 Weight 17 3kg 38lbs 20z Control Interface Number of Keys 88 Keyboard Type Graded Hammer GH Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops Touch Response Soft Medium Hard Fixed Display 7 Segment LED Panel Language English Piano Sound Pure CF Sound Engine Piano Tone Sustain Samples Yes Voices Tone Generation Key off Samples Yes Generation Effects String Resonance Yes Number of Polyphony Max 256 Number of Voices 24 Type Reverb 4 types Effect 4 types Effects Dual Yes Functions Split Yes Functions EQ Equalizer 3 bands SOUND BOOST 3 types Rhythms Number of Preset Rhythms 10 Number of Songs 10 Recording Number of Tracks 2 Data Capacity max approx 1 5 MB approx 550KB Song Songs MIDI Playback Data Capacity max approx 550KB Song Preset Number of Songs 24 Voice Demo Songs 50 Piano Preset Songs R rdin Data Format ecording SMF Format 0 Playback SMF Format 0 Format 1 Songs Audio Length of Recording Playback max 80 minutes Song Data Format wav 44 1 kHz sample rate 16 bit resolution stereo Metronome Yes Tempo Range 5 500 O
23. EFFECT and SOUND BOOST buttons together EFFECT SQUID Note that the following will continue to operate nor mally when the control panel is locked Standby On switch MASTER VOLUME slider e EQ sliders e SUSTAIN PEDAL jack Pedal unit Performing When playing live try to relax and listen to your mon itor speaker in order to perform at your best P 255 Owner s Manual 37 Performing Live Singing and playing on your own The following description covers performances where the sound of the digital piano is output via a key board amplifier 2 and performances where your voice is amplified using a microphone 4 and a PA set Oe an amplifier and speakers Required equipment and connections 0 Keyboard i e your digital piano 2 Keyboard amplifier Two standard mono audio cables Only one required for mono output Vocal microphone PA set for vocals amplifier speakers Keyboard stand etc if required Vocal microphone Amplifier for vocals 6 Speaker for vocals gt Speaker for SS vocals Shape of plugs on standard mono audio cable 3 a One line e f your keyboard amplifier features multiple inputs you may be able to connect both the vocal microphone and digital piano to it For details please refer to the owner s manual that came with it NOTICE Please read the following before setting up Ensure that the digital piano th
24. If more than Seconds ten minutes has been recorded the tens digit is not shown e When recording audio sound input via the AUX IN jack will also be recorded To stop recording press either the PLAY STOP button or the REC button When you have stopped recording dashes will scroll across the display to indicate that the recorded data is being saved When the data has been saved the message Ena will be shown followed by the song number In addition the instrument will automatically leave Record mode NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes are scrolling across the display Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data page 21 including Import Songs being deleted e The message TOL will be shown if the memory becomes completely filled during recording The instrument will automatically stop recording at this time Your performance up to that point will be recorded and retained Press the PLAY STOP button to play back your recorded performance SN To stop playback press the PLAY STOP button once again Recording individual parts MIDI songs When recording in MIDI you can record the left hand and right hand parts separately as described below Set up the digital piano for recording For details refer to Steps 1 and 3 of the section Simple recording of all parts MIDI or Audio songs page
25. ON and OFF e Default setting ON Data retained Transpose setting page 16 e Tuning F 1 e Tuning system and base note F Z and Fcc COU FO Miscellaneous backup Available settings ON and OFF Default setting ON Data retained e Pedal and special sound settings EG and F 5 3 to F 5 8 e Rhythm playback volume bd Audio song playback volume F 5 3 e MIDI song playback volume F 5 4 e Fixed AUX OUT volume F 6 1 e MIDI song playback channels F 7 3 eee FAS Character code If your digital piano cannot load an Import Song there may be an issue with the character code used for the name of the corresponding file This parameter can be used to change the character code in such a case Available settings Int International and JA Japanese e Default setting Int D ww LO 1 UD wiel LD i Save Load As described below your digital piano s settings in addition to those songs recorded and or stored on it i e from User MIDI can be saved on a USB flash drive as a single file with a bup file extension Naturally you can also read each of these files back into the digital piano from a USB flash drive in order to restore its settings and songs Plug in a USB flash drive 2 With the FUNCTION button held down use the NO and YES buttons to select the required function FAB Save backup data FAT se Load backup data clove 3 The message HLF
26. Owner s Manual 47 Customizing with Function Parameters Restoring factory settings To restore your digital piano to its factory settings turn it on while holding down the rightmost key on the keyboard C7 It should be noted that this operation will cause all backup data stored in the instrument s internal memory including individual backup on off settings made using Function parameters to be over written User Songs and Import Songs stored within internal memory will be retained C7 ex 2 NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano while the mes sage L r is shown on the display Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data page 21 including Import Songs being deleted Default settings The term default settings as used in this manual refers to the settings from when you first turned on the digital piano that is the settings applied before shipment from the factory 48 P 255 Owner s Manual Display Messages Message Description The digital piano is being restored to its default settings that is the settings from when it was first turned on Rie NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano while the message ir is shown on the display Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data page 21 including Import Songs being deleted The digital piano has been connected to a computer
27. a specific frequency range The instrument s Piano Voices have been carefully designed to recreate the sounds of a real piano as faithfully as possible In certain frequency ranges therefore harmonics may appear accentuated or the pitch may not seem quite right however this does not indicate a problem The keyboard makes a mechanical noise when played Your digital piano s keyboard has been specially designed to simulate the feel of a real piano keyboard Even real pianos can make a mechanical noise when played and this does not indicate a problem The USB flash drive plugged into the digital piano freezes and or stops working If a message has been shown on the display refer to the section Display Mes sages page 49 for more information If no message has been shown the USB flash drive may be broken 50 P 255 Owner s Manual Touch Voice name pan sensitivity Display Stereo sampling Voice List Key off sampling Sustain sampling String resonance Description Grand Piano LPI e PIANO This sound was sampled from a concert grand piano It uses different samples depending on the strength of your playing and produces smoother tonal changes Even the tonal changes produced by the damper pedal and the subtle sounds of releasing a key are reproduced The sympathetic vibration string resonance that occurs among the strings of an acoustic piano has also been simulated Suitabl
28. at the time of printing However Yamaha reserves the right to change or mod ify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head phones or speaker s may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist IMPORTANT The louder the sound the shorter the time period before damage occurs Some Yamaha products may have benches and or accessory mount ing fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures where applicable are well secured BEFORE using Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only No other uses are recommended NOTICE Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works when the unit is operating as designed are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty and are therefore the owners responsibility Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environ ment
29. be saved in that folder Select the correct song category using the SELECT button You can cycle through the available categories Aud 509 Ubr and Pr E with each press of the button however fug and 579 are shown only when a USB flash drive has been plugged into the instrument If you wish to play an Import Song UD 1 to 999 be sure to choose the corre sponding category e f the USB flash drive plugged into the instrument contains a large number of folders a certain amount of time may be required to shown display con tent for song selection 2 Use the NO and YES buttons to select a song number nd random or ALL If necessary press the NO and YES buttons together to show Import Songs U to 999 P 255 Owner s Manual 21 Playing Songs Import Songs are shown only when the USB flash drive contains data of the selected category Song number Used to select one specific song to play For details see the table on page 21 sc nc random Used when you want to play all songs of the selected cate gory continuously and in ran dom order mas Used when you want to play all songs of the selected cate gory continuously and in sequence e f the selected song contains data the RIGHT and or LEFT button will light up 3 Press the PLAY STOP button to start playback When playback has started the display will show the current measure number
30. connect your digital piano to powered speakers and the like in order to play at higher volumes SUSTAIN PEDAL jack ucccacnnnnnnsensss Page 11 Use this jack to connect the foot switch that came with your digital piano or an optional foot switch or pedal sold separately IN and OUT MIDI terminals een Page 35 Use these terminals to connect the instrument to other devices in order to exchange data via MIDI USB rOHOSTltierminal en Pages 34 35 Use this terminal to connect the instrument to an iPhone iPad or computer PEDAL UNIT terminal ou Page 12 Use this terminal to connect an optional pedal unit sold separately Deflteleft UE Page 10 Use this jack to connect the power adaptor that came with your digital piano P 255 Owner s Manual 9 H setting Up Turning on the instrument Plug the appliance end of the AC power cord into the bundled power adaptor as shown in the figure Lea 2 Plug the power adaptor s DC cable into the DC IN jack on the rear panel DC IN jack AC wall socket lols 16V 3 The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on locale 3 Plug the power adaptor s AC power cord into a domestic use AC wall socket WARNING Be sure to use only the correct power adaptor page 53 Other adaptors may damage the instrument cause it to overheat or create a fire hazard Ab WARNING e Be sure to use a power supply at the correc
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32. length Simple recording of all parts MIDI SELECT or Audio songs E If necessary plug a USB flash drive into the USB TO DEVICE terminal Songs in MIDI format can be recorded either on the instrument itself or on a USB flash drive For recording an audio song on a USB flash drive Audio songs must be recorded on a USB flash drive Be sure to read the section Working with e Recording is not possible during song playback page 21 or file opera USB flash drives page 30 before recording on a tions page 30 USB flash drive 3 Select a song number for the recording 2 Select the recording method using the NO and YES buttons e To record in MIDI format HGG to UGS MIDI format User Songs stored Press the SELECT button as many times as nec on the instrument itself essary to show LSe if you wish to record on the 5 04 to 5 99 MIDI format User Songs stored instrument itself or 54 to record on a USB on a USB flash drive flash drive A00 to AS Audio format User Songs mm stored on a USB flash drive ERA NN If you activate Record mode without selecting a song number your performance will be recorded to the currently selected song If however the cur IIZ gt C _ 0 rent song is an audio format Import Song an f LI Ji Aft type song number will be selected alternatively For recording a MIDI song For recording a MIDI song an 5 type song number will be selected in the case
33. names of the individual demo songs Voice Demo Song list Voice Displa Voice Title Com button Play Name poser ro Ballad Intermezzo 6 St cke J PIANO OFS Grand op 118 2 Brahms 3 SE Herr Christ der ein ge J S ore Sech Gottes Sohn BWV 601 Bach ORGAN Pipe J S ar Organ Triosonate Nr 6 BWV 530 _ Tutti Bach _ Harpsi Concerto a cembalo JS CLI ote g obbligato 2 violini viola e Ss continuo No 7 1058 CLV inuo No 7 BWV VIB i nia Gei Gigue Franz sische y S Se 844 Suiten Nr 5 BWV 816 Bach e The demonstration Songs listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions All other Songs are Yamaha originals 2013 Yamaha Corporation Press the DEMO button to start play back The Grand Piano demo song will start to play and all demo songs will continue to play in sequence until you stop playback If necessary you can press a Voice button during playback to skip to the corresponding demo song 2 Press the PLAY STOP button or the DEMO button to stop playback e Demo songs cannot be played during recording page 25 or file opera tions page 30 The digital piano does not transmit MIDI data when demo songs are play ing In addition MIDI data will not be received at this time The tempo of demo songs cannot be changed in addition the Part Cancel function page 23 and the A B Repeat function page 23 cannot be used
34. nearly full Delete any unnecessary files page 33 to free T up some memory before starting to record The digital piano s internal memory was formatted because it was turned off while performing an operation The Er instrument s settings and any songs recorded or saved on it have been lost LL NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano while the message F L is shown on the display For The USB flash drive is about to be formatted The operation could not be completed because the digital piano s internal memory or the USB flash drive is nearly Zin F UL full If this message is shown while recording your performance data may not be correctly saved ny This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to proceed n 4 This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to overwrite or delete data or to format a USB flash drive pa The selected song is protected or read only therefore its data cannot be deleted or overwritten If you need to modify a read only file use a computer to remove the read only restriction EE The connected USB flash drive has not been correctly formatted Ensure that the flash drive contains no irreplaceable be data and then format it page 33 oe Connection with the USB flash drive was terminated due to abnormal electric current Unplug the USB flash drive LIL from the USB TO DEVICE terminal and then turn the digital piano off and back on Commu
35. or sound input via the AUX IN jack P 255 Owner s Manual 17 Selecting amp Playing Voices Boosting the overall sound Using your instrument s Sound Boost function when playing along with other instruments you can raise its volume and enhance the presence of your perfor mance without making it any less expressive This function is particularly useful when you want not only notes played very loud but also those played softly to be clearly audible The SOUND BOOST button can be used to toggle this function on and off The button will light up when the sound is being boosted SOUND BOOST Setting the Sound Boost type You can change the type of Sound Boost applied to the instrument s sound using the NO and YES buttons with the SOUND BOOST button held down To restore the default setting press the NO and YES buttons together with the SOUND BOOST button held down Available settings 1 minimum boost to 3 maximum boost Default setting 2 Sound Boost type list Display Type Description Producing smooth dynamics this type is ideal i for solo performances of uplifting songs and the like This type produces a smoother clearer sound than Type 1 making it the perfect choice when singing and playing at the same time In addition to a brighter more powerful sound 4 than Type 2 this type also has a clearer attack As such it is an excellent choice when for example perf
36. patterns from jazz popular music and the like the digital piano s rhythm tracks are sure to include what you are looking for Live Music Toolbox for performing on stage Collectively known as the Live Music Toolbox the P 255 features a number of functions that come in handy when performing on stage For example you can use Sound Boost to make the instrument sound louder and enhance its presence page 18 and the Panel Lock function deacti vates buttons on the control panel so you won t have to worry about pressing them by mistake while playing page 18 Meanwhile you can also turn off the built in speakers when alternatives are provided on stage page 44 With these tools at your disposal it is easier to set up your digital piano on stage and performing becomes much more enjoyable Operate the instrument using P 255 Controller on your iPad iPhone or iPod With the specially developed app P 255 Controller running on your iPad iPhone or iPod you can remotely control your digital piano for even more convenience and flexibility By presenting vari ous parameters on screen this app allows you to make settings in a visual more intuitive manner More details can be found on the following web site http www yamaha com kbdapps P 255 Owner s Manual 7 Panel Controls amp Functions pia n mmm em en m aso DORT LITTLE OTIS PHONES MASTER VOLUME
37. piano can replicate the following seven different systems Equal temperament The range of pitches in each octave is divided equally into twelve parts with each half step evenly spaced in pitch Today this is by far the most popular tuning system for pianos Pure Major and Pure Minor These two tuning systems preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale especially for triadic chords comprising the root third and fifth These characteristics can still be heard today in vocal harmonies such as choirs and a cappella sing ing Pythagorean This tuning system was devised by the famous Greek philoso pher Pythagoras and is created from a series of perfect fifths which are collapsed into a single octave The thirds in this tun ing are not so smooth but the fourths and fifths are beautiful and suitable for some leads Meantone This tuning system was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale by making the major third interval smoother It was especially popular from the latter part of the 16th century to the end of the 18th century with Handel being one of its most notable users P 255 Owner s Manual 41 Customizing with Function Parameters Werckmeister Kirnberger The Werckmeister and Kirnberger tuning systems improve the Meantone and Pythagorean tuning systems by combining them in different ways Both are uniquely characterized by the way in which modulation can change the nuances of musical composi ti
38. sound in response to playing of the keyboard Normally you would have the tone generator respond to signals from the keyboard and Local Control is said to be turned on in such a case If you turn Local Control off the instrument s tone generator will be essentially disconnected from the keyboard In this condition no sound will be produced in response to playing of the keyboard and no MIDI perfor mance data will be sent However the internal tone genera tor will respond to MIDI data received from another MIDI device Available settings ON and OFF e Default setting ON P 255 Owner s Manual 45 Customizing with Function Parameters F 715 Program change on off status MIDI Program Change messages can be sent from one MIDI device to another in order to change its Voice In other words your digital piano could use a Program Change message to change the voice being used on a con nected device When a new Voice is selected using the con trol panel the corresponding Program Change Number would be sent Meanwhile upon the receipt of a Program Change message from a connected MIDI device your digi tal piano can change the Voice being used to play the received MIDI data but not the Voice played via the key board This parameter should therefore be set to ON if you wish to send and receive MIDI Program Change mes sages thereby linking Voices on the digital piano with those on connected devices If however you do not wa
39. that all devices are turned off first In addition be sure to set all volume levels to minimum 0 before turning devices on or off Failure to observe these precautions can lead to electric shock hearing damage or equip ment damage NOTICE e In order to avoid damaging an audio device when you want to listen to it using the digital piano s built in speakers be sure to turn on the audio device first followed by the digital piano In addition remember to always turn off the digital piano before the audio device Refer to the section Panel Controls amp Functions page 8 for details of connector locations Connecting audio equipment AUX IN jack Listen to a portable music player using the digital piano s speakers By connecting the headphones jack of an audio device such as a portable music player to the digital piano s AUX IN jack using a stereo audio cable as shown below you can route audio from that device to the built in speakers Portable music player Digital piano t Headphones jack t Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug Stereo audio cable Signal flow L L R and R AUX OUT jacks Listening to the digital piano using external speakers If you need to raise the volume of the digital piano beyond the limit of the built in speakers you can con nect it to powered speakers using the L L R and R AUX OUT jacks The volume of the sound output via these jacks can be adjusted usi
40. the procedures to be followed If this is not successful contact YAMAHA at the address telephone number or website shown below YAMAHA may request that you send the defective product to a local authorized YAMAHA Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to YAMAHA for repair If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer has been authorized by YAMAHA please contact YAMAHAs Service Department at the number shown below or check Yamaha s website at www usa yamaha com Product s shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the problem s requiring service together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase document describing the product as evidence of warranty coverage Should any product submitted for warranty service be found ineligible therefore an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if requested by you and upon receipt of payment or acceptable arrangement for payment Limitation of Implied Warranties and Exclusion of Damages ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE O
41. turn on Airplane Mode and then turn on Wi Fi NOTICE e Be sure to place your iPad or iPhone on a stable surface to prevent it from falling over and being damaged P 255 Owner s Manual 35 i Performing Live Your digital piano features a number of convenient functions for use when setting it up on stage in order to per form live In order to provide a practical description of the connections and settings required in this type of situa tion we will focus on the following two typical modes of use e Performing on stage as part of a band Singing and playing on your own Performing on stage as part of a band The following description covers performances together with other musicians on stage at a live music club performing arts venue or the like Stage setup and signal flow The sound from your digital piano will be sent to a PA mixer in order that its volume can be balanced with that of the other instruments From there the mixed sound is amplified and sent to the front of house speakers so that the audience can hear it Monitor speakers will be placed on the floor in front of the musicians so that they can more clearly hear their own sound and that of the other instruments Foot switch or pedal Monitor speaker Front of house speaker Front of house speaker NOTICE Please read the following before setting up Ensure that the instrument is turned off before making any connections In addition
42. volume II This parameter can be used to balance the volumes of the sound produced by the keyboard and a MIDI song that you are playing along with Available settings 1 to 20 e Default setting 20 Shortcut You can jump directly to Function parameter F 6 4 by pressing the FUNCTION button while a MIDI song is playing The vol ume of the song can then be set using the NO and YES buttons F5 5 Speaker on off status Using this parameter you can specify whether the digital piano s built in speakers should also produce sound when external speakers are connected page 34 e Available settings ON As long as headphones are not connected the speakers will continue to produce sound OFF The speakers will produce no sound e Default setting ON FAG AUX OUT volume control This parameter can be used to specify how the volume of audio output via the AUX OUT jack is controlled When set to 1 Variable you will be able to adjust the volume using the MASTER VOLUME slider when set to 2 Fixed the slider will have no effect and the volume will be fixed at the level set by Function parameter F 6 7 e Available settings 1 Variable and 2 Fixed e Default setting 1 e When this parameter is set to 2 Fixed the headphones volume will also be fixed at the level set by Function parameter F 6 7 F6 i Fixed AUX OUT volume Using this parameter you can set the volume to be used when Funct
43. wish to cancel the Delete operation at this time press the NO button NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes are scrolling across the display Using USB Flash Drives Formatting a USB flash drive As described below a USB flash drive can be format ted using the corresponding Function parameter NOTICE When a USB flash drive is formatted all of its content will be deleted Before formatting therefore ensure that the USB flash drive contains no irreplaceable data Plug in the USB flash drive 2 Press the FUNCTION button as many times as necessary to select Function coo parameter r O 7 3 Press the YES button to format the USB flash drive The message o 4 no yes will be shown to confirm whether you wish to continue If so press the YES button once again The message will be shown while saving When the data has been saved the message Ent will be shown The display will then return to the original screen If you wish to cancel the Format operation press the NO button while Far or n 4 is being shown NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes are scrolling across the display P 255 Owner s Manual 33 Connecting Other Equipment Ab CAUTION When connecting other equipment to your digital piano ensure
44. you could send this data before recording a per formance on the sequencer or device thereby saving the digital piano s current settings at the beginning of the recording In addition you could also send this data to the tone generator of another instrument in order to configure it in the same way as the digital piano s 1 Set the control panel as required 2 Connect the sequencer and configure it to receive and record the initial setup data 46 P 255 Owner s Manual 3 Use the FUNCTION button to select Function a parameter f 77 A Press the YES button to send the data lT WE The message no will be shown when the data has been sent Initial setup data contains the following settings Voice s Reverb type and depth Effect type and depth Split point Tuning system F Dual balance F 3 Relative Voice detune F 3 7 Dual balance F 42 Certain pedal and special sound settings F 5 7 to F 5 6 FE Backup and other settings Using your digital piano s Backup function you can save Voice selections reverb type and many other settings to ensure that they are retained when you turn off the instru ment If turned on this function will restore your previous settings automatically when you turn on your digital piano Tf turned off however the settings stored in the instru ment s internal memory will be lost accordingly the corre sponding defaults page 48 will be restor
45. 3 Each combination of 42 Dual mode settings Voice 2 octave shift F 3 4 KE SCH SS 42 Voice 1 effect depth FAS 42 Voice 2 effect depth F 36 42 Reset Fil 42 Split point Ful F 2 43 Split balance F 42 43 Right Voice octave shift iP hs Each grad tober Gi 43 Left Voice octave shift feis Voices has its own F8 1 43 Split mode settings default Right Voice effect depth SES 43 Left Voice effect depth F 46 43 Damper pedal range FELT 1 R 43 Reset Fug 43 Pedal PLAY STOP function FS OFF F8 4 43 Damper pedal resonance depth F SC Voice specific defaults F8 1 43 Soft pedal effect depth 53 5 43 Pedal and special String resonance depth ESA 5 44 sound settings Sustain sample depth F55 5 Ega 44 Key off sample volume EG 5 44 Intro on off status PS ON 44 Ending on off status F 58 ON 44 Metronome volume Fol 15 F8 1 44 Rhythm playback volume ac 16 44 Audio song playback volume F 6 3 16 F8 4 44 MIDI song playback volume Fu 20 44 Volume settings Speaker on off status PGS ON 44 AUX OUT volume control F 66 1 Variable 44 Fixed AUX OUT volume FBT 15 F8 4 44 Touch sensitivity FEB 2 de 45 Fixed touch sensitivity volume Foo 64 45 MIDI send channel il 1 45 MIDI receive channel F 72 ALL B 45 MIDI song playback channels F 7 3 ALL F8 4 45 MIDI function settings Local control on off status F 74 ON F8 2 45 Program change on off status F 75 ON F8 2 46 Control change on off status F 76 ON F8 2 46 Send initial setup Fil 46 Voice configura
46. C3 Foot Pedal or an FC5 Foot Switch sold separately The FC3 supports half damper playing gt SUSTAIN PEDAL FC4 Half damper playing Your digital piano can adjust the length of sustain in response to how much the pedal is operated In spe cific terms the more the pedal is operated the longer the notes sustain If for example too much sustain is applied when you operate the pedal reduce the level and make the sound clearer by allowing the pedal to return slightly e Do not turn on the instrument with a foot switch or pedal operated Failure to observe this precaution can cause the on and off positions of the switch or pedal to be reversed e Be sure to turn off the digital piano before connecting or disconnecting a foot switch or pedal P 255 Owner s Manual 11 Setting Up Using an optional pedal unit An LP 255 Pedal Unit sold separately can be con nected if you wish to play the digital piano using a full set of three pedals In such a case please set up the instrument and pedal unit on an L 255 Keyboard Stand sold separately PEDAL UNIT sold separately LP 255 sold separately e Be sure to turn off the digital piano before connecting or disconnecting a pedal unit Damper pedal Located at the right of the pedal unit the damper pedal allows notes played while it is operated to sus tain for longer than normal after you release the corre sponding keys This pedal support
47. F F 5 Damper pedal resonance depth Using this parameter you can adjust the depth of the reso nance effect applied to certain Voices specifically Grand Piano Live Grand Ballad Grand and Bright Grand when the damper pedal is operated Available settings O to 10 e Default setting Differs for each Voice F 5 3 Soft pedal effect depth If you have connected a pedal unit see page 12 the soft pedal will slightly lower the volume and soften the timbre of notes played while it is being operated and using this parameter you can adjust the depth of that effect Sold separately e Available settings 1 to 10 e Default setting 5 P 255 Owner s Manual 43 Customizing with Function Parameters 5 4 String resonance depth r This parameter can be used to adjust the depth of the string resonance effect applied to certain Voices specifically Grand Piano Ballad Grand and Bright Grand e Available settings O to 10 Default setting 5 5 5 Damper pedal sustain sample depth Using this parameter you can adjust the depth of sustain samples applied to certain Voices specifically Grand Piano Ballad Grand and Bright Grand when the damper pedal is operated e Available settings 0 to 10 Default setting 5 5 4 Key off sample volume This parameter can be used to adjust the volume of the key off sound i e a subtle sound produced when the keys are released for certain Voices specifically G
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49. Flash Drives Checking the write protected status Before you use a USB flash drive you should ensure that it is not write protected Your digital piano will not be able to access data on a write protected USB flash drive e File operations cannot be performed during the following e Song playback page 21 e Recording page 25 e Your digital piano can recognize and play a maximum of 999 Import Song files on a USB flash drive P 255 Owner s Manual 31 Using USB Flash Drives Copying a User Song recorded on the instrument to a USB flash drive Using the following procedure you can copy MIDI format User Songs page 25 recorded on the digital piano to a USB flash drive User Songs copied in this way are stored in SMF format in the USB flash drive s USER FILES folder In addition these songs will be automatically named USERSONGxx mid xx being a sequential number Plug in the USB flash drive 2 Select the User Song you wish to copy Refer to page 21 for details 3 Press the REC button with the FUNC TION button held down FUNCTION REC jg BS After the message E F 4 has been shown on the display the lowest available User Song number e g 5 0 4 at the copy destination will be shown Following this the message o no yes will be shown Song numbers COU C On _ LI Loot ao gt n 7 Example for S 00 To cancel this operation press the
50. MIDI please refer to the MIDI Basics pdf manual page 6 The MIDI settings described below affect not only the exchange of MIDI data via the MIDI ter minals but also via the USB TO HOST terminal ews l 1 i MIDI send channel In order for two MIDI devices to exchange data with one another the MIDI send channel 1 to 16 on the sending device must match the MIDI receive channel on the receiv ing device Using Function parameter F 7 you can set the MIDI channel on which the digital piano will send the data you produce by playing the keyboard e Available settings 1 to 16 and OFF no data sent e Default setting 1 Voice 2 from Dual mode and the left Voice from Split mode will send data on the next channel after the one set using this parameter Voice 1 and the right channel use the channel set here No data is sent by any Voices when OFF is selected Customizing with Function Parameters Song data Your digital piano does not normally send data contained in songs via the OUT MIDI terminal However if you have selected 1 amp 2 as the MIDI song playback channels using Func tion parameter F 73 and play a non protected MIDI song data from channels 3 through 16 will be sent F ie MIDI receive channel In order for two MIDI devices to exchange data with one another the MIDI send channel 1 to 16 on the sending device must match the MIDI receive channel on the receiv ing device Using Function
51. MIDI recording A MIDI recording is made up of the following types of data Those data types marked with an asterisk can be changed at any later time Data recorded for each part Notes played Voice Pedal operations damper soft and sostenuto e Reverb depth e Effect depth Dual mode Voice Dual mode volume balance Dual mode detune Dual mode octave shift Split mode Voice Split mode volume balance e Split mode octave shift e Rhythm right part only Data recorded for the song Tempo e Time signature e Reverb type or OFF setting Effect type or OFF setting Tuning system Damper pedal resonance depth e Soft pedal effect depth e String resonance depth e Sustain sample depth Key off sample volume Select the User Song whose settings you wish to change For details refer to Steps 1 and 2 of the section Simple recording of all parts MIDI or Audio songs page 25 2 Change the Voice s rhythm and or other settings as required For example if you wish to change the Voice from Jazz Organ 1 as selected when recording to Jazz Organ 2 use the ORGAN button to select A E ore e f you wish to change the tempo reverb or effect please do so in Step 3 Recording Keyboard Performances 3 Activate Record mode and select the part whose settings you have changed Press the REC button followed by the RIGHT or LEFT button If you have changed
52. MPO button cc ccc Pages 19 20 22 Use this button to adjust the instrument s tempo METRONOME button enn Page 19 Use this button to turn the metronome on and off RHYTHM button ccciccocoiiniinins Page 20 Use this button to turn rhythm tracks on and off Display ccccccccssscsssessesessssessssessssessssessescesees Page 10 The display shows the current tempo when the digital piano is turned on Following this it shows useful infor mation relevant to the operation you are performing at the time NOTICE e Dashes will scroll across the display while the instrument is accessing data Do not turn off the instru ment at this time Failure to observe this precaution may cause the data to be corrupted FUNCTION button cccccccccc Page 40 Use this button to access other highly convenient func tions NO and YES buttons Use these buttons when setting values and selecting songs or other display items Certain settings such as Transpose and Tempo can be reset to their default val ues by pressing both buttons simultaneously Voice buttonS EE Page 13 Use these buttons to select various Voices Panel Controls amp Functions 16V gt VOICE FUNCTION NO YES PIANO E PIANO ORGAN CLV VIB OTHERS SPLIT G EE CE CE E39 ee C E53 SPLIT button Een Page 14 Use this button to assign differ
53. P 255 Digital Piano We recommend that you read this Owner s Manual carefully in order to get the most out of the instrument s advanced functionality In addition please keep this manual in a safe place so that you can refer back to it whenever needed P 255 Manuals The following manuals have been prepared for your digital piano Hardcopy format Digital format pdf fe Owner s Manual this booklet iPhone iPad Connection Manual This manual describes how to use the P This manual describes how to connect 255 your digital piano to smart devices such as an iPad or iPhone E Computer related Operations This manual describes how to connect your digital piano and a computer MIDI Reference A This manual contains the instrument s MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implemen tation Chart des MIDI Basics A This manual provides a description of the basic features of MIDI The digital format manuals listed above can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads web page To do so go to the Downloads page using the URL provided below enter P 255 into the Model Name field and then click Search Yamaha Downloads http download yamaha com Included Accessories U Owner s Manual this book Q Online Member Product Registration O AC Power Adaptor Q Footswitch LI Music Rest 1 You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet in order to fill out the User Registration form 2 May not be in
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55. UNCH ON geed tei five seid 40 Function parameters 40 54 P 255 Owner s Manual Index Half damper eieeeeeeeeeeerrerreeserse 11 Hardcopy format 6 Headphones ooococccccncncnoncnonanancc nncnnno 11 Import Songs coccocccncnconcnanonnninnnnncnnos 21 Included Accessories 6 Intro on off cooooocccncnncoonnncconnonnnnononos 44 iPhone iPad 35 iPhone iPad Connection Manual 6 L Live Music Toolbox 7 Managing files USB flash drives 31 Metronome renee 19 Metronome volume 44 MIDI function settings 45 MIDI recording s 25 MIDD S008 ido ceda 21 MIDI song playback volume 44 Music TSC viii nte 11 P P 255 Controller 7 35 PA Miket DE ien 36 Panel LOCK ici 18 37 Part Playback s es 23 Part Recording eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 27 Part button lighting 26 E 11 43 Pedal sold separately 12 Pedal Unite iior 3220603258068868 7 12 Performing Live 36 Pite ege titi entro deed 16 NS A sa ais ENEE 10 Eegeregie ech reese ier 21 Recording sieca nirpis 25 Recording individual parts 27 UE TT 15 Reverb type oo cece eee eeeeeeeseeeeeees 15 A serana 22 Rhythm Zeus 7 20 Rhythm playback volume 44 Rhythm Track list oe 20
56. able parts Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way If it should appear to be malfunctioning discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel A CAUTION Water warning e Do not expose the instrument to rain use it near water or in damp or wet conditions place on it any containers such as vases bottles or glasses containing liguids which might spill into any openings If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel e Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands Fire warning Do not put burning items such as candles on the unit A burning item may fall over and cause a fire If you notice any abnormality e When one of the following problems occur immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged Itemits unusual smells or smoke Some object has been dropped into the instrument There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others or damage to the instrument or other property These pre
57. al and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC MM By disposing of these products correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal weee_eu_en_01 Information concernant la Collecte et le Traitement des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques Le symbole sur les produits l emballage et ou les documents joints signifie que les produits lectriques ou lectroniques usag s ne doivent pas tre m lang s avec les d chets domestiques habituels Pour un traitement u
58. ally friendly We sincerely believe that our products and the produc tion methods used to produce them meet these goals In keeping 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 bat tery is approximately five years When replacement becomes necessary contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement This product may also use household type batteries Some of these may be rechargeable Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged When installing batteries never mix old batteries with new ones and never mix different types of batteries Batteries MUST be installed cor rectly Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture Warning Do not attempt to disassemble or incinerate any battery Keep all batter ies away from children Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regu lated by the laws in your area Note Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information Disposal Notice Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end please observe all local state and federal regul
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60. and is being used with an application You will not be able to SS operate the instrument while this message is being shown The character code setting page 47 is not suitable for the name of the song file you have selected Try changing the character code The song cannot be selected because the data format is not supported by your digital piano or there is a problem with Si the data itself EU No USB flash drive can be found or there is a problem with the one currently connected Plug the USB flash drive out and back in and then repeat the operation you had been attempting If this message appears frequently in the absence of other problems the USB flash drive may be broken Backup data cannot be loaded no backup data is available or the backup data has been corrupted Ene The USB flash drive is write protected EDJ The USB flash drive is nearly full or the number of files and or folders is more than supported D Playback or recording of an audio song ended in failure If you are using a USB flash drive that has had data recorded Eua and deleted multiple times first ensure that it contains no irreplaceable data format the flash drive page 33 and then plug it out and back in EEE There is a problem with the digital piano Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor for assistance End The selected operation has been completed cL B The digital piano s internal memory or the USB flash drive is
61. ations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead batteries plastics etc If your dealer is unable to assist you please contact Yamaha directly NAME PLATE LOCATION The name plate is located on the bottom of the product The model num ber serial number power requirements etc are located on this plate You should record the model number serial number and the date of pur chase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a perma nent record of your purchase Model Serial No Purchase Date PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92 BP bottom 2 P 255 Owner s Manual Contents PRECAUTIONS coocccccnoccccncnnnnnncnnnnnnononacinnnononanicinnns 4 P 255 ManualS ccccconccccnnccncnnncnnnnnncnnnanancnonananananinnno 6 Included Accessories ooocccconcnccnnccccnnncncnonananananinnno 6 Main Features 7 Panel Controls amp Functions 8 Getting Ready Setting Up 10 Turning on the instrument nn 10 At Fer et geg ease breede ebe 10 Adjusting the volume oooconocccconcccnonancnnnanccnnrnnanannnnnns 11 Setting up the music rest 11 Using headphones AAA 11 Connecting pedals Sustain pedal 11 Using an optional pedal unt 12 Main Operations Selecting amp Playing Voices 13 Selecting Voices 13 Listening to the Voice demo songs 13 Layering two Voices with Dual mode 14 Dividing the keyboard with Split mode
62. ault settings for tempo and time signature Whenever you select one of these songs its tempo and time signature will be applied canceling any setting you have made on the instrument P 255 Owner s Manual 19 i Playing Rhythm Tracks Your digital piano s Rhythm function provides ten different rhythm tracks for you to play along with The follow ing describes how to use this function Turn on a rhythm track Press the RHYTHM button and verify that a rhythm track starts to play If intro playback has been turned on using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 the rhythm track s intro sec tion will be played first RHYTHM E l l 1181 N IE Li The beat indicator flashes in time as a rhythm track plays e A rhythm track cannot be played together with the metronome e The rhythm track volume can be set using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the rhythm track tempo using the NO and YES buttons with the TEMPO button held down Settings between 5 and 500 beats per minute BPM are supported To restore the default setting of 120 BPM press the NO and YES buttons together with the TEMPO button held down 2 Turn off the rhythm track You can stop a rhythm track by pressing the RHYTHM button once again If ending play back has been turned on using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 the rhythm track s ending sect
63. be switched by using the left pedal Pipe Organ Principal or 3 This is a typical pipe organ sound 8 feet 4 feet 2 feet Good for sacred music from the Baroque period Pipe Organ Tutti or 4 This is the organ s full coupler sound often associated with Bache Toccata and Fugue ma m Harpsichord 8 The definitive instrument for baroque music Since harpsi chord uses plucked strings there is no touch response There is however a characteristic additional sound when the keys are released Py rn Tu I Harpsichord 8 4 Mixes the same Voice an octave higher for a more brilliant tone CLV VIB Ca re Mu o Clavi This is the voice of a keyboard that produces sound by strik ing the strings with magnetic pickups This funky sound is popular in black contemporary music Because of its unigue structure the instrument produces a peculiar sound when you release the keys Ca f i o Vibraphone Vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets The tone becomes more metallic the harder you play e Strings Stereo sampled large scale strings ensemble with realistic reverb Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode Slow Strings o d O Spacious strings ensemble with a slow attack Try combin ing this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode Lu e Choir oo A big spacious choir Voice Perfect for creating rich
64. can jump directly to Function parameter F3 1 page 42 by pressing the FUNCTION button with the buttons for the two layered Voices held down 3 Leave Dual mode Press any Voice button to return to normal play mode 14 P 255 Owner s Manual Dividing the Keyboard with Split mode Using Split mode as described below you can divide the keyboard into left and right sides and assign differ ent Voices to each You could for example play a bass part with your left hand using the Wood Bass or Electric Bass Voice while playing a melody using a different Voice with your right hand Activate Split mode Press the SPLIT button and verify that it lights up SPLIT AS By default the Wood Bass Voice will be assigned to the left side of the keyboard at this time e Dual mode and Split mode cannot be activated at the same time 2 Set the split point The split point is the location at which the key board is divided To set this point press the corre sponding key with the SPLIT button held down Alternatively you can move the split point by pressing the NO and YES buttons with the SPLIT button held down To restore the split point to the default F 2 setting press the NO and YES buttons together with the SPLIT button held down F 2 default setting e The key that defines the split point is included in the left side of the keyboard e The split point can also be set using the corresponding Funct
65. cautions include but are not limited to the following Power supply AC power adaptor 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 When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet always hold the plug itself and not the cord Pulling by 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 or during electrical storms Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over Before moving the instrument remove all connected cables to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them When setting up the product make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible If some trouble or malfunction occurs immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet Even when the power switch is turned off electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level When you are not using the product for a long time make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet Use only the specified for the instrument When attaching the stand or rack use the provided screws only Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over e Before connecting the instrument to other electron
66. cluded depending on your particular area Please check with your Yamaha dealer 6 P 255 Owner s Manual Main Features Exquisite sound of a concert grand piano faithfully reproduced by the Pure CF Sound Engine In order to give the P 255 the best possible piano sound we started by selecting the one Yamaha concert grand piano with the highest quality tone and acoustic properties Expert tuners then pains takingly ensured that the selected piano was perfectly pitched and finally our Pure CF Sound Engine technology was employed to meticulously sample the full lifespan of every single note Graded Hammer keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops for an authentic feel Developed with the aim of reproducing the sensation of playing a real grand piano the Graded Hammer GH keyboard features naturally weighted keys with those in the low range feeling heavier than those in the high range As a result the keyboard feels perfectly balanced over its complete length What s more the synthetic ivory finish applied to the white keys has excellent moisture absorption characteristics meaning that you can play in comfort for as long as you want without fear of the keys becoming slippery Ten different rhythm tracks built in Playing the keyboard along with one of the ten basic rhythm tracks built into your P 255 is a great way to add spice to your performances and as such these automatic rhythms make playing more fun Featuring a range of different
67. e Press the METRONOME button and verify that You can stop the metronome by pressing the the metronome starts to play METRONOME button once again METRONOME B G I I AS IE Li The beat indicator flashes in time as the metronome plays e You can set the metronome volume using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the metronome tempo using the NO and YES buttons with the TEMPO button held down Settings between 5 and 500 beats per minute BPM are supported To restore the default setting of 120 BPM press the NO and YES buttons together with the TEMPO button held down Setting the time signature Whenever the METRONOME button is being held down the display will show the current time signature You can change this setting using the NO and YES buttons with the METRO NOME button held down Settings of between 0 and 15 are supported for example you can set 4 if you need a metronome with four beats per measure The first beat of each measure is accented with a bell type sound and clicks are used for the other beats When the time signature is set to 0 clicks are used for all beats To restore the default setting of 0 press the NO and YES buttons together with the METRO NOME button held down g I mm Time signature e lf a MIDI song page 21 has been selected Each MIDI song has its own def
68. e keyboard amplifier and all other devices are turned off before connecting or dis connecting cables Music equipment can be permanently damaged by plugging cables in and out with the power turned on e Connect your foot switch or pedal When plugged into the SUSTAIN PEDAL jack the bundled foot switch can be used to turn on and off sus tain See page 11 P 255 rear panel oe SUSTAIN PEDAL Bundled foot switch 38 P 255 Owner s Manual O Connect the instrument s output to the key board amplifier Keyboard amplifiers normally require sound to be input in mono For this reason you should connect the digital piano s L L R AUX OUT jack to the ampli fier s input using a standard mono audio cable sold separately The keyboard amplifier will mix your left and right signals and output them together in mono Keyboard amplifier P 255 rear panel O A KE Tt an Standard mono audio cable sold separately e f the PA mixer supports the input of stereo signals see the section Connect the instruments output to the PA mixer page 36 O Connect the vocal microphone If you wish to connect the vocal microphone to a vocal or keyboard amplifier please refer to the owner s manual that came with each Your equipment should now be fully connected Sound setup Before you start performing it is advisable to check the connections by playing and singing e Turn on y
69. e not only for classical compositions but also for piano pieces of any style Live Grand LPE Spacious and clear piano with bright reverb Good for popu lar music Ballad Grand GPJ Warm and soft piano sound Good for relaxing music Bright Grand LPH Bright piano sound Good for clear expression and cutting through other instruments in an ensemble m Oo o Stage E Piano The sound of an electric piano using hammer struck metal lic tines Soft tone when played lightly and an aggressive tone when played hard DX E Piano m o Tu e E PIANO An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis Extremely musical response with varying timbre according to keyboard dynamics Good for standard popular music m Kei Lu e Vintage E Piano A slightly different electric piano sound often heard in rock and popular music Synth Piano A synth generated type electronic piano sound often heard in popular music Used in the Dual mode it blends well with an acoustic piano Voice Jazz Organ 1 The sound of a tonewheel type electric organ Often heard in jazz and rock music The rotary speed of the ROTARY SP effect can be switched by using the left pedal Jazz Organ 2 ORGAN The sound of a tonewheel type electric organ without attacks Select the normal or variation Voice depending on the tunes The rotary speed of the ROTARY SP effect can
70. ed settings such as send channel receive channel and the type of data sent and received can be configured using the corre sponding Function parameters page 40 e Freely available from the Yamaha Downloads web page see page 6 MIDI Basics provides an introduction to the fundamentals of MIDI e The MIDI data sent and received by MIDI devices varies from model to model and connected MIDI devices can only exchange those types of MIDI data that they both support Refer to the MIDI Reference pdf manual for details of the MIDI data that your digital piano supports Connecting Other Equipment Connecting an iPad or iPhone With an iPad or iPhone connected to your digital piano you can use a wide range of apps to expand the functionality of your instrument in exciting new ways In order to make such a connection you will need a Yamaha i UX1 USB MIDI Interface or i MX1 MIDI interface For details on how to connect the devices refer to the iPhone iPad Connection Manual which is freely available from the Yamaha web site page 6 Apps Designed specifically for your digital piano P 255 Controller is a free app that makes your instrument more convenient to operate For more details of this and other supported appli cations refer to the following Yamaha web page http www yamaha com kbdapps e In order to eliminate the risk of noise from other communication when using your digital piano with an iPad or iPhone app be sure to
71. ed when you next turn it on That said performance data stored in the internal memory the character code setting and the on off status of the Backup function will always be automatically retained As described below the Backup function can be turned on or off individually for different types of settings i e Voice MIDI tuning and miscellaneous The corresponding Function parameter settings will also be retained NOTICE e It can take several seconds to save the instrument s set tings For this reason any setting changed immediately before the digital piano is turned off may not be retained FE Voice configuration backup Available settings ON and OFF Default setting OFF Data retained e Voice selection e On off status of Dual mode and the corresponding Voices Dual mode settings F 3 lt through 3 6 for each combination of Voices On off status of Split mode and the corresponding Voices Split mode settings F 4 through F 4 7 for each combination of Voices Reverb type and depth for each Voice Effect type and depth for each Voice Damper pedal resonance depth F 5 2 Metronome volume F a 1 Touch sensitivity settings including fixed volume F 5 4 and F 5 3 roc MIDI configuration backup Available settings ON and OFF e Default setting ON Data retained e MIDI function settings F 7 lt F 12 and F 7 4 to F 16 C Qd 5 3 Tuning configuration backup r e Available settings
72. ent Voices to the left hand and right hand sides of the keyboard REVERB and EFFECT buttons Pages 15 16 Use these buttons to apply reverb and other effects to the sound produced by the digital piano B SOUND BOOST button nccocncconncnonenennnennons Page 18 Use this button to make the instrument sound louder and enhance its presence in live performance situations EQ Equalizer sliders EE Page 17 Use the Low Mid and High sliders to adjust the tone of the sound produced by the instrument in the correspond ing frequency ranges PHONES jacks EEN Page 11 Use each of these audio jacks to connect a pair of stereo headphones USB TO DEVICE terminal ccc Page 30 Use this terminal to connect a USB flash drive to your digital piano You can then save your recorded songs on the flash drive and play back songs stored on it AUX IN jack EE Page 34 Stereo output from another instrument or audio device can be input via this jack and output from the digital piano s speakers together with its own sound In addition it can also be output via the PHONES jacks and the AUX OUT jacks PEDAL UNIT AUX IN L L R SUSTAIN IN OUT R USB TO HOST AUX OUT PEDAL LOW MID HIGH 2 REVERB EFFECT ceS L PANEL Lock L L R and R AUX OUT jacks Page 34 Use these jacks to
73. ess the PLAY STOP button with the FUNCTION button held down before starting playback e Looping to the end of a song If you wish to set the B point at the end of the song set the A point in the normal fashion and let the song play to the end The B point will then be automatically set at the end e Signaling return from B to A When playback reaches the B point with A B Repeat activated a click sound will be played before returning to the A point in order to help you stay in time P 255 Owner s Manual 23 Playing Songs Automatic start when you play any key Using your digital piano s Auto Start function you can have it start playback as soon as you play a key To activate this function press and hold the PLAY STOP button for at least one second The PLAY STOP button will begin to flash at the current tempo to indicate that the instrument is on standby for a key to be played If you wish to deactivate the Auto Start function again press and hold the PLAY STOP but ton for at least one second The current song will start automatically as soon as you play a key Starting and stopping using a pedal If you have connected a pedal unit see page 12 to your digital piano you can configure either the center or left pedal to operate in the same way as the control panel s PLAY STOP button using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 This can be very useful if you wish to start or stop playback without re
74. for MIDI songs or the elapsed time for audio songs Screen for MIDI songs gol el Current measure number Screen for audio songs nn 1 nn 3 Lidi 177 LINI C Elapsed time Minutes If the song Seconds has played for lon ger than ten min utes the tens digit is not shown e Songs can be played together with the metronome or a rhythm track In such a case the metronome or rhythm track will turn off when the song is stopped In the case of MIDI songs your digital piano will play the cur rently selected backing track not the one used when recording With audio songs meanwhile the currently selected backing track as well as the one recorded will be played together You can continue to play the keyboard and also change its Voice assignment s when songs are playing Unplayable songs If the lights in both the RIGHT and LEFT but tons go out when you select a song this indicates that the song in question contains no data and can not be played 22 P 255 Owner s Manual Setting the playback volume MIDI or Audio songs Press the FUNCTION button while a song is playing to show the current playback volume You can then change the volume using the NO and YES buttons Adjusting the tempo of MIDI songs You can adjust a MIDI song s playback tempo using the NO and YES buttons with the TEMPO button held down To restore the default tempo press the NO and
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76. hand and right hand parts When playing this type of song you can turn off either of these parts as described below to practice playing it yourself Practicing parts individually in this way makes it easier to master difficult pieces LEFT RIGHT mm Turn off the part you wish to practice When a song with left hand and right hand parts is selected both the LEFT and RIGHT buttons will light up To turn off one of these parts press the corresponding button and verify that its light goes out You can toggle each part on and off using the corresponding button 2 Start the song Press the PLAY STOP button to start playback Practice the part you just turned off using the other part as a guide 3 Stop playback A song will stop automatically after playing to the end and in such a case the playback position will be returned to the start of the song Press the PLAY STOP button 1f you want to stop the song before it reaches the end e The left and right hand parts can also be toggled on and off during play back e When another song is selected both the left hand and right hand parts will be automatically turned on Playing Songs A B Repeat MIDI songs Using your digital piano s A B Repeat function as described below you can loop playback in a specific region of a MIDI song This can be extremely useful when practicing difficult pieces In addition you can also turn off individual parts as described above when u
77. harmo nies in slow pieces OTHERS Slow Choir o H O A choir Voice with a slow attack Try combining this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode LN e Synth Pad o A warm mellow and spacious synth sound Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an ensemble Wood Bass ob e An upright bass played fingerstyle Ideal for jazz and Latin music Bass amp Cymbal o e Adds a cymbal Voice to the bass sound Ideal for walking bass lines in jazz tunes E Bass ob O Electric bass for a wide range of music styles jazz rock popular and more Key off sampling This feature reproduces the delicate noises produced when keys are released Sustain sampling This feature reproduces an authentic sustain sound when the damper pedal is pressed String resonance This feature simulates the string resonance of a real piano P 255 Owner s Manual 51 50 Piano Songs Preset Songs Song No Title Composer Pol Invention No 1 J S Bach Poe Invention No 8 J S Bach Pos Gavotte J S Bach D Prelude Wohltemperierte Klavier No 1 J S Bach POS Menuett G dur BWV Anh 114 J S Bach POE Le Coucou L C Daquin Pol Piano Sonate No 15 K 545 1st mov W A Mozart Poa Turkish March W A Mozart POS Menuett G dur W A Mozart P
78. his product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reason able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec tronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to elimi nate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please con tact Yamaha Corporatio
79. ic components turn off the power for all components Before turning the power on or off for all components set all volume levels to minimum e 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 Handling caution e Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument e Never insert or drop paper metallic or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard This could cause physical injury to you or others damage to the instrument or other property or operational failure e Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the instrument and do not use excessive force on the buttons switches or connectors e Do not use the instrument device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level since this can cause permanent hearing loss If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears consult a physician Yamaha cannot be held 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 Even when the gt Standby On switch is in standby status display is off electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level When you are not using the instrument for a long time make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC
80. ices Adding effects Using the digital piano s Effect function you can add a range of different audio effects to individual Voices Whenever you select a Voice the most suitable effect will be automatically set however you can freely set the effect type and depth Setting the effect type Whenever you press and release the EFFECT but ton the current effect type will be shown on the dis play You can then cycle through the different types by pressing the EFFECT button the required number of times EFFECT a Effect types Display Type Description This setting can be used to make the Voice eee CE i Chorus sound thicker and wider This setting adds a distinctive sweeping ceo EE Phaser effect to the sound This setting can be used to add a shudder 3 EEJ Tremolo ing volume effect EL 4 Rotary This setting produces the vibrato effect of a l speaker rotary speaker With this setting no effect is applied to the OFF Off Voice and the EFFECT button s light will go out Adjusting the effect depth You can change the setting by pressing the NO and YES buttons with the EFFECT button held down Available settings O no effect to 20 maximum reverb depth To restore the Voice to its default effect depth press the NO and YES buttons together with the EFFECT button held down 16 P 255 Owner s Manual Transposing The Trans
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82. ing tracks or effect sounds to your live performances See page 34 Extensive MIDI and computer support Your digital piano can be easily integrated with other MIDI instruments or a computer In this way you can output MIDI performance data as you play perform with voices only found on other devices and enhance your keyboard playing experience in many other ways See page 35 Support for smart device apps Using the specially developed app P 255 Controller you can set your instrument in a simpler more intuitive man ner See page 35 Here at Yamaha we are continually releasing exciting new apps for smart devices For details visit the following Yamaha web page http www yamaha com kbdapps P 255 Owner s Manual 39 Customizing with Function Parameters Using your digital piano s Function parameters you can tune the instrument adjust the metronome volume and make a wide range of other convenient settings Function parameters Function Backup parameter Function EE Default setting page 46 Page Tuning Pk 440 Hz F8 3 41 Tuning system set Tuning system Fei 1 Equal temperament ae 42 tings Base note Fee e 42 Dual balance Fil 42 Dual detune Fi 42 Voice 1 octave shift F3
83. ing Function parameter F Refer to page 41 for details Changing the touch sensitivity The degree to which the instrument reflects differ ences in the strength of your playing in the sound pro duced is referred to as touch sensitivity and this setting can be adjusted Changing the touch sensitiv ity has no effect on the weights of the keys Touch sensitivity is set using Function parameter co FAA Refer to page 45 for details Selecting amp Playing Voices Adjusting the tone Using your digital piano s Equalizer function you can adjust the tone of overall instrument by increasing or decreasing the gain in three different frequency bands The EQ section of the control panel contains a slider for each of these bands making it very easy to equal ize to your liking LOW MID HIGH LOW slider Used to adjust the tone in the Low frequency band e MID slider Used to adjust the tone in the Mid frequency band e HIGH slider Used to adjust the tone in the High frequency band When you move a slider up the volume of the corre sponding frequency band will be boosted and vice versa e Move the LOW slider up and down to adjust the sound s thickness and punch e Move the MID slider up and down if you wish to adjust the clarity of the sound Move the HIGH slider up and down to adjust the brightness and brilliance of the sound The Equalizer function has no effect on audio songs
84. ion parameter page 40 Whenever the SPLIT button is being held down the display will show the current split point Examples of split points as shown on display F AF Pelee Indicates a sharp Indicates a flat key key b 3 Select a Voice for the right side Use the corresponding Voice button to make your selection A Select a Voice for the left side Use the corresponding Voice button with the SPLIT button held down to make your selection Whenever the SPLIT button is being held down the Voice button corresponding to the left side s Voice will light up Play the keyboard and listen to the sounds pro duced When you activate Split mode the Voices octave settings and volume balance in addition to their reverb and effect types and depths will be auto matically optimized If necessary however you can change these settings using the corresponding Function parameters page 40 Furthermore these settings can be changed individually for the left and right Voices 5 Leave Split mode Press the SPLIT button once again and verify that its light goes out Selecting amp Playing Voices Adding reverb Using the digital piano s Reverb function you can add reverberation similar to that of a concert hall to indi vidual Voices Whenever you select a Voice the most suitable reverb will be automatically set however you can freely set the reverb type and depth Setting the reverb type Whene
85. ion parameter F 6 5 is set to 2 Fixed e Available settings 0 to 20 e Default setting 15 FH Touch sensitivity This parameter can be used to adjust the degree to which the digital piano reflects differences in the strength of your playing in the sound produced e Available settings 1 Soft Makes it possible to produce loud sounds when playing softly SR Medium Replicates the standard response of a piano Bie dias Hard Requires the keys to be played quite hard in order to produce loud sounds OFF Fixed All notes are produced at the same volume regardless of how hard or soft you play The fixed volume can be set using Function parameter F 6 9 e Default setting 2 e Changing the touch sensitivity has no effect on the weights of the keys e The touch sensitivity setting applies to all Voices However certain Voices do not respond to differences in playing strength and are not affected by this setting Refer to the Voice List page 51 for details 6 4 Fixed touch sensitivity volume Using this parameter you can set the volume to be used when Function parameter F 8 is set to OFF Fixed Available settings 1 minimum volume to 127 maximum volume Default setting 64 e The fixed touch sensitivity volume applies to all Voices F MIDI function settings The following parameters can be used to make MIDI related settings and to also send them to other devices For more information on
86. ion will be played first 20 P 255 Owner s Manual Selecting a rhythm track Whenever the RHYTHM button is being held down the display will show the number of the current rhythm track Refer to the Rhythm Track list for the corresponding names You can select rhythm tracks 1 to 10 using the NO and YES buttons with the RHYTHM button held down RHYTHM NO YES a T N To restore the default setting of 1 press the NO and YES buttons together with the RHYTHM button held down Rhythm Track list Number Track name i 8 Beat 1 d 8 Beat 2 3 16 Beat 1 H 16 Beat 2 5 Shake 5 12 8 7 Shuffle 8 Swing 5 Bossanova ig Jazz Waltz E Playing Songs Your digital piano can play built in Preset Songs User Songs that you have recorded and commercially available songs These songs can be in one of two different formats MIDI or audio MIDI and audio songs MIDI songs contain data created by recording the actions of playing and releasing keys in other words they do not con tain actual audio This data is similar to sheet music in that it indicates the keys that should be played as well as when and how hard they should be played in order to reproduce a specific piece of music Using this data your digital piano s tone generator can recreate the sound of the recorded performance MIDI songs are smaller than audio songs because they contain less data i
87. ipped for warranty service However YAMAHA will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the USA if the repairs are covered by the warranty This warranty does not cover a damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident negligence misuse abuse improper installation or operation or failure to follow instructions according to the Owner s Manual for this product any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier repair or attempted repair by anyone other than YAMAHA or an authorized YAMAHA Service Center b any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed c normal wear and any periodic maintenance d deterioration due to perspiration corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity e damages attributable to power line surge or related electrical abnormalities lightning damage or acts of God or f RFI EMI Interference noise caused by improper grounding or the improper use of either certified or uncertified equipment if applicable Any evidence of alteration erasing or forgery of proof of purchase documents will cause this warranty to be void This warranty covers only the Original Owner and is not transferable In Order to Obtain Warranty Service Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted Area Contact your local authorized YAMAHA dealer who will advise you of
88. ment e Volume when you are playing loudest such as during a key board solo Volume of each Voice to be used Roughly speaking the MASTER VOLUME slider should be set between 5 and 7 for playing accompani ment and to 8 or 9 when you need to play louder If set too high your sound may become distorted if too low any background noise will be more noticeable When the volume needs to be finely adjusted for dif ferent Voices or raised in order to play a solo you should do this yourself using the MASTER VOL UME slider Similarly you should use the EQ slid ers to keep the tone well balanced Balance the overall sound of the band After the volumes of the various instruments have been set the PA operator will have everyone play together in order to balance the overall sound of the band At this time you should listen to the nearest monitor speaker and ensure that you can hear every thing you need to in order to play well If for exam ple you cannot hear your own sound the singer or another instrument well enough ask the PA operator to raise the corresponding level in your monitor s mix This completes the setup process You should now be ready to play live e Lock the control panel to prevent mistakes Your digital piano s Panel Lock function allows you to temporarily disable control panel buttons to prevent them being operated unintentionally while perform ing To activate this function press the
89. moving your hands from the keyboard Sold separately 24 P 255 Owner s Manual H Recording Keyboard Performances Your digital piano features the following two different methods for recording your keyboard performances These methods can be used as described below depending on your requirements MIDI recording When you record a performance using MIDI it will be saved on the instrument or a USB flash drive as a MIDI song SMF format 0 This method allows you to record two parts separately meaning that you could for exam ple create a song by recording the left hand part and then recording the right hand part Alternatively you could combine the two parts of a duet to form a song What s more you can also re record one of the parts if necessary and even change Voices and tempo Up to ten MIDI recordings can be stored on the instrument itself Audio recording Performances recorded in audio format are saved on a USB flash drive in the form of an audio song This method does not support the recording of individual parts Audio recordings created using your digital piano are saved in 44 1 kHz 16 bit stereo wav format which is the same as standard CD quality audio For this reason you can easily move them to a portable music player for playback using a computer The total available duration of record ing depends on the size of the USB flash drive being used The instrument itself supports individual recordings of up to 80 minutes in
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91. n addition they also allow you to change the Voice used for playback and a number of other parameters In contrast audio songs contain actual recordings of the sound of a performance and they store audio data in much the same way as a cassette tape or digital voice recorder Audio songs can be played back on portable music players and many other types of device making it easy for you to let others hear what you have played Supported song types Song Category list Supported song data formats Standard MIDI File formats 0 and 1 Standard MIDI File SMF formats are the most commonly used MIDI formats for storing sequence data SMF format 0 is used for MIDI songs recorded using this instrument Waveform Audio File format Identified by a wav file extension Waveform Audio File For mat WAV is one of the most common formats used by computers to record audio data Your digital piano supports the playback and recording of 44 1 kHz 16 bit stereo wav files Playing a song If you wish to play a song saved on a USB flash drive read the section Working with USB flash drives page 30 plug your flash drive into the USB TO DEVICE ter minal and then follow the procedure described below Category apache Description Audio format User Songs Audio songs 40 to 155 recorded using the instru Aud stored on a ment itself page 25 USB flash Audio format Import Songs drive GG i to 999 either
92. n of America Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA class B COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE Responsible Party Yamaha Corporation of America Address 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park Calif 90620 Telephone 714 522 9011 Type of Equipment Digital Piano Model Name P 255 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected The model number serial number power requirements etc may be found on or near the name plate which is at the bottom of the unit You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft Model No Serial No bottom_en_01 This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA FCC DoC OBSERVERA Apparaten kopplas inte ur v xelstr msk llan n tet sa lan
93. ne r cup ration et un recyclage appropri s des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques veuillez les d poser aux points de collecte pr vus a cet effet conform ment a la r glementation nationale et aux Directives 2002 96 EC En vous d barrassant correctement des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques vous contribuerez a la sauvegarde de pr cieuses ressources et a la pr vention de potentiels effets n gatifs sur la sant humaine qui pourraient advenir lors d un traitement inappropri des d chets Pour plus d informations a propos de la collecte et du recyclage des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques veuillez contacter votre municipalit votre service de traitement des d chets ou le point de vente o vous avez achet les produits Pour les professionnels dans l Union Europ enne Si vous souhaitez vous d barrasser des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques veuillez contacter votre vendeur ou fournisseur pour plus d informations Information sur le traitement dans d autres pays en dehors de l Union Europ enne Ce symbole est seulement valable dans l Union Europ enne Si vous souhaitez vous d barrasser de d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques veuillez contacter les autorit s locales ou votre fournisseur et demander la m thode de traitement appropri e weee_eu_fr_01 Informaci n para Usuarios sobre Recolecci n y Dispo
94. ng After three seconds the display will return to the previous screen FUNCTION NN Customizing with Function Parameters Descriptions of Function parameters F 1 Tuning Using the Tuning setting you can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument This can be extremely useful when play ing your digital piano along with other instruments or recorded music e Audio song playback cannot be tuned Using the NO and YES buttons you can lower and raise the pitch of the A3 key in units of approximately 0 2 Hz The tuning value is shown as a two digit number with one decimal place in other words no value is shown for the hundreds column Example 440 2 Hz is shown as 2 2 e Available settings 414 8 0 to 466 8 Hz e Default setting 440 0 Hz Hertz Hertz Hz is the unit of audio pitch The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of its sound waves The Hertz unit expresses this frequency in terms of the number of oscillations per second E Your digital piano supports a range of different tuning sys tems While the Equal Temperament tuning system has now become standard for pianos a wide number of other sys tems were developed over the centuries before it was adopted and these systems invariably paved the way for the birth of new musical styles By selecting different tuning systems you can enjoy the unique harmonics of music from the corresponding periods In total your digital
95. ng the instrument s MASTER VOLUME slider If necessary you can turn off your digital piano s built in speakers when using external speakers Refer to page 44 for details e Using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 you can specify whether or not the volume of audio output via the AUX OUT jacks will be adjustable using the MASTER VOLUME slider e Select cables and plugs with the lowest resistance possible e You should never directly or indirectly connect the digital piano s AUX OUT jacks to the AUX IN jack For example if you have connected the AUX OUT jacks to powered speakers or the like you should never route sound from the speakers back to the digital piano s AUX IN jack e Use only the L L R AUX OUT jack if you wish to output the digital piano s sound in mono 34 P 255 Owner s Manual Connecting to a computer With your digital piano s USB TO HOST terminal con nected to a computer using a USB cable you can exchange MIDI data with the computer and also get much more out of music software running on it For details on how to con nect to a computer and exchange data please refer to the pdf manual Computer related Operations which can be freely downloaded from the Yamaha web site USB TO HOST terminal Digital piano 7 OI UU d Y e Ce Computer USB cable NOTICE Use a USB A
96. nication cannot be established with the USB flash drive Unplug the flash drive and then plug it back in If this message is shown despite the USB flash drive having been correctly connected the flash drive may be broken The connected USB flash drive cannot be used with your digital piano or the number of connected flash drives exceeds the supported limit Refer to the section Working with USB flash drives page 30 na n lt The control panel is locked page 18 To unlock it press the EFFECT and SOUND BOOST buttons together Press the NO button to clear messages P 255 Owner s Manual 49 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause and solution The digital piano turns off unexpectedly This does not indicate a problem the Auto Power Off function turns off the instrument after the set period of inactivity If necessary you can deactivate this function to prevent it turning off the digital piano again page 10 The digital piano will not turn on The instrument may not have been plugged in correctly Ensure that the power adaptor is securely connected to the digital piano and a domestic use AC wall socket page 10 A click or pop can be heard when turning the digital piano on or off This type of noise can occur when a device is charged and does not indicate a problem Noise can be heard coming from the digital piano Noise may be caused by interference when a mobile phone in the
97. nt to link Voices in this way you should set this parameter to OFF e Refer to the MIDI Reference pdf manual for details of the MIDI Program Change Numbers associated with the instrument s Voices Available settings ON and OFF e Default setting ON F 14 Control change on off status MIDI devices use Control Change messages in order to inform each other of damper pedal operations volume changes and other actions associated with the expressive ness of a performance In other words your digital piano could send Control Change messages via MIDI to affect the sound of a performance being played on a connected device Whenever you operate the instrument s damper pedal it would send the corresponding Control Change messages Meanwhile upon the receipt of a Control Change message from a connected MIDI device your digi tal piano can change the sound of the MIDI performance being played but not the sound being played using the key board This parameter can be used to turn on and off the exchange of MIDI Control Change messages as appropri ate e Refer to the MIDI Reference pdf manual for details of the Control Change data supported by your digital piano Available settings ON and OFF e Default setting ON F 7 Send initial setup This parameter can be used as described below to send ini tial setup data that is the current state of control panel settings to a connected sequencer or other device For example
98. oftened e When a Jazz Organ Voice has been selected the pedal on the left will instead control the speed of the rotary speaker effect Using pedals for Play and Stop operations You can configure either the center or left pedal to operate in the same way as the control panel s PLAY STOP button using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 Selecting amp Playing Voices Selecting Voices Using the following procedure you can select the instrument sound such as piano or organ to use when playing the keyboard Press a Voice button to select a Voice from the corresponding category You can cycle through the category s Voices by pressing the button multiple times Refer to the Voice List page 51 for details of the Voices included VOICE PIANO E PIANO ORGAN CLV VIB OTHERS ONS e When you press a Voice button the most recently selected Voice will be shown on the display e Although your digital piano can adjust the loudness of Voices based on the strength of your playing certain Voices do not support this Touch Sensitiv ity feature Refer to the Voice List page 51 for details 2 Play the keyboard to hear how the selected Voice sounds Wer AA Listening to the Voice demo songs A number of demo songs have been prepared so that you can conveniently familiarize yourself with the sound of each Voice and these songs can be played as described below Refer to the Voice Demo Song list for the
99. on but the met ronome will not be recorded e When recording audio certain combinations of EQ slider and Sound Boost settings can produce distortion in the recorded data Press the REC button to activate Record mode The REC and RIGHT buttons will flash if MIDI data is to be recorded the REC LEFT and RIGHT buttons if audio data is to be recorded In addition the PLAY STOP button will flash at the current tempo If you need to deactivate Record mode press the REC button once again e When recording MIDI data REC LEFT RIGHT DJ gt Care e When recording audio data REC LEFT RIGHT gt Os 26 P 255 Owner s Manual e Whenever the digital piano s internal memory or the USB flash drive is close to full the message EP will be shown after you press the REC button You can start recording in such a case but this may cause the memory to become completely filled before you are finished Instead we recommend that you delete any unnecessary files page 33 to free up some memory before proceeding Start recording Recording will begin when you either play a key or press the PLAY STOP button When recording MIDI data The current measure number is shown on the dis play during recording UJ e Current measure number e When recording audio data The elapsed time is shown on the display during recording nn 1 mmo LLLI gt 000 Elapsed time Minutes
100. onnecting the USB device while executing playback recording and file management opera tions such as Save Copy Delete and Format or when accessing the USB device Failure to do so may result in freezing of the operation of the instrument or corruption of the USB device and the data When connecting then disconnecting the USB device and vice versa make sure to wait a few seconds between the two operations e When connecting a USB cable make sure that the length is less than 3 meters 30 P 255 Owner s Manual Using USB Flash Memory By connecting the instrument to a USB flash memory you can save data you ve created to the connected USB flash memory as well as read data from the connected USB flash memory u Number of USB flash memories that can be used Only one USB flash memory device can be connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal u Formatting USB flash memory You should format the USB storage device only with this instrument page 33 A USB storage device for matted on another device may not operate properly NOTICE e The Format operation overwrites any previously existing data Make sure that the USB flash memory you are for matting does not contain important data u To protect your data write protect To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased apply the write protect provided with each USB flash memory If you are saving data to the USB flash memory make sure to disable write p
101. ons Often used in the eras of Bach and Beethoven they are still employed today to reproduce the music of those periods on the harpsichord eas Wi FE Tuning system e Available settings 1 Equal temperament 2 Pure Major 3 Pure Minor 4 Pythagorean 5 Meantone 6 Werckmeister 7 Kirnberger 1 e Default setting Equal temperament Fcc Base note If you select a tuning system other than equal temperament you will also need to specify the note on which it is based You can specify a base note for equal temperament but this setting will have no effect It is only relevant to other tuning systems e Available settings C C D Eb E F Ft G Ab A Bb and B Default setting C Examples of base notes as shown on display F G Ab Z C a d LI 1S Hyphen at Hyphen at top for sharp bottom for flat F 3 Dual mode settings The following parameters can be used to adjust the volume balance between the two selected Voices and make various other settings for Dual mode in order to best suit the piece you intend to play Settings can be made for each combina tion of Voices as described below Activate Dual mode select the Voices you wish to use and then use the FUNCTION button to select the Function parameter s you wish to set 2 Change the setting s using the NO and YES buttons Shortcut You can jump directly to Function parame
102. orming as part of a band e If necessary you can use the Equalizer EQ to further accentuate the effect of the Sound Boost function page 17 If performing live as part of a band Sie e EAR Ee Sege See page 36 If singing and playing on your own SE DEE EE See page 38 18 P 255 Owner s Manual Locking the control panel As described below your digital piano s Panel Lock function allows you to temporarily disable control panel buttons to prevent them being operated uninten tionally while performing EFFECT HOUEC Lock the control panel Press the EFFECT and SOUND BOOST but tons together All control panel buttons with the exception of the Standby On switch will be disabled The message is shown on the dis play while the control panel is locked Control panel locked 2 Unlock the control panel Press the EFFECT and SOUND BOOST but tons together once again The control panel will be unlocked and the display will return to the normal tempo or song number screen e Locking the control panel has no effect on the Th Standby On switch the MASTER VOLUME slider the EQ sliders or any connected pedals pedal unit or sustain pedal i Using the Metronome Playing your digital piano along with the built in metronome is a great way to perfect your timing The following describes how to use this function Turn on the metronome 2 Turn off the metronom
103. ote on the previous page first set the MASTER VOLUME slider to the MIN position and then check with the PA operator whether you can turn on the instrument When you get the OK press the 05 Standby On switch to turn it on e Check your settings Once turned on ensure that your digital piano is set up as follows Tuned to match the other instruments page 41 Auto Power Off function disabled page 10 e Foot switch operating correctly as a sustain pedal page 11 e Reverb turned off the PA operator will normally add the right amount of reverb using the PA mixer REVERB iN e Sound Boost turned on if you are finding it difficult to make your digital piano heard within the overall mix This func tion has been designed to enhance the presence of your instrument when played in a band without making it sound any less natural or expressive You can choose from three different types of sound boost See page 18 SOUND BOOST NO YES N e Built in speakers turned off if necessary There will be no need to use these speakers if you can hear your own sound from an on stage monitor speaker See page 44 4 Wa Mal Performing Live Determine the best digital piano volumes When asked by the PA operator to output a sound play the digital piano as you would when performing and determine the best settings for the following e Volume when you are playing accompani
104. ou save your important data onto two USB flash memories Information E About copyrights e Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use e This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others copyrights Such copyrighted materials include without limitation all computer software style files MIDI files WAVE data musical scores and sound recordings Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws Any violation of copyright has legal consequences DON T MAKE DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES m About functions data bundled with the instrument e Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement and may not be exactly the same as the original u About this manual e The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument e Apple Mac Macintosh iPad iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies P 255 Owner s Manual 5 Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha
105. our digital piano NOTICE When turning on the equipment first ensure that your digi tal piano s MASTER VOLUME slider is set to the MIN posi tion and the keyboard amplifier s volume is turned fully down You should then turn on the digital piano followed by the keyboard amplifier When turning off again set both devices to their minimum volumes and then turn off the keyboard amplifier followed by the digital piano Turning on Turning off Turn on E Turn off Turn off keyboard keyboard P 255 amp amp e Set volume and tone e Roughly speaking you should set the digital piano s MAS TER VOLUME slider to 8 or 9 and you should then adjust the overall volume using the keyboard amplifier If this slider is set too high your sound may become distorted if too low any background noise will be more noticeable We recommend setting the EQ sliders to their central posi tions and adjusting the overall tone using the keyboard ampli fier This approach provides the maximum adjustable range should you need to change the tone during your performance e We recommend that you turn the Sound Boost function on This function boosts the presence of your instrument so that the entire audience can clearly hear not only notes played very loud but also those played soft You can choose from three dif ferent types of sound boost See page 18 SOUND BOOST NO YES jy N a a M lt
106. outlet DMI 5 1 1 4 P 255 Owners Manual Notice To avoid the possibility of malfunction damage to the product damage to data or damage to other property follow the notices below u Handling and Maintenance e 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 When you use the instrument along with an application on your iPad iPhone or iPod touch we recommend that you set Airplane Mode to ON on that device in order to avoid noise caused by communication e Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations 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 damage to the internal components or unstable operation Verified operating temperature range 5 40 C or 41 104 F e Do not place vinyl plastic or rubber objects on the instrument since this might discolor the panel or keyboard e When cleaning the instrument use a soft dry or slightly damp cloth Do not use paint thinners solvents cleaning fluids or chemical impregnated wiping cloths u Saving data e Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation Save important data to a USB flash memory external device such as a computer e To protect against data loss through media damage we recommend that y
107. parameter F Ji you can set the MIDI channel on which the digital piano will receive data sent by another MIDI device e Available settings ALL 1 to 16 and 1 amp 2 e Default setting ALL Meaning of ALL setting If you set ALL for this parameter all data will be received from the sending device regardless of its channel This allows your digital piano to play a multi channel song from a sequencer or the like Meaning of 1 amp 2 setting If you set this parameter to 1 amp 2 your digital piano will receive and play only data sent on MIDI channels 1 and 2 by a sequencer or the like e Your digital piano s control panel settings and keyboard Voices are unaffected by program change messages received from other MIDI devices e MIDI data is not received while playing demo tracks or performing file opera tions F 7 3 MIDI song playback channels With this parameter shown on the display you can use the NO and YES buttons to select the playback channels for MIDI songs e Available settings ALL and 1 amp 2 e Default setting ALL When ALL is selected all channels 1 to 16 will be played If you select 1 amp 2 data on channels and 2 will be played but data on the other channels 3 to 16 will be sent to the connected MIDI device F 7 4 Local control on off status Using this parameter you can specify whether or not the digital piano s internal tone generator is actually to produce
108. please check with your Yamaha dealer P 255 Owner s Manual 53 Numerics 50 Piano Songs Preset Songs 52 A A B Repeat censonis 23 Adjusting the tone gt EQ 17 APPS Visas a 35 Audio equipment 34 Audio recording 25 Audio SONG cooccccccconcnconcconcconnnconcc nns 21 Audio song playback volume 44 Auto Power Off 10 47 Automatic start 24 AUX OUT volume 44 Backup essa dee 46 C Character code eese 47 A A 34 Computer related Operations 6 Connecting scssi css icons 34 Connecting MIDI device 35 Connecting USB flash drives 30 EE 32 Damper pedal 00 0 eee eee 43 Damper pedal resonance 12 43 Delete part mercerie 28 Delete User Song e 33 Demo SONGS cococcoccconconcnnncnncnnncnncnnos 13 Digital format sses 6 Display Messages 49 Dual mode 14 42 Ellas Seed 16 Effect type seccion iii 0463681058304 16 Ending on off AA 44 RL eisene 17 Equalizer gt EQ epics 10001060 danen 17 External speakers 34 F Factory settings 48 Fast forward eeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseene 22 Foot Pedal cooooocnnnccccnoncccooncncnonnns 11 Foot Switch pedal 11 36 38 Format USB flash drives 33 47 P
109. pose function allows you to shift the pitch of both the keyboard and song playback In this way you can match your playing to the key of another instrument or a singer without having to change what you actually play on the keyboard Transpose settings are made in semitone units For example if you set the transpose amount to 5 the key C will produce the pitch F You could therefore play a song as if it was in C major and the digital piano would transpose it to the key of F major TRANSPOSE a Setting the transpose amount Use the NO and YES buttons while holding down the TRANSPOSE button to set the transpose amount in semitone units To restore the non trans posed default setting 0 press the NO and YES buttons together with the TRANSPOSE button held down Transpose amount e Available settings 12 one octave lower to 0 normal pitch to 12 one octave higher Turning transpose on and off You can press the TRANSPOSE button to toggle transpose on and off The button will light up when the instrument is being transposed Its light will go out when transpose is turned off or the transpose amount is 0 e The playback of audio songs cannot be transposed Tuning the instrument Using the Tuning setting you can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument This can be extremely useful when playing your digital piano along with other instruments or recorded music Tuning is set us
110. purchased or created on a computer MIDI format User Songs MIDI songs 520 to 5 99 recorded using the instru c ma stored ona ment itself page 25 205 USB flash MIDI format Import Songs drive GG i to 999 either purchased or created on a computer MIDI format User Songs UGG to UU recorded within the instru MIDI songs ment itself page 25 DE stored on MIDI format Import Songs the instru either purchased or created ment 00 i to 700 on a computer and then transferred to the instru ment Your digital piano contains 50 built in Piano Songs Preset These correspond to the Pr E Songs PO io 600 sheet music in the booklet MIDI 50 Greats for the Piano which is included for your convenience and enjoyment Shown only when a USB flash drive has been plugged into the instrument Shown only when the USB flash drive contains data of the corresponding format User Songs and Import Songs The term User Song is used to refer to songs recorded using the instrument itself those created in any other way are referred to as Import Songs Songs contained within a folder named USER FILES on a USB flash drive are designated as User Songs and handled in the same way Songs located outside this folder are handled as Import Songs If the USB flash drive plugged into the instrument contains no USER FILES folder one will be created automatically when you record a song to that drive The recorded User Song will then
111. rand Piano Ballad Grand Bright Grand Stage E Piano Harpsichord and Clavi Available settings O to 10 Default setting 5 F 5 7 Intro on off status Using this parameter you can specify whether or not an intro section should be played first of all whenever you start a rhythm track Available settings ON and OFF e Default setting ON F 5 8 Ending on off status This parameter can be used to specify whether or not an ending section should be played whenever you stop a rhythm track Available settings ON and OFF e Default setting ON F6 Volume settings cris t CO Metronome volume Use this parameter to set the volume of the built in metro nome e Available settings 1 to 20 Default setting 15 Shortcut You can jump directly to Function parameter F 5 by pressing the FUNCTION button with the METRONOME button held down 44 P 255 Owner s Manual CC F OC Rhythm playback volume Using this parameter you can balance the volumes of the rhythm track page 20 and the sound produced by the key board Available settings 1 to 20 e Default setting 16 6 3 Audio song playback volume Available settings 1 to 20 e Default setting 16 Shortcut You can jump directly to Function parameter F 5 3 by pressing the FUNCTION button while an audio song is playing The vol ume of the song can then be set using the NO and YES buttons FAH MIDI song playback
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115. rotect u Turning off the instrument When turning off the instrument make sure that the instrument is NOT accessing the USB flash memory by playback recording or file management such as during Save Copy Delete and Format operations Failure to do so may corrupt the USB flash memory and the data Managing files on a USB flash drive The term User Song is used to refer to songs recorded using the instrument itself Import Songs are those created on another device User Songs are kept in a folder named USER FILES on a USB flash drive Import Songs are stored outside this folder For this reason User Songs will be handled as Import Songs if the name of the folder is changed or they are moved outside the folder using a computer When organizing files on a USB flash drive using a computer or the like be sure to place Import Songs only in the first second or third hierarchical folder level Your digital piano will not be able to select or play songs from a lower level USB flash drive First level Second level Third level Fourth level Songs here are Song file playable EN USER RE FILES folder USERSONG xx mid User Song audio USERAUDIO XX Wav Song folder Song file A Song folder 9 Song file Songs here are not playable EN Song folder Song file Song folder Using USB
116. s half damper playing the more you operate it the longer the notes sustain If you operate the damper pedal here notes being played at this time and all subsequent notes will be sustained for longer than usual Damper pedal resonance Your digital piano s damper resonance function recreates the effect of resonance between individual piano strings when the damper pedal is operated The depth of this resonance can be set using the corresponding Function parameter page 40 12 P 255 Owner s Manual Sostenuto pedal The pedal located at the middle of the pedal unit is known as the sostenuto pedal If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and operate this pedal before releasing the keys the corresponding notes will sus tain until you allow the pedal to return Notes played while the pedal is operated are not affected meaning that you can play a staccato melody over a sustained chord If you operate the sostenuto pedal here notes produced by keys still held down at this time but not newly played notes will be sustained until the pedal is released Soft pedal Located at the left of the pedal unit the soft pedal slightly lowers the volume and softens the timbre of notes played while it is being operated This effect lasts until the pedal is released Because the soft pedal has no effect on notes already playing you should operate it just before playing the notes to be s
117. settings common to both parts select either the left or right part Verify that the selected part s button is flash ing in red If you wish to change the tempo reverb or effect please do so in this step To cancel the process without changing any set tings press the REC button once again NOTICE e Take care not to play the keyboard or press the PLAY STOP button at this time Either of these actions will start recording and delete the data already recorded A Save your changes Press the PLAY STOP button with the REC button held down Dashes will scroll across the display to indicate that data is being saved When this process is complete the message End will be shown followed by the song num ber In addition the instrument will automatically leave Record mode NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano while dashes are scrolling across the display Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data page 21 including Import Songs being deleted P 255 Owner s Manual 29 Busing USB Flash Drives With a USB flash drive plugged in you can use your digital piano to perform the following tasks e Listen to songs stored on the USB flash drive Record your performances on the USB flash drive e Copy User Songs recorded on the digital piano itself to the USB flash drive Page 32 e Delete songs from the USB flash drive
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119. sing Dual mode each key can simultaneously produce the sound of two different Voices See page 14 Split mode One Voice for the left another for the right Your digital piano s Split mode lets you divide the key board at a freely selectable point and assign different Voices to the left and right sides See page 14 Transpose Using the Transpose function you can shift the pitch of keyboard notes up or down in semitone units This allows you to change key without having to change what you actually play on the keyboard See page 16 Touch sensitivity Your digital piano s touch sensitivity function allows you to adjust the degree to which changes in the strength of your playing are reflected in the sound produced See page 45 Rhythm tracks Playing along with one of the many rhythm tracks pro vided is almost like having your own private band See page 20 Reverb Adding reverb to your sound is a great way to create a rich sense of depth and space See page 15 Effects The digital piano s Effect function can enhance your sound in various different ways for more expressive per formances See page 16 Playing along with a recording If you have created a song by recording yourself playing you can then play along with that song as an accompani ment See page 21 Music input from an audio player With an audio player connected to your digital piano you can play along with your favorite tunes or add back
120. sing this function FUNCTION PLAY STOP i HD UN Play the song and set the start point A and end point B of the loop Select and start the song you wish to practice As you listen set the A point by pressing the PLAY STOP button with the FUNCTION button held down The message H will be shown on the display to indicate that the A point has been set Following this set the B point by again pressing the PLAY STOP button with the FUNCTION button held down The message Al h will be shown on the display to indicate that the A and B points have been set In addition playback will return to the A point at this time and looping will begin automatically 2 Stop playback When you stop the song using the PLAY STOP button the A and B point settings will be retained Canceling the A and B point settings To remove both the A and B points again press the PLAY STOP button with the FUNCTION button held down You can also cancel these set tings by selecting a different song e A B Repeat cannot be used together with a rhythm track The A and B points will be removed from a song if a rhythm track is turned on e You can press the FUNCTION button while looping in order to show the current playback volume for MIDI songs page 22 Press the FUNCTION button once again to return the display to normal e Looping from the beginning of a song If you wish to set the A point at the beginning of a song pr
121. t as soon as you press the RHYTHM button You can also press the PLAY STOP button to start recording if you wish to include an empty section before your per formance begins 5 To stop recording press either the PLAY STOP button or the REC button When you have stopped recording dashes will scroll across the display to indicate that the recorded data is being saved When the data has been saved the message Ena will be shown followed by the song number The recorded part s button will then light up in green and the instru ment will automatically leave Record mode NOTICE e You should never turn off the digital piano while dashes are scrolling across the display Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data including Import Songs page 21 being deleted 6 Play your recording You can play the performance just recorded by pressing the PLAY STOP button To stop play back press the PLAY STOP button once again PLAY STOP N If necessary you can now repeat Steps 2 to 5 to record the other part and complete your song P 255 Owner s Manual 27 Recording Keyboard Performances Deleting recorded parts individually MIDI songs Using the following procedure you can individually delete the left and right parts of a recorded MIDI for mat User Song To delete both parts carry out this procedure once for each In the case of User Songs recorded on a USB flash dri
122. t voltage CAUTION e Be sure to unplug the power adaptor from the AC wall socket during electrical storms or if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time A Press the Standby On switch Z CUON Y g j N Display Normally shows the current tempo dai Standby On switch The digital piano will turn on and the display at the center of the control panel will light up To turn off the instrument press the c5 Standby On switch once again CAUTION e The digital piano remains charged and draws a small amount of power even when turned off Be sure therefore to unplug the power adaptor from the AC wall socket if it is not to be used for an extended period of time e Carry out the above procedure in reverse when disconnecting the power adaptor If you are going to use your instrument in a live music situation such as on stage please read the section Performing Live page 36 10 P 255 Owner s Manual Auto Power 0ff The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off your digital piano after a set period of inactivity in order to save power By default 1t will turn off the instrument after 30 minutes 1f 1t is not operated in any way Disabling the Auto Power Off function To disable the Auto Power Off function either set the corresponding Function parameter to Off or turn on the instrument
123. ter F 3 by pressing the FUNCTION button with the Voice buttons for the two Dual mode Voices held down 42 P 255 Owner s Manual F 3 Dual balance This parameter can be used to optimize the volume balance between the layered Voices For example you could set it such that one Voice serves as the main sound and the other provides a subtle accent or a textured after sound Available settings O to 20 The greater the value the louder the volume of Voice 1 10 represents an equal balance Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default Fie Dual detune Use this parameter to slightly detune the two Voices relative to one another in order to thicken their combined sound Available settings 20 to O to 20 The more positive the value the higher the pitch of Voice 1 and the lower the pitch of Voice 2 The more negative the value the higher the pitch of Voice 2 and the lower the pitch of Voice 1 Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default e The actual amount of detuning is greater for lower notes than higher notes for example 60 cents for A 1 corresponds to 5 cents for C7 100 cents equal one semitone 237 13 Voice 1 octave shift Z LI 3 1 Voice 2 octave shift IW These parameters are used to raise or lower the pitch of each of Voice 1 and Voice 2 in units of one octave In cer tain cases this can enhance the combined sound of the Voices e Available set
124. th Use these parameters to set the depth of the effect for each of the left and right Voices 1 e Available settings 0 to 20 e Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default FI Damper pedal range This parameter can be use to specify whether the damper pedal should affect both Voices ALL only the right Voice 1 or only the left Voice 2 Available settings ALL both Voices 1 right Voice only and 2 left Voice only e Default setting 1 cum LE Reset By pressing the YES button with this Function parame ter shown you can reset all of the Split mode settings to the defaults for the corresponding Voice combinations i 5 Pedal and special sound settings The following parameters can be used to assign the func tionality of the PLAY STOP button to a pedal adjust the depth of the damper pedal s resonance effect and make a range of other convenient settings F 5 Pedal PLAY STOP function If you have connected a pedal unit see page 12 to your digital piano you can use this parameter to configure either the center or left pedal to operate in the same way as the control panel s PLAY STOP button Note that when this functionality is assigned to a pedal the pedal s original function i e soft or sostenuto will be disabled Sold separately Available settings OFF 1 left pedal and 2 center pedal Default setting OF
125. the left side of the keyboard Available settings A 1 to C7 entire keyboard e Default setting F 2 e As an alternative to using the NO and YES buttons the split point can be set by pressing the corresponding key You can also do this when Function parameter F 4 is not being shown by pressing the key with the SPLIT button held down page 14 Examples of split points as shown on display F2 F 2 Eb2 Z Aes co o I L L L QL Indicates a sharp Indicates a flat key key b F 4 Split balance This parameter can be used to optimize the volume balance between the split Voices Settings can be made for each combination of Voices Available settings O to 20 The greater the value the louder the volume of the right Voice 10 represents an equal balance Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default LI F 4 3 Right Voice octave shift F HH Left Voice octave shift These parameters are used to raise or lower the pitch of each of the left and right Voices in units of one octave This allows you to set the note ranges of each side of the key board to better suit the pieces you intend to play Settings can be made for each combination of Voices Available settings 1 O and 1 Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default Customizing with Function Parameters I l V r Im Right Voice effect depth Left Voice effect dep
126. tings 1 0 and 1 e Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default e Refer to page 14 for details of what is meant by Voice 1 and Voice 2 Y Lu Ln Voice 1 effect depth uu Voice 2 effect depth Use these parameters to set the depth of the effect for each of Voice 1 and Voice 2 e Available settings O to 20 Default setting Each combination of Voices has its own default e Refer to page 14 for details of what is meant by Voice 1 and Voice 2 F 3 1 Reset By pressing the YES button with this Function parame ter shown you can reset all of the Dual mode settings to the defaults for the corresponding Voice combinations F 4 Split mode settings The following parameters can be used to adjust the split point and make various other settings for Split mode in order to best suit the piece you intend to play Settings can be made for each combination of Voices as described below Activate Split mode select the Voices you wish to use and then use the FUNCTION button to select the Function parameter s you wish to set 2 Change the setting s using the NO and YES buttons Shortcut You can jump directly to Function parameter F 4 by pressing the FUNCTION button with the SPLIT button held down F 4 Split point Use this parameter to set the location at which the keyboard is divided into the left and right sides The key that defines the split point is included in
127. tion backup Fal OFF 46 MIDI configuration backup Fae ON 47 Tuning configuration backup Fad ON 47 Miscellaneous backup Fay ON 47 SE and other set character code Fas Int 47 Save Fas 47 Load Fal 47 Auto Power Off Fag 30 47 Format USB flash drive Fag 47 40 P 255 Owner s Manual Basic Function parameter operations Press the FUNCTION button as many times as necessary to select the param eter you wish to set Each time you press the FUNCTION button the parameter number shown will increase by one You can also decrease the number being shown by pressing the NO button with the FUNCTION button held down FUNCTION Se If you take no action for three seconds with a Function parameter number being shown the dis play will return to the previous screen E SE e You cannot set Function parameters during song playback page 21 recording page 25 or file operations page 30 2 Press the NO or YES button to enable parameter setting Pressing the NO or YES button once shows the current setting for the selected Function parameter NO YES a am LI III a LL Example Condition when F 1 selected 3 Change the setting using the NO and YES buttons If necessary you can restore the parameter s default setting by pressing the NO and YES buttons together A Press the FUNCTION button to apply your new setti
128. tomatically when connected to other equip ment disable the Auto Power Off function If you are going to use your instrument in a live music situation such as on stage we recommend that you disable the Auto Power Off function See page 37 39 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume use the MASTER VOLUME slider at the left of the control panel while playing the keyboard to check the setting MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX Quieter Louder Setting up the music rest To set up the music rest insert it into the groove at the back of the control panel Your digital piano features two PHONES jacks allowing two sets of headphones to be connected at the same time If you wish to connect only one set either of the jacks can be used No sound will be out put from the instrument s speakers when headphones are connected to either or both of the jacks Front panel PHONES Standard stereo phone plug CAUTION e To prevent hearing loss avoid using headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time Setting Up Connecting pedals Sustain pedal When plugged into the SUSTAIN PEDAL jack the FC4 Foot Switch that came with your digital piano functions in the same way as the damper pedal of an acoustic piano that is it allows notes played while it is operated to sustain for longer than normal after you release the corresponding keys You can also connect either an F
129. ve you can delete both parts together using the procedure described on page 33 Select the User Song from which you wish to delete a part For details refer to Steps 1 and 2 of the section Simple recording of all parts MIDI or Audio songs page 25 E you wish to delete an audio song recorded on a USB flash drive refer to page 33 2 Press the REC button to activate Record mode N 3 Select the part you wish to delete by pressing the RIGHT or LEFT button and verify that it starts to flash e If deleting the right part LEFT RIGHT A Delete the recorded part Press the PLAY STOP button to start recording Following this press the PLAY STOP button once again to stop recording without performing any other action The instrument will now delete the selected part and its light will go out If necessary delete the other part in the same way e f you delete both recorded parts of a song the metronome time signature and the tempo will be returned to their default settings If you wish to record to the same song in such a case you will need to reset these param eters 28 P 255 Owners Manual Changing Voice s and tempo etc after recording MIDI songs In the case of songs recorded in MIDI format you can change various settings at any later time as described below For example you could change the Voice s to create a different ambience or adjust the song tempo as needed Data contained in a
130. ver you press and release the REVERB but ton the current reverb type will be shown on the dis play You can then cycle through the different types by pressing the REVERB button the required number of times REVERB E Description Reverb types Display Type This setting adds a continuous reverb rE Room effect similar to the acoustic reverberation you would hear in a small room Lo This setting simulates the natural reverber ree Hall 1 ation of a small concert hall re3 Halle This setting simulates the natural reverber ation of a large concert hall Thi tting reprod a reverb effect sim EH Stage is setting reproduces a reverb effect si ilar to that of a live music environment With this setting no reverb is applied to the Voice and the REVERB button s light will go out Even in this situation however a EF off soundboard resonance effect similar to that of an acoustic piano will still be applied to certain Voices specifically Grand Piano Live Grand Ballad Grand and Bright Grand Setting the reverb depth You can change the setting by pressing the NO and YES buttons with the REVERB button held down Available settings O no effect to 20 maximum reverb depth To restore the Voice to its default reverb depth press the NO and YES buttons together with the REVERB button held down P 255 Owner s Manual 15 Selecting amp Playing Vo
131. verall Controls Transpose 12 to O O to 12 Tuning 414 8 440 466 8 Hz Scale Type 7 types Storage Internal Memory approx 1 5 MB External Device USB Flash Memory optional DC IN DC IN 16V Headphones x2 Sustain Pedal Yes MIDI IN OUT Connectivity AUX IN Stereo mini Yes AUX OUT L L R R PEDAL UNIT Yes USB TO DEVICE Yes USB TO HOST Yes Amplifiers and Amplifiers 15W x2 Speakers Speakers 10cm 2 5cm x 2 Power Supply AC Power Adaptor PA 300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Power Supply Power Consumption 15W when using the PA 300C Auto Power Off Function Yes Included Accessories Owner s Manual AC Power Adaptor PA 300C or an equivalent recom mended by Yamaha included or optional depending on locale Foot switch FC4 Music Rest Online Member Product Registration Optional Accessories May not be available depending on your locale Keyboard Stand L 255 Pedal Unit LP 255 Foot Pedal FC3 Foot switch FC5 USB MIDI Interface for iPhone iPod touch iPad i UX1 MIDI Interface for iPhone iPod touch iPad i MX1 Head phones HPE 150 HPE 30 AC Power Adaptor PA 300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Specifications and descriptions in this owner s manual are for information purposes only Yamaha Corp reserves the right to change or modify products or specifica tions at any time without prior notice Since specifications equipment or options may not be the same in every locale
132. vicinity of the instrument is used Try turning off any mobile phone located close to the digital piano Noise can be heard coming from the digital piano s built in speakers and or headphones when using it with an iPad iPhone or iPod touch app In order to eliminate the risk of noise from other communication when using the instrument with an iPad iPhone or iPod touch we recommend turning on the device s Airplane Mode The overall volume is low or nothing can be heard The digital piano s master volume may be turned down Try moving the MAS TER VOLUME slider to the right page 11 If headphones are connected to the instrument try unplugging them page 11 The digital piano s speakers are turned off Please turn them back on page 44 If local control has been turned off try turning it back on page 45 The sound is distorted The volume has been set too high Turn down the volume using the MASTER VOLUME slider page 11 Move the EQ sliders downward page 17 Turn off the Sound Boost function page 18 Pedals have no effect The pedal cord may not be securely connected to the SUSTAIN PEDAL jack or the PEDAL UNIT terminal With the digital piano turned off insert the cord s plug securely into the correct jack or terminal When fully inserted none of the metal section of the plug will be visible pages 11 12 The pitch or tone of a Piano Voice sounds strange in
133. while holding down the left most key on the keyboard When disabled in this way the instrument will not turn off automatically Left most key ei Changing the Auto Power Off time 0 HN x Press the FUNCTION button to access the Func tion parameters 2 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until Func tion parameter 5 5 is shown Then press the NO or YES button to select that Function parameter 3 Set the desired Auto Power Off time using the NO and YES buttons e Available settings OFF 5 10 15 30 60 and 120 minutes e Default setting 30 minutes 4 Press the FUNCTION button to return to the previ ous screen e Before the Auto Power Off function turns off the instrument unsaved data will be automatically backed up See page 46 for details of the data backed up a this time NOTICE e In certain modes of operation the Auto Power Off func tion will not turn off the digital piano when the set time has elapsed We recommend therefore that you always turn off the instrument manually when you are finished using it e lf your digital piano is connected to other eguipment such as amplifiers speakers or a computer but you do not intend to use it for some time we recommend that you turn off all devices as described in their owner s manuals Doing so eliminates the risk of damage to the other equipment If you do not want the instrument to turn off au
134. with these songs P 255 Owner s Manual 13 Selecting amp Playing Voices Layering two Voices with Dual mode Using Dual mode as described below you can layer two Voices on the keyboard and play them together By combining Voices of different types in this way you can create a composite Voice of greater richness and texture Select the two Voices you wish to layer using the corresponding Voice buttons Your digital piano will get the selected Voices ready for playing For details on selecting voices see page 13 Two different voices corresponding to the same Voice button such as Grand Piano and Live Grand cannot be layered e Dual mode and Split mode cannot be activated at the same time 2 Activate Dual mode Press the Voice buttons for the two selected Voices together and verify that they both light up MN PIANO E PIANO ORGAN CLV VIB OTHERS Voice 1 Voice 2 Voice 1 and Voice 2 Of the two Voices selected for layering the one selected using the Voice button closer to the left will be designated Voice 1 the other Voice 2 When you activate Dual mode the Voices octave settings and volume balance in addition to their reverb and effect types and depths will be auto matically optimized If necessary however you can change these settings using the corresponding Function parameters page 40 Furthermore these settings can be changed individually for Voice 1 and Voice 2 e You

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