Yamaha P-255 Handleiding

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Model: P-255

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Owner’s Manual

Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4–5.

Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 4 et 5.

Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 4–5.

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P-255 Owner’s Manual

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 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-

mentally 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 regulations 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)

P-255 Owner’s Manual

Contents

PRECAUTIONS .....................................................4

P-255 Manuals.......................................................6

Included Accessories .............................................6

Main Features 7

Panel Controls & Functions 8

Getting Ready

Setting Up 10

Turning on the instrument ......................................10

Auto Power-Off.......................................................10

Adjusting the volume..............................................11

Setting up the music rest........................................11

Using headphones .................................................11

Connecting pedals (Sustain pedal) ........................11

Using an optional pedal unit...................................12

Main Operations

Selecting & 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 ...................14

Adding reverb.........................................................15

Adding effects ........................................................16

Transposing ...........................................................16

Tuning the instrument ............................................17

Changing the touch sensitivity ...............................17

Adjusting the tone ..................................................17

Boosting the overall sound.....................................18

Locking the control panel .......................................18

Using the Metronome 19

Playing Rhythm Tracks 20

Playing Songs 21

Supported song types ............................................21

Playing a song........................................................21

Convenient playback functions ..............................23

Recording Keyboard Performances 25

Simple recording of all parts (MIDI or Audio

songs)................................................................25

Recording individual parts (MIDI songs) ................27

Deleting recorded parts individually (MIDI songs)..28

Changing Voice(s) and tempo, etc. after recording

(MIDI songs) ......................................................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 .......................................... 32

Deleting a User Song............................................. 33

Formatting a USB flash drive................................. 33

Connecting Other Equipment 34

Connecting audio equipment ................................. 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 own........................... 38

Customizing with Function Parameters 40

Basic Function-parameter operations.................... 41

Descriptions of Function parameters..................... 41

Restoring factory settings ...................................... 48

Appendix

Display Messages ............................................... 49

Troubleshooting .................................................. 50

Voice List............................................................. 51

50 Piano Songs (Preset Songs).......................... 52

Specifications ...................................................... 53

Index ................................................................... 54

P-255 Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-

circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on

the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 53) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the

instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated

on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable 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.

• 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 liquids 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.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause

a fire.

• 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.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

CAUTION

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 precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all

components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to

minimum.

• 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.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (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 outlet.

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling caution

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

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Notice

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to

data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• 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.

• 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.)

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the

panel or keyboard.

• 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.

 Saving data

• 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.

• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your

important data onto two USB flash memories.

Information

 About copyrights

• 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.

• 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.

 About functions/data bundled with the instrument

• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly

the same as the original.

 About this manual

• The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and

may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• Apple, Mac, Macintosh, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

P-255 Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha 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

Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

This manual describes how to use the P-

255.

Digital format (pdf)

iPhone/iPad Connection Manual

This manual describes how to connect

your digital piano to smart devices such

as an iPad or iPhone.

Computer-related Operations

This manual describes how to connect

your digital piano and a computer.

MIDI Reference

This manual contains the instrument’s

MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implemen-

tation Chart.

MIDI Basics

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

 Owner’s Manual (this book)

 Online Member Product Registration

 AC Power Adaptor

 Footswitch

 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 included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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 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

Panel Controls & Functions

q [ ] Standby/On switch...................................Page 10

Use this switch to turn the instrument on or set it to

Standby mode.

w [MASTER VOLUME] slider ...............................Page 11

Use this slider to adjust the instrument’s overall volume.

e [DEMO] button ..................................................Page 13

Use this button to play demo tracks for individual Voices.

r [TRANSPOSE] button.......................................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.

t [SELECT] button ..............................................Page 21

Use this button to select the category of song you wish to

play back.

y [REC] button .....................................................Page 25

Use this button to record what you play on the keyboard.

u [PLAY/STOP] button ........................................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.

i [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons ............................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.

o [TEMPO] button ................................. Pages 19, 20, 22

Use this button to adjust the instrument’s tempo.

!0 [METRONOME] button .................................... Page 19

Use this button to turn the metronome on and off.

!1 [RHYTHM] button ............................................ Page 20

Use this button to turn rhythm tracks on and off.

!2 Display ............................................................. 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.

!3 [FUNCTION] button ........................................ Page 40

Use this button to access other highly convenient func-

tions.

!4 [-/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.

!5 Voice buttons.................................................... Page 13

Use these buttons to select various Voices.

• 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.

NOTICE

w e r t y u i o !0 !1

Panel Controls & Functions

P-255 Owner’s Manual

!6 [SPLIT] button ...................................................Page 14

Use this button to assign different Voices to the left-hand

and right-hand sides of the keyboard.

!7 [REVERB] and [EFFECT] buttons ..........Pages 15, 16

Use these buttons to apply reverb and other effects to

the sound produced by the digital piano.

!8 [SOUND BOOST] button ..................................Page 18

Use this button to make the instrument sound louder and

enhance its presence in live performance situations.

!9 [EQ] (Equalizer) sliders ...................................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.

@0 [PHONES] jacks ............................................... Page 11

Use each of these audio jacks to connect a pair of stereo

headphones.

@1 [USB TO DEVICE] terminal ..............................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.

@2 [AUX IN] jack .....................................................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

(@0) and the AUX OUT jacks (@3).

@3 [L/L+R] and [R] AUX OUT jacks .....................Page 34

Use these jacks to connect your digital piano to powered

speakers and the like in order to play at higher volumes.

@4 [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack ................................... 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).

@5 [IN] and [OUT] MIDI terminals ........................ Page 35

Use these terminals to connect the instrument to other

devices in order to exchange data via MIDI.

@6 [USB TO HOST] terminal.......................... Pages 34, 35

Use this terminal to connect the instrument to an iPhone,

iPad, or computer.

@7 [PEDAL UNIT] terminal ................................... Page 12

Use this terminal to connect an optional pedal unit (sold

separately).

@8 [DC IN] jack ....................................................... Page 10

Use this jack to connect the power adaptor that came

with your digital piano.

!2 !3 !4 !5 !6

!7 !8

@2 @3 @4 @5 @6

P-255 Owner’s Manual

Setting Up

Plug the appliance end of the AC power cord into

the bundled power adaptor as shown in the figure.

Plug the power adaptor’s DC cable into the [DC IN]

jack on the rear panel.

Plug the power adaptor’s AC power cord into a

domestic-use, AC wall socket.

Press the [ ] 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 [ ] Standby/

On switch once again.

The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns off

your digital piano after a set period of inactivity in order

to save power. By default, it will turn off the instrument

after 30 minutes if it 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 while holding down the left-most key

on the keyboard. When disabled in this way, the

instrument will not turn off automatically.

Changing the Auto Power-Off time

Press the [FUNCTION] button to access the Func-

tion parameters.

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly until Func-

tion parameter

F8.8

is shown. Then, press the [-/NO]

or [+/YES] button to select that Function parameter.

Set the desired Auto Power-Off time using the [-/NO]

and [+/YES] buttons.

• Available settings: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes

• Default setting: 30 minutes

Press the [FUNCTION] button to return to the previ-

ous screen.

Turning on the instrument

• 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.

• Be sure to use a power supply at the correct voltage.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

[DC IN] jack

AC wall socket

The shape of the plug and outlet

differ depending on locale.

WARNING

CAUTION

120

Normally shows the

current tempo.

[] Standby/On switch

Display

CAUTION

NOTE

Auto Power-Off

• 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 at this time.

• 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.

• If your digital piano is connected to other equipment

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 automatically 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.)

Left-most key

NOTE

NOTICE

Getting Ready

Setting Up

P-255 Owner’s Manual

To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME]

slider at the left of the control panel while playing the

keyboard to check the setting.

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.

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 FC3 Foot Pedal or an FC5 Foot Switch (sold

separately). The FC3 supports half-damper playing.

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.

Adjusting the volume

Setting up the music rest

Using headphones

• To prevent hearing loss, avoid using headphones at high

volumes for extended periods of time.

LouderQuieter

Front panel

Standard stereo-

phone plug

CAUTION

Connecting pedals (Sustain pedal)

• 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.

• Be sure to turn off the digital piano before connecting or disconnecting a foot

switch or pedal.

FC4

NOTE

Setting Up

P-255 Owner’s Manual

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).

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 supports half-damper

playing—the more you operate it, the longer the notes

sustain.

Damper-pedal resonance

Yo ur 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).

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.

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 softened.

Using pedals for Play and Stop operations

Yo u 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).

Using an optional pedal unit

• Be sure to turn off the digital piano before connecting or disconnecting a pedal

unit.

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NOTE

If you operate the damper pedal here, notes

being played at this time and all subsequent

notes will be sustained for longer than usual.

• When a Jazz Organ Voice has been selected, the pedal on the left will instead

control the speed of the rotary speaker effect.

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.

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Selecting & Playing 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.

Play the keyboard to hear how the

selected Voice sounds.

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 names of the individual demo songs.

Voice Demo Song list

• The demonstration Songs listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the

original compositions.

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.

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button or the

[DEMO] button to stop playback.

Selecting Voices

• When you press a Voice button, the most-recently selected Voice will be

shown on the display.

• 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.

NOTE

Listening to the Voice demo songs

Voice

button

Display

Voice

Name

Title

Com-

poser

[PIANO]

GP3

Ballad

Grand

Intermezzo, 6 Stücke,

op.118-2

Brahms

[ORGAN]

or3

Pipe

Organ

Principal

Herr Christ, der ein'ge

Gottes-Sohn, BWV.601

J. S.

Bach

or4

Pipe

Organ

Tutti

Triosonate Nr.6, BWV.530

J. S.

Bach

[CLV./

VIB.]

CL1

Harpsi-

chord 8’

Concerto a cembalo

obbligato, 2 violini, viola e

continuo No.7, BWV.1058

J. S.

Bach

CL2

Harpsi-

chord

8’+4’

Gigue, Französische

Suiten Nr.5, BWV.816

J. S.

Bach

• 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

with these songs.

NOTE

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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.

Activate Dual mode.

Press the Voice buttons for the two selected Voices

together and verify that they both light up.

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.

Leave Dual mode.

Press any Voice button to return to normal play

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.

By default, the Wood Bass Voice will be assigned

to the left side of the keyboard at this time.

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.

Whenever the [SPLIT] button is being held down,

the display will show the current split point.

Examples of split points as shown on display

Layering two Voices with Dual mode

• Two different voices corresponding to the same Voice button—such as

Grand Piano and Live Grand—cannot be layered.

• Dual mode and Split mode cannot be activated at the same time.

• You 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.

NOTE

Voice 1 Voice 2

NOTE

Dividing the keyboard with Split

mode

• Dual mode and Split mode cannot be activated at the same time.

•

The key that defines the split point is included in the left side of the keyboard.

• The split point can also be set using the corresponding Function parameter

(page 40).

NOTE

F#2 (default setting)

A-1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

NOTE

2 F~2 E_2

Indicates a sharp

key (#).

Indicates a flat

key (b).

F2 F#2Eb2

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Select a Voice for the right side.

Use the corresponding Voice button to make your

selection.

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.

Leave Split mode.

Press the [SPLIT] button once again and verify

that its light goes out.

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

Whenever 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 types

Setting the reverb depth

You can change the setting by pressing the [-/NO] and

[+/YES] buttons with the [REVERB] button held

down.

•Available settings: 0 (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.

Adding reverb

Display Type Description

rt1

Room

This setting adds a continuous reverb

effect similar to the acoustic reverberation

you would hear in a small room.

rt2

Hall 1

This setting simulates the natural reverber-

ation of a small concert hall.

rt3

Hall 2

This setting simulates the natural reverber-

ation of a large concert hall.

rt4

Stage

This setting reproduces a reverb effect sim-

ilar to that of a live music environment.

OFF

Off

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

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.

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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 types

Adjusting the effect depth

You can change the setting by pressing the [-/NO] and

[+/YES] buttons with the [EFFECT] button held

down.

•Available settings: 0 (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.

The Transpose 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.

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.

•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.

Adding effects

Display Type Description

Et1

Chorus

This setting can be used to make the Voice

sound thicker and wider.

Et2

Phaser

This setting adds a distinctive sweeping

effect to the sound.

Et3

Tremolo

This setting can be used to add a shudder-

ing volume effect.

Et4

Rotary

speaker

This setting produces the vibrato effect of a

rotary speaker.

OFF

Off

With this setting, no effect is applied to the

Voice and the [EFFECT] button’s light will

go out.

Transposing

• The playback of audio songs cannot be transposed.

Transpose amount

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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 using Function parameter F1. Refer to

page 41 for details.

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

F6.8. Refer to page 45 for details.

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 slider.....Used to adjust the tone in the Low

frequency band.

• MID slider ......Used to adjust the tone in the Mid

frequency band.

• 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.

• Move the LOW slider up and down to adjust the

sound’s thickness and punch.

• 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.

Tuning the instrument

Changing the touch sensitivity

Adjusting the tone

• The Equalizer function has no effect on audio songs or sound input via the [AUX

IN] jack.

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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.

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

• If performing live as part of a band:

.............................................................. See page 36.

• If singing and playing on your own:

.............................................................. See page 38.

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.

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:

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.

Boosting the overall sound

Display/Type Description

Producing smooth dynamics, this type is ideal

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

than Type 2, this type also has a clearer attack.

As such, it is an excellent choice when, for

example, performing as part of a band.

• If necessary, you can use the Equalizer (EQ) to further accentuate the effect of the

Sound Boost function (page 17).

NOTE

Locking the control panel

• Locking the control panel has no effect on the [ ] Standby/On switch, the

[MASTER VOLUME] slider, the [EQ] sliders, or any connected pedals

(pedal unit or sustain pedal).

NOTE

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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.

Press the [METRONOME] button and verify that

the metronome starts to play.

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.

Turn off the metronome.

You can stop the metronome by pressing the

[METRONOME] button once again.

• You can set the metronome volume using the corresponding Function

parameter (page 40).

• If a MIDI song (page 21) has been selected:

Each MIDI song has its own default settings for tempo and time signature.

Whenever you play one of these songs, its tempo and time signature will

be applied, canceling any setting you have made on the instrument.

The beat indicator

flashes in time as the

metronome plays.

120.

NOTE

Time signature

NOTE

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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.

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.

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 section will be played first.

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.

To restore the default setting of 1, press the [-/NO]

and [+/YES] buttons together with the [RHYTHM]

button held down.

Rhythm Track list

• A rhythm track cannot be played together with the metronome.

• The rhythm track volume can be set using the corresponding Function

parameter (page 40).

120.

The beat indicator

flashes in time as a

rhythm track plays.

NOTE

Number Track name

8 Beat 1

8 Beat 2

16 Beat 1

16 Beat 2

Shake

12/8

Shuffle

Swing

Bossanova

Jazz Waltz

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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.

Song Category list

*: 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 be saved in that folder.

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.

Select the correct song category using

the [SELECT] button.

You can cycle through the available categories

(Aud, Sng, USr, and PrE) with each press of

the button; however, Aud and Sng are shown

only when a USB flash drive has been plugged

into the instrument. If you wish to play an Import

Song (001 to 999), be sure to choose the corre-

sponding category.

Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to

select a song number, “rnd” (random),

or “ALL”.

If necessary, press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons

together to show Import Songs (001 to 999).

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; in 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

Category

Song

numbers

Description

Aud

Audio songs

stored on a

USB flash

drive

A.00 to A.99

Audio-format User Songs

recorded using the instru-

ment itself (page 25).

001 to 999**

Audio-format Import Songs

either purchased or created

on a computer.

Sng

MIDI songs

stored on a

USB flash

drive

S.00 to S.99

MIDI-format User Songs

recorded using the instru-

ment itself (page 25).

001 to 999**

MIDI-format Import Songs

either purchased or created

on a computer.

USr

MIDI songs

stored on

the instru-

ment

U.00 to U.09

MIDI-format User Songs

recorded within the instru-

ment itself (page 25).

001 to 700**

MIDI-format Import Songs

either purchased or created

on a computer and then

transferred to the instru-

ment.

PrE

Preset

Songs

(MIDI)

P.01 to P.50

Yo ur digital piano contains

50 built-in Piano Songs. See

the table of page 52 for

details.

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.

• If 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.

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(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.

• rnd (random) ... Used when you want to play

all songs of the selected cate-

gory continuously and in ran-

dom order.

• ALL..................... Used when you want to play

all songs of the selected cate-

gory continuously and in

sequence.

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start

playback.

When playback has started, the display will show

the current measure number for MIDI songs or the

elapsed time for audio songs.

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.

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 [+/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.

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&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).

• If the selected song contains data, the [RIGHT] and/or [LEFT] button will

light up.

• 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.

NOTE

1. 2.

Screen for MIDI songs

Screen for audio songs

Minutes. If the song

has played for lon-

ger than ten min-

utes, the tens digit

is not shown.

Seconds

0.01 0.02

Elapsed time

Current measure number

NOTE

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Part Cancel (MIDI songs)

Your digital piano’s Preset Songs and certain other

MIDI songs are divided into left-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.

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.

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.

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 if you want to stop the song

before it reaches the end.

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

using this function.

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 “A-” 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 “A-b” 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.

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.

Convenient playback functions

• The left- and right-hand parts can also be toggled on and off during play-

back.

• When another song is selected, both the left-hand and right-hand parts will

be automatically turned on.

NOTE

• 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.

• 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.

• Looping from the beginning of a song:

If you wish to set the A point at the beginning of a song, press the [PLAY/

STOP] button with the [FUNCTION] button held down before starting playback.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 removing

your hands from the keyboard. (*: Sold separately.)

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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 length.

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.

Audio songs must be recorded on a USB flash

drive. Be sure to read the section “Working with

USB flash drives” (page 30) before recording on a

USB flash drive.

Select the recording method.

 To record in MIDI format:

Press the [SELECT] button as many times as nec-

essary to show “USr” if you wish to record on the

instrument itself or “Sng” to record on a USB

flash drive.

 To record in audio format:

Press the [SELECT] button as many times as nec-

essary to show “Aud” (for saving your recording

on a USB flash drive).

Select a song number for the recording

using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.

• U.00 to U.09 .... MIDI-format User Songs stored

on the instrument itself

• S.00 to S.99 .... MIDI-format User Songs stored

on a USB flash drive

• A.00 to A.99 .... Audio-format User Songs

stored on a USB flash drive

If you activate Record mode without selecting a

song number, your performance will be recorded

to the currently selected song. If, however, the cur-

rent song is an audio-format Import Song, an A-

type song number will be selected; alternatively, a

U-type song number will be selected in the case of

an MIDI-format Import Song. Meanwhile, if a

Preset Song is currently selected, a U-type song

number will be selected for recording. If the corre-

sponding song already contains data, it will be

overwritten.

Simple recording of all parts (MIDI

or Audio songs)

For recording a MIDI song

on the instrument itself

For recording a MIDI song

on a USB flash drive

SngUSr

• Recording is not possible during song playback (page 21) or file opera-

tions (page 30).

For recording an audio song on a USB flash drive

Aud

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Typical part-button lighting pattern:

 When recording MIDI data:

If the selected song contains data, the [RIGHT]

and/or [LEFT] button will light up.

 When recording audio data:

There is no distinction between the different parts.

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.

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.

 When recording MIDI data:

 When recording audio data:

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.

 When recording audio data:

The elapsed time is shown on the display during

recording.

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 “End” will be shown,

followed by the song number. In addition, the

instrument will automatically leave Record mode.

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play

back your recorded performance.

To stop playback, press the [PLAY/STOP] button

once again.

• Please note that if you record to a song, any existing

data will be overwritten.

• 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.

• You can also record with the metronome (page 19) turned on, but the met-

ronome will not be recorded.

• When recording audio, certain combinations of [EQ] slider and Sound

Boost settings can produce distortion in the recorded data.

Off: No data

Lit (green): Contains data

Both lamps lit (green): Parts contain data

Both lamps off: No data in the parts

NOTICE

NOTE

• Whenever the digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is

close to full, the message “Enp” 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.

• When recording audio, sound input via the [AUX IN] jack will also be

recorded.

• 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.

• The message “FUL” 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.

NOTE

1. 2.

Current measure number

Minutes. If more than

ten minutes has been

recorded, the tens

digit is not shown.

Seconds

0.01. 0.02.

Elapsed time

NOTE

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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).

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.

Press the [REC] button to activate

Record mode.

Whenever the digital piano’s internal memory or

the USB flash drive is close to full, the message

“Enp” 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.

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.

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.

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 start 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.

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 “End” 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.

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.

If necessary, you can now repeat Steps 2 to 5 to

record the other part and complete your song.

Recording individual parts (MIDI

songs)

• 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.

NOTICE

• 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.

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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, refer to the sec-

tion “Deleting a User Song” (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).

Press the [REC] button to activate

Record mode.

Select the part you wish to delete by

pressing the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button

and verify that it starts to flash.

 If deleting the right part:

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.

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 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)

•Reverb depth*

• Effect depth*

•Dual-mode Voice*

•Dual-mode volume balance*

•Dual-mode detune*

•Dual-mode octave shift

• Split-mode Voice*

• Split-mode volume balance*

• Split-mode octave shift

• Rhythm (right part only)

Data recorded for the song

• Tempo*

• Time signature

•Reverb type (or “OFF” setting)*

• Effect type (or “OFF” setting)*

•Tuning system*

• Damper-pedal resonance depth*

• Soft pedal effect depth*

• String resonance depth*

•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).

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

“or2”.

Deleting recorded parts individually

(MIDI songs)

• If you wish to delete an audio song recorded on a USB flash drive, refer to

page 33.

• If 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.

NOTE

Changing Voice(s) and tempo, etc.

after recording (MIDI songs)

• If you wish to change the tempo, reverb, or effect, please do so in Step 3.

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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 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

NOTICE

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Using USB Flash Drives

With a USB flash drive plugged in, you can use your digital piano to perform the following tasks.

• Listen to songs stored on the USB flash drive........................................................ Page 21

• Record your performances on the USB flash drive ................................................ Page 25

• Copy User Songs recorded on the digital piano itself to the USB flash drive........Page 32

• Delete songs from the USB flash drive ..................................................................Page 33

• Format the USB flash drive ....................................................................................Page 33

• Create backup files ................................................................................................. Page 47

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.

 Compatible USB devices

• 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/

 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.

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.



Number of USB flash memories that can be used

Only one USB flash memory device can be connected

to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.

 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.

 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-protect.

 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.

• 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.

• Avoid connecting or disconnecting 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.

• When connecting a USB cable, make sure that the length is less than 3 meters.

NOTICE

NOTE

• The Format operation overwrites any previously existing

data. Make sure that the USB flash memory you are for-

matting does not contain important data.

NOTICE

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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.

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.

Managing files on a USB flash drive

USB flash

drive

First level Second level Third level Fourth level

Song file

USER

FILES

folder

Song folder

User Song

(MIDI)

USERSONG

xx.mid

User Song

(audio)

USERAUDIO

xx.wav

Song folder

Songs here are

playable.

Songs here are

not playable.

• File operations cannot be performed during the following:

• Song playback (page 21)

• Recording (page 25)

• Your digital piano can recognize and play a maximum of 999 Import Song files

on a USB flash drive.

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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.

Select the User Song you wish to copy.

Refer to page 21 for details.

Press the [REC] button with the [FUNC-

TION] button held down.

After the message “CPY” has been shown on the

display, the lowest available User Song number

(e.g., “S.00”) at the copy destination will be

shown. Following this, the message “n Y” (no/

yes) will be shown.

To cancel this operation, press the [-/NO] button

while “

n Y

” is being shown.

Press the [+/YES] button to copy the

song.

When the song has been copied, the message

“End” will be shown. If you wish to cancel the

Copy operation at this time, press the [-/NO] but-

ton.

Copying a User Song recorded on

the instrument to a USB flash drive

• 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).

CPY S.00 n

Song numbers

Example for “S.00”

NOTE

• You should never turn off the digital piano or remove

the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling

across the display.

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Using the following procedure, you can delete a

MIDI-format User Song (S.**) or audio-format User

Song (A.**) from a USB flash drive or a User Song

(U.**) stored on the digital piano itself.

Plug in the USB flash drive.

Select the song you wish to delete.

Refer to page 21 for details.

Press the [SELECT] button with the

[FUNCTION] button held down.

The message “dEL” will be shown, followed by

the message “n Y” (no/yes).

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 “End” will be

shown. If you wish to cancel the Delete operation

at this time, press the [-/NO] button.

As described below, a USB flash drive can be format-

ted using the corresponding Function parameter.

Plug in the USB flash drive.

Press the [FUNCTION] button as many

times as necessary to select Function

parameter

F8.9.

Press the [+/YES] button to format the

USB flash drive.

The message “

n Y

” (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 “

End

” 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 “

For

” or “

n Y

” is being

shown.

Deleting a User Song

• You should never turn off the digital piano or remove

the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling

across the display.

NOTICE

Formatting a USB flash drive

• 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.

• You should never turn off the digital piano or remove

the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling

across the display.

NOTICE

F8.9

NOTICE

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Connecting Other Equipment

Refer to the section Panel Controls & Functions (page 8) for details of connector locations.

[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.

[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 using 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.

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.

• When connecting other equipment to your digital piano, ensure 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.

• 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.

CAUTION

NOTICE

Connecting audio equipment

• 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.

• Select cables and plugs with the lowest resistance possible.

• 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.

• Use only the [L/L+R] AUX OUT jack if you wish to output the digital piano’s

sound in mono.

Stereo mini-plug

Portable music

player

Digital piano

Stereo mini-plug

Headphones jack

Stereo audio cable

Signal flow

NOTE

Connecting to a computer

• Use a USB A-B cable. Make sure that the length is less than 3

meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used with your digital piano.

• Your digital piano will start to exchange MIDI data shortly after the USB connec-

tion is made.

• 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:

• Files with a .mid extension (SMF format 0 or 1)

[USB TO HOST] terminal

Computer

USB cable

Digital piano

NOTICE

NOTE

• 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.

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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.

• [IN] MIDI terminal ...... For input of MIDI data

from another device

• [OUT] MIDI terminal .. For output of MIDI data

to another device

The digital piano’s MIDI related 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).

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/

Connecting other MIDI devices

• When connecting other equipment to your digital piano,

ensure that all devices are turned off first.

• Freely available from the Yamaha Downloads web page (see page 6), MIDI Basics

provides an introduction to the fundamentals of MIDI.

• 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.

CAUTION

MIDI

OUT

MIDI

OUT

Digital piano

Other MIDI

device

MIDI send

MIDI receive

MIDI cable

NOTE

Connecting an iPad or iPhone

• 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 turn on Airplane Mode and

then turn on Wi-Fi.

• Be sure to place your iPad or iPhone on a stable surface to

prevent it from falling over and being damaged.

NOTE

NOTICE

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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.

• Performing on-stage as part of a band

• Singing and playing on your own

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.

 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.)



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).

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

Performing on-stage as part of a band

Please read the following before setting up.

• Ensure that the instrument is turned off before making any

connections. In addition, 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.

• 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.

PA mixer

Foot switch

or pedal

Front-of-house

speaker

Bass

Front-of-house

speaker

DI box

Guitar

Monitor speaker

Power amp

Drums

Vocal microphone

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NOTICE

• 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.

Bundled

foot switch

P-255 rear panel

DI box

To the PA mixer

DI box To the PA mixer

Input jack

(“IN”, etc.)

Input jack

(“IN”, etc.)

P-255 rear panel

Standard mono audio cable (sold separately)

Plug shape

One

line

OK?

Yes !

Please

NOTE

Standard mono audio cable

(sold separately)

P-255 rear panel

DI box

To the PA mixer

Input jack

(“IN”, etc.)

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input jacks on the PA mixer (or an on-stage sub-mixer)

using standard mono audio cables (sold separately).

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.

 Turn on your digital piano.

As described in the note 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 [ ] Standby/On switch to turn it on.

 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).

• Foot switch operating correctly as a sustain pedal (page 11).

•Reverb turned off (the PA operator will normally add the right

amount of reverb using the PA mixer).

•Sound Boost function 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.)

•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.)

 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.

•Volume when you are playing accompaniment

•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.

 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 following will continue to operate nor-

mally when the control panel is locked.

• Standby/On switch

• [MASTER VOLUME] slider

• [EQ] sliders

• [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.

• 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.

Yo ur instrument should now be fully connected. The

next step will be to balance your performance sounds.

NOTE

OK?

Ye s!

Please

OFF

This completes the setup process. You should

now be ready to play live.

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The following description covers performances where

the sound of the digital piano

q is output via a key-

board amplifier

w and performances where your

voice is amplified using a microphone

r and a PA

set

t (i.e., an amplifier and speakers).

Required equipment and connections

q Keyboard (i.e., your digital piano)

w Keyboard amplifier

e Two* standard mono audio cables

* Only one required for mono output.

r Vocal microphone

t PA set for vocals (amplifier + speakers)

y Keyboard stand, etc. (if required)

 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.)

 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.

 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.

Sound setup

Before you start performing, it is advisable to check

the connections by playing and singing.

 Turn on your digital piano.

 Set volume and tone.

•Rou ghly 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.

Singing and playing on your own

• If 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.

Please read the following before setting up.

• Ensure that the digital piano, the 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.

w Keyboard amplifier

*: Shape of plugs on standard

mono audio cable e.

One line

t Speaker for

vocals

t Speaker for

vocals

q P-255

t Amplifier for

vocals

r Vocal microphone

NOTE

NOTICE

Bundled

foot switch

P-255 rear panel

• If the PA mixer supports the input of stereo signals, see the section Connect the

instrument’s output to the PA mixer (page 36).

Yo ur equipment should now be fully connected.

• 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.

Keyboard amplifier

P-255 rear panel

INPUT

Standard mono audio cable

(sold separately)

NOTE

NOTICE

Turning on

Turning off

z Turn on

P-255

x Turn on

keyboard

amp

z Turn off

keyboard

amp

x Turn off

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• 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.

•

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.

Yo u can choose from three dif-

ferent types of sound boost. (See page 18.)

 Check your settings.

Once turned on, ensure that your digital piano is set up

as follows.

•Auto Power-Off function disabled (page 10)

• Foot switch operating correctly as a sustain pedal (page 11)

•Built-in speakers turned off if you do not need to hear them

(page 44)

 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.

•Standby/On switch

• [MASTER VOLUME] slider

• [EQ] sliders

• [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack

• Pedal unit

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.

This completes the setup process. You should

now be ready to play live.

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

Using 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

Yo ur 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

Yo ur 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 backing

tracks or effect sounds to your live performances. (See

page 34.)

Extensive MIDI and computer support

Yo ur 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

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

number

Default setting

Backup parameter

(page 46)

Page

Tuning F1. 440 Hz F8.3 41

Tuning system set-

tings

Tuning system F2.1 1 (Equal temperament)

F8.3

Base note F2.2 C 42

Dual mode settings

Dual balance F3.1

Each combination of

Voices has its own

default.

F8.1

Dual detune F3.2 42

Voice 1 octave shift F3.3 42

Voice 2 octave shift F3.4 42

Voice 1 effect depth F3.5 42

Voice 2 effect depth F3.6 42

Reset F3.7 ––42

Split mode settings

Split point F4.1 F#2

F8.1

Split balance F4.2

Each combination of

Voices has its own

default.

Right Voice octave shift F4.3 43

Left Voice octave shift F4.4 43

Right Voice effect depth F4.5 43

Left Voice effect depth F4.6 43

Damper pedal range F4.7 1 (R) 43

Reset F4.8 – – 43

Pedal and special

sound settings

Pedal [PLAY/STOP] function F5.1 OFF F8.4 43

Damper-pedal resonance depth F5.2 Voice-specific defaults F8.1 43

Soft pedal effect depth F5.3 5

F8.4

String resonance depth F5.4 544

Sustain sample depth F5.5 544

Key-off sample volume F5.6 544

Intro on/off status F5.7 ON 44

Ending on/off status F5.8 ON 44

Volume settings

Metronome volume F6.1 15 F8.1 44

Rhythm playback volume F6.2 16

F8.4

Audio song playback volume F6.3 16 44

MIDI song playback volume F6.4 20 44

Speaker on/off status F6.5 ON – 44

AUX OUT volume control F6.6 1 (Variable) – 44

Fixed AUX OUT volume F6.7 15 F8.4 44

To uch sensitivity F6.8 2

F8.1

Fixed touch-sensitivity volume F6.9 64 45

MIDI function settings

MIDI send channel F7.1 1

F8.2

MIDI receive channel F7.2 ALL 45

MIDI song playback channels F7.3 ALL F8.4 45

Local control on/off status F7.4 ON F8.2 45

Program change on/off status F7.5 ON F8.2 46

Control change on/off status F7.6 ON F8.2 46

Send initial setup F7.7 ––46

Backup and other set-

tings

Voice configuration backup F8.1 OFF

–

MIDI configuration backup F8.2 ON 47

Tuning configuration backup F8.3 ON 47

Miscellaneous backup F8.4 ON 47

Character code F8.5 Int 47

Save F8.6 – 47

Load F8.7 – 47

Auto Power-Off F8.8 30 47

Format USB flash drive F8.9 – 47

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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.

If you take no action for three seconds with a

Function parameter number being shown, the dis-

play will return to the previous screen.

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.

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.

Press the [FUNCTION] button to apply

your new setting.

After three seconds, the display will return to the

previous screen.

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.

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 “40.2”.

•Available settings: 414.8.0 to 466.8 (Hz)

•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.

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 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.

Basic Function-parameter operations

• You cannot set Function parameters during song playback (page 21),

recording (page 25), or file operations (page 30).

NOTE

40.0

Example:

Condition when F.1 selected

Descriptions of Function parameters

F1. Tuning

• Audio song playback cannot be tuned.

F2. Tuning system settings

NOTE

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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 mu sical composi-

tions. Often used in the eras of Bach and Beethoven, they are

still employed today to reproduce the music of those periods on

the harpsichord.

F2.1 Tuning system

•Available settings: 1 ...Equal temperament

2 ...Pure Major

3 ...Pure Minor

4 ...Pythagorean

5 ...Meantone

6 ...Werckmeister

7 ...Kirnberger

•Default setting: 1 ...(Equal temperament)

F2.2 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.)

•Available settings: C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, and B

•Default setting: C

Examples of base notes as shown on display

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.

Change the setting(s) using the [-/NO] and [+/YES]

buttons.

Shortcut:

Yo u can jump directly to Function parameter F3.1 by pressing

the [FUNCTION] button with the Voice buttons for the two Dual-

mode Voices held down.

F3.1 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: 0 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.

F3.2 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 0 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.

F3.3 Voice 1 octave shift

F3.4 Voice 2 octave shift

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.

•Available settings: -1, 0, and 1

•Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default.

F3.5 Voice 1 effect depth

F3.6 Voice 2 effect depth

Use these parameters to set the depth of the effect for each

of Voice 1 and Voice 2.

•Available settings: 0 to 20

•Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default.

F3.7 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.

F3. Dual mode settings

F~ G A_

Hyphen (“-”) at

top for sharp

Hyphen (“-”) at

bottom for flat

F# GAb

• 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.)

• Refer to page 14 for details of what is meant by Voice 1 and Voice 2.

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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.

Change the setting(s) using the [-/NO] and [+/YES]

buttons.

Shortcut:

Yo u can jump directly to Function parameter F4.1 by pressing

the [FUNCTION] button with the [SPLIT] button held down.

F4.1 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 the left side of the keyboard.

•Available settings: A-1 to C7 (entire keyboard)

•Default setting: F#2

Examples of split points as shown on display

F4.2 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: 0 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.

F4.3 Right Voice octave shift

F4.4 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, 0, and 1

•Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default.

F4.5 Right Voice effect depth

F4.6 Left Voice effect depth

Use these parameters to set the depth of the effect for each

of the left and right Voices.

•Available settings: 0 to 20

•Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default.

F4.7 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)

•Default setting: 1

F4.8 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.

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.

F5.1

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: OFF

F5.2 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: 0 to 10

•Default setting: Differs for each Voice

F5.3 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.)

•Available settings: 1 to 10

•Default setting: 5

F4. Split mode settings

• 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 F4.1 is not being shown by pressing the key with the [SPLIT] button

held down (page 14).

NOTE

2 F~2 E_2

Indicates a sharp

key (#).

Indicates a flat

key (b).

F2 F#2Eb2

F5.

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F5.4 String resonance depth

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.

•Available settings: 0 to 10

•Default setting: 5

F5.5 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.

•Available settings: 0 to 10

•Default setting: 5

F5.6 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, Grand Piano,

Ballad Grand, Bright Grand, Stage E.Piano, Harpsichord,

and Clavi.

•Available settings: 0 to 10

•Default setting: 5

F5.7 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

•Default setting: ON

F5.8 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

•Default setting: ON

F6.1 Metronome volume

Use this parameter to set the volume of the built-in metro-

nome.

•Available settings: 1 to 20

•Default setting: 15

Shortcut:

Yo u can jump directly to Function parameter F6.1 by pressing

the [FUNCTION] button with the [METRONOME] button held

down.

F6.2 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

•Default setting: 16

F6.3 Audio song playback volume

•Available settings: 1 to 20

•Default setting: 16

Shortcut:

Yo u can jump directly to Function parameter F6.3 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.

F6.4 MIDI song playback volume

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

•Default setting: 20

Shortcut:

Yo u can jump directly to Function parameter F6.4 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.

F6.5 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).

•Available settings:

ON (As long as headphones are not connected, the speakers will

continue to produce sound.)

OFF (The speakers will produce no sound.)

•Default setting: ON

F6.6 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 F6.7.

•Available settings: 1 (Variable) and 2 (Fixed)

•Default setting: 1

F6.7 Fixed AUX OUT volume

Using this parameter, you can set the volume to be used

when Function parameter F6.6 is set to “2” (Fixed).

•Available settings: 0 to 20

•Default setting: 15

F6. Volume settings

• When this parameter is set to “2” (Fixed), the headphones volume will also be

fixed at the level set by Function parameter F6.7.

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F6.8 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.

•Available settings: 1 .......Soft: Makes it possible to produce loud

sounds when playing softly.

2 .......Medium: Replicates the standard

response of a piano.

3 .......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 F6.9.

•Default setting: 2

F6.9 Fixed touch-sensitivity volume

Using this parameter, you can set the volume to be used

when Function parameter F6.8 is set to “OFF” (Fixed).

•Available settings: 1 (minimum volume) to 127 (maximum volume)

•Default setting: 64

The following parameters can be used to make MIDI-

related settings and to also send them to other devices. For

more information on 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.

F7.1 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 F7.1, you can set the

MIDI channel on which the digital piano will send the data

you produce by playing the keyboard.

•Available settings: 1 to 16 and OFF (no data sent)

•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.

Song data

Yo ur digital piano does not normally send data contained in

songs via the [OUT] MIDI terminal. However, if you have

selected “1&2” as the MIDI song playback channels using Func-

tion parameter F7.3 and play a non-protected MIDI song, data

from channels 3 through 16 will be sent.

F7.2 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 parameter F7.2, you can set the

MIDI channel on which the digital piano will receive data

sent by another MIDI device.

•Available settings: ALL, 1 to 16, and 1&2

•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&2” setting

If you set this parameter to “1&2”, your digital piano will receive

and play only data sent on MIDI channels 1 and 2 by a

sequencer or the like.

F7.3 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.

•Available settings: ALL and 1&2

•Default setting: ALL

When “ALL” is selected, all channels (1 to 16) will be

played. If you select “1&2”, data on channels 1 and 2 will

be played, but data on the other channels (3 to 16) will be

sent to the connected MIDI device.

F7.4 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

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

•Default setting: ON

• Changing the touch sensitivity has no effect on the weights of the keys.

• 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.

• The fixed touch-sensitivity volume applies to all Voices.

F7. MIDI function settings

NOTE

• Your digital piano’s control panel settings and keyboard Voices are unaffected by

program change messages received from other MIDI devices.

• MIDI data is not received while playing demo tracks or performing file opera-

tions.

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F7.5

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 want to link

Voices in this way, you should set this parameter to “OFF”.

•Available settings: ON and OFF

•Default setting: ON

F7.6 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.

•Available settings: ON and OFF

•Default setting: ON

F7.7 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, 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.

Set the control panel as required.

Connect the sequencer and configure it to receive

and record the initial setup data.

Use the [FUNCTION] button to select Function

parameter F7.7.

Press the [+/YES] button to send the data.

The message “End” 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 (F2.1)

•Dual balance (F3.1)

• Relative Voice detune (F3.2)

•Dual balance (F4.2)

• Certain pedal and special sound settings (F5.2 to F5.6)

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.

If 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 restored 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.

F8.1 Voice configuration backup

•Available settings: ON and OFF

•Default setting: OFF

Data retained

• Voice selection

• On/off status of Dual mode and the corresponding Voices

•Dual mode settings F3.1 through F3.6 (for each combination of

Voices)

• On/off status of Split mode and the corresponding Voices

• Split mode settings F4.1 through F4.7 (for each combination of

Voices)

•Reverb type and depth (for each Voice)

• Effect type and depth (for each Voice)

• Damper-pedal resonance depth (F5.2)

• Metronome volume (F6.1)

•Touch sensitivity settings, including fixed volume (F6.8 and F6.9)

• Refer to the MIDI Reference pdf manual for details of the MIDI Program Change

Numbers associated with the instrument’s Voices.

• Refer to the MIDI Reference pdf manual for details of the Control Change data

supported by your digital piano.

NOTE

F8. Backup and other settings

• 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.

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F8.2 MIDI configuration backup

•Available settings: ON and OFF

•Default setting: ON

Data retained

• MIDI function settings F7.1, F7.2, and F7.4 to F7.6

F8.3

Tuning configuration backup

•Available settings: ON and OFF

•Default setting: ON

Data retained

• Transpose setting (page 16)

•Tuning (F1.)

•Tuning system and base note (F2.1 and F2.2)

F8.4 Miscellaneous backup

•Available settings: ON and OFF

•Default setting: ON

Data retained

• Pedal and special sound settings F5.1 and F5.3 to F5.8

• Rhythm playback volume (F6.2)

•Audio song playback volume (F6.3)

• MIDI song playback volume (F6.4)

•Fixed AUX OUT volume (F6.7)

• MIDI song playback channels (F7.3)

F8.5 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)

•Default setting: Int

F8.6

F8.7 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.

With the [FUNCTION] button held down, use the

[-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the required

function.

F8.6 ..........Save backup data

F8.7 ..........Load backup data

The message “bUP” (Save) or “rSt” (Load) will be

displayed when you press the [+/YES] button, fol-

lowed by the message “

n Y” (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 “

End” will be

shown. After loading backup data, the digital piano

will automatically turn off and then back on.

If you wish to cancel the Save or Load operation, press

the [-/NO] button.

Backup file names

P-255.bup

F8.8 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)

F8.9 Format USB flash drive

Refer to page 33 for a description of the formatting proce-

dure.

•Available settings: n (no) and Y (yes)

• 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.

• 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.

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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.

Restoring factory settings

• You should never turn off the digital piano while the mes-

sage “CLr” 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.

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Display Messages

Press the [-/NO] button to clear messages.

Message Description

CLr

The digital piano is being restored to its default settings—that is, the settings from when it was first turned on.

• You should never turn off the digital piano while the message “Clr” is shown on the display. Failure to observe this

precaution may result in all song data (page 21), including Import Songs, being deleted.

con

The digital piano has been connected to a computer and is being used with an application. You will not be able to

operate the instrument while this message is being shown.

E01

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

the data itself.

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.

E02

The USB flash drive is write protected.

E03

The USB flash drive is nearly full or the number of files and/or folders is more than supported.

E04

Playback or recording of an audio song ended in failure. If you are using a USB flash drive that has had data recorded

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.

Enp

The digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is nearly full. Delete any unnecessary files (page 33) to free

up some memory before starting to record.

FCL

The digital piano’s internal memory was formatted because it was turned off while performing an operation. The

instrument’s settings and any songs recorded or saved on it have been lost.

• You should never turn off the digital piano while the message “FCL” is shown on the display.

For

The USB flash drive is about to be formatted.

FUL

The operation could not be completed because the digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is nearly

full. If this message is shown while recording, your performance data may not be correctly saved.

n Y

This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to proceed.

n~Y

This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to overwrite or delete data or to format a USB flash drive.

Pro

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.

UnF

The connected USB flash drive has not been correctly formatted. Ensure that the flash drive contains no irreplaceable

data and then format it (page 33).

Uoc

Connection with the USB flash drive was terminated due to abnormal electric current. Unplug the USB flash drive

from the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal and then turn the digital piano off and back on.

UU1

Communication 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.

UU2

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).

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The control panel is locked (page 18). To unlock it, press the [EFFECT] and [SOUND BOOST] buttons together.

NOTICE

Appendix

P-255 Owner’s Manual

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 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.

n 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 UNI

T] 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 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.

Yo ur 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.

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Voice List

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.

Voice

button

Voice name

Display

Touch

sensitivity

Stereo

sampling

Key-off

sampling

Sustain

sampling

String

resonance

Description

[PIANO]

Grand Piano

GP1

OOOOO

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. Suitable not

only for classical compositions but also for piano pieces of

any style.

Live Grand

GP2

OO–––

Spacious and clear piano with bright reverb. Good for popu-

lar music.

Ballad Grand

GP3

O O O O O Warm and soft piano sound. Good for relaxing music.

Bright Grand

GP4

OOOOO

Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting

through” other instruments in an ensemble.

[E.PIANO]

Stage E.Piano

EP1

O–O––

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

EP2

O––––

An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis.

Extremely “musical” response with varying timbre according

to keyboard dynamics. Good for standard popular music.

Vintage E.Piano

EP3

O––––

A slightly different electric piano sound often heard in rock

and popular music.

Synth Piano

EP4

O––––

A synth-generated type electronic piano sound often heard

in popular mu sic. Used in the Dual mode it blends well with

an acoustic piano Voice.

[ORGAN]

Jazz Organ 1

or1

–––––

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

or2

–––––

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

be switched by using the left pedal.

Pipe Organ Principal

or3

–O–––

This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet).

Good for sacred music from the Baroque period.

Pipe Organ Tutti

or4

–O–––

This is the organ’s full coupler sound often associated with

Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue.”

[CLV./VIB.]

Harpsichord 8’

CL1

–OO––

The definitive instru ment 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.

Harpsichord 8’+4’

CL2

–OO––

Mixes the same Voice an octave higher for a more brilliant

tone.

Clavi

CL3

O–O––

This is the voice of a keyboard that produces sound by strik-

ing the strings with magnetic pickups. This funky sou nd is

popular in black contemporary music. Because of its unique

structure, the instrument produces a peculiar sound when

you release the keys.

Vibraphone

CL4

OO–––

Vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets. The tone

becomes more metallic the harder you play.

[OTHERS]

Strings

o 1

OO–––

Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic

reverb. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual

mode.

Slow Strings

o 2

OO–––

Spacious strings ensemble with a slow attack. Try combin-

ing this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual

mode.

Choir

o 3

O––––

A big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmo-

nies in slow pieces.

Slow Choir

o 4

O––––

A choir Voice with a slow attack. Try combining this Voice

with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode.

Synth Pad

o 5

O––––

A warm, mellow, and spacious synth sound.

Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an ensemble.

Wood Bass

o 6

O––––

An upright bass played fingerstyle. Ideal for jazz and Latin

music.

Bass & Cymbal

o 7

O––––

Adds a cymbal Voice to the bass sound. Ideal for walking

bass lines in jazz tunes.

E.Bass

o 8

O––––

Electric bass for a wide range of music styles, jazz, rock,

popular, and more.

P-255 Owner’s Manual

50 Piano Songs (Preset Songs)

Song No. Title Composer

P.01

Invention No. 1 J.S.Bach

P.02

Invention No. 8 J.S.Bach

P.03

Gavotte J.S.Bach

P.04

Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J.S.Bach

P.05

Menuett G dur BWV.Anh.114 J.S.Bach

P.06

Le Coucou L-C.Daquin

P.07

Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov. W.A.Mozart

P.08

Turkish March W.A.Mozart

P.09

Menuett G dur W.A.Mozart

P.10

Little Serenade J.Haydn

P.11

Perpetuum mobile C.M.v.Weber

P.12

Ecossaise L.v.Beethoven

P.13

Für Elise L.v.Beethoven

P.14

Marcia alla Turca L.v.Beethoven

P.15

Piano Sonate op.13 “Pathétique” 2nd mov. L.v.Beethoven

P.16

Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” 1st mov. L.v.Beethoven

P.17

Piano Sonate op.49-2 1st mov. L.v.Beethoven

P.18

Impromptu op.90-2 F.P.Schubert

P.19

Moments Musicaux op.94-3 F.P.Schubert

P.20

Frühlingslied op.62-2 J.L.F.Mendelssohn

P.21

Jägerlied op.19b-3 J.L.F.Mendelssohn

P.22

Fantaisie-Impromptu F. F.C ho pi n

P.23

Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” F.F.Chopin

P.24

Etude op.10-5 “Black keys” F.F.Chopin

P.25

Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de l'adieu” F. F.C ho pi n

P.26

Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary” F.F.Chopin

P.27

Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien” F.F.Chopin

P.28

Valse op.64-2 F.F.Chopin

P.29

Valse op.69-1 “L'adieu” F. F. C h o p i n

P.30

Nocturne op.9-2 F.F.Chopin

P.31

Träumerei R.Schumann

P.32

Fröhlicher Landmann R.Schumann

P.33

La prière d'une Vierge T.Badarzewska

P.34

Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening T.Oesten

P.35

Arabesque J.F.Burgmüller

P.36

Pastorale J.F.Burgmüller

P.37

La chevaleresque J.F.Burgmüller

P.38

Liebesträu me Nr.3 F.Liszt

P.39

Blumenlied G.Lange

P.40

Barcarolle P.I.Tchaikovsky

P.41

Melody in F A.Rubinstein

P.42

Humoresque A.Dvořák

P.43

Tango (España) I.Albéniz

P.44

The Entertainer S.Joplin

P.45

Maple Leaf Rag S.Joplin

P.46

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C.A.Debussy

P.47

Arabesque 1 C.A.Debussy

P.48

Clair de lune C.A.Debussy

P.49

Rêverie C.A.Debussy

P.50

Cakewalk C.A.Debussy

P-255 Owner’s Manual

Specifications

* 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, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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., 2oz)

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

Voices/Tone

Generation

Piano Sound Pure CF Sound Engine

Piano Tone

Generation

Effects

Sustain Samples Yes

Key-off Samples Yes

String Resonance Yes

Damper Resonance Yes

Number of Polyphony (Max.) 256

Number of Voices 24

Effects/

Functions

Typ e

Reverb 4 types

Effect 4 types

Functions

Dual Yes

Split Yes

EQ (Equalizer) 3 bands

SOUND BOOST 3 types

Rhythms Number of Preset Rhythms 10

Songs (MIDI)

Recording

Number of Songs 10

Number of Tracks 2

Data Capacity (max.) approx. 1.5 MB (approx. 550KB/Song)

Playback Data Capacity (max.) approx. 550KB/Song

Preset Number of Songs 24 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Piano Preset Songs

Data Format

Recording SMF (Format 0)

Play

bac

k 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)

Overall Controls

Metronome Yes

Tempo Range 5 – 500

Transpose -12 to 0, 0 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)

Connectivity

DC IN DC IN 16V

Headphones ×2

Sustain Pedal Yes

MIDI [IN][OUT]

AUX IN (Stereo-mini) Yes

AUX OUT [L/L+R][R]

PEDAL UNIT Yes

USB TO DEVICE Yes

USB TO HOST Yes

Amplifiers and

Speakers

Amplifiers 15W x 2

Speakers (10cm + 2.5cm) × 2

Power Supply

AC Power Adaptor (PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)

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

P-255 Owner’s Manual

Index

Numerics

50 Piano Songs (Preset Songs) ..... 52

A-B Repeat ................................... 23

Adjusting the tone  EQ .............. 17

Apps .............................................. 35

Audio equipment .......................... 34

Audio recording ............................ 25

Audio song .................................... 21

Audio song playback volume ....... 44

Auto Power-Off ...................... 10, 47

Automatic start ............................. 24

AUX OUT volume ........................ 44

Backup .......................................... 46

Character code .............................. 47

Computer ...................................... 34

Computer-related Operations .......... 6

Connecting .................................... 34

Connecting (MIDI device) ............ 35

Connecting (USB flash drives) ..... 30

Copying ........................................ 32

Damper pedal ................................ 43

Damper-pedal resonance ........ 12, 43

Delete (part) .................................. 28

Delete (User Song) ....................... 33

Demo songs .................................. 13

Digital format ................................. 6

Display Messages ......................... 49

Dual mode ............................... 14, 42

Effect ............................................. 16

Effect type ..................................... 16

Ending on/off ................................ 44

EQ ................................................. 17

Equalizer  EQ ............................ 17

External speakers .......................... 34

Factory settings ............................. 48

Fast forward .................................. 22

Foot Pedal ..................................... 11

Foot Switch (pedal) .......... 11, 36, 38

Format (USB flash drives) ...... 33, 47

Function ........................................ 40

Function parameters ..................... 40

Half-damper ..................................11

Hardcopy format .............................6

Headphones ...................................11

Import Songs .................................21

Included Accessories .......................6

Intro on/off ....................................44

iPhone/iPad ...................................35

iPhone/iPad Connection Manual .....6

Live Music Toolbox ........................7

Managing files (USB flash drives)

...31

Metronome ....................................19

Metronome volume .......................44

MIDI function settings ..................45

MIDI recording .............................25

MIDI song .....................................21

MIDI song playback volume .........44

Music rest ......................................11

P-255 Controller ........................7, 35

PA mixer ........................................36

Panel Lock ...............................18, 37

Part (Playback) ..............................23

Part (Recording) ............................27

Part-button lighting .......................26

Pedal ........................................11, 43

Pedal (sold separately) ..................12

Pedal Unit ......................................12

Performing Live ............................36

Pitch ..............................................16

Power .............................................10

Preset Song ....................................21

Recording ......................................25

Recording individual parts ............27

Reverb ...........................................15

Reverb type ...................................15

Rewind ..........................................22

Rhythm ......................................7, 20

Rhythm playback volume .............44

Rhythm Track list ..........................20

Singing .......................................... 38

Song .............................................. 21

Song Category list ........................ 21

Sound Boost ................................. 18

Sound setup ............................ 37, 38

Speaker on/off ............................... 44

Specifications ............................... 53

Split mode ............................... 14, 43

Split point ..................................... 43

Stage setup .................................... 36

String resonance ........................... 44

Sustain pedal ................................. 11

Tempo ..................................... 19, 20

Tempo (MIDI song) ...................... 22

Time signature .............................. 19

Touch sensitivity ..................... 17, 45

Transpose ...................................... 16

Troubleshooting ............................ 50

Tuning ..................................... 17, 41

Tuning system ............................... 41

USB Flash Drives ......................... 30

User Songs .................................... 21

Voice ............................................. 13

Voice demo songs ......................... 13

Voice List ...................................... 51

Volume .......................................... 11

Volume settings ............................ 44

P-255 Owner’s Manual

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: This 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

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

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 Corporation 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.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

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.

(FCC DoC)

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)

Le numéro de modèle, le numéro de série, l'alimentation requise,

etc., se trouvent sur ou près de la plaque signalétique du produit,

située dans la partie inférieure de l'unité. Notez le numéro de série

dans l'espace fourni ci-dessous et conservez ce manuel en tant que

preuve permanente de votre achat afin de faciliter l'identification du

produit en cas de vol.

N° de modèle

N° de série

(bottom_fr_01)

El número de modelo, el número de serie, los requisitos de aliment-

ación, etc. pueden encontrarse en la placa de identificación o cerca

de ella. Esta placa se encuentra en la parte inferior de la unidad.

Debe anotar dicho número en el espacio proporcionado

a continuación y conservar este manual como comprobante perma-

nente de su compra para facilitar la identificación en caso de robo.

Nº de modelo

Nº de serie

(bottom_es_01)

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som

den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har

stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,

sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er tændt — også

selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko

laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

P-255 Owner’s Manual

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical 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.

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.

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Information concernant la Collecte et le Traitement des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques.

Le symbole sur les produits, l'emballage et/ou les documents joints signifie que les produits électriques ou électroniques usagés

ne doivent pas être mélangés avec les déchets domestiques habituels.

Pour un traitement, une récupération et un recyclage appropriés des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques,

veuillez les déposer aux points de collecte prévus à cet effet, conformément à la réglementation nationale et aux Directives

2002/96/EC.

En vous débarrassant correctement des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, vous contribuerez à la

sauvegarde de précieuses ressources et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé humaine qui pourraient

advenir lors d'un traitement inapproprié des déchets.

Pour plus d'informations à propos de la collecte et du recyclage des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques,

veuillez contacter votre municipalité, votre service de traitement des déchets ou le point de vente où vous avez acheté les

produits.

[Pour les professionnels dans l'Union Européenne]

Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques veuillez contacter votre vendeur

ou fournisseur pour plus d'informations.

[Information sur le traitement dans d'autres pays en dehors de l'Union Européenne]

Ce symbole est seulement valable dans l'Union Européenne. Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser de déchets d’équipements

électriques et électroniques, veuillez contacter les autorités locales ou votre fournisseur et demander la méthode de traitement

appropriée.

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Información para Usuarios sobre Recolección y Disposición de Equipamiento Viejo

Este símbolo en los productos, embalaje, y/o documentación que se acompañe significa que los productos electrónicos y

eléctricos usados no deben ser mezclados con desechos hogareños corrientes.

Para el tratamiento, recuperación y reciclado apropiado de los productos viejos, por favor llévelos a puntos de recolección

aplicables, de acuerdo a su legislación nacional y las directivas 2002/96/EC.

Al disponer de estos productos correctamente, ayudará a ahorrar recursos valiosos y a prevenir cualquier potencial efecto

negativo sobre la salud humana y el medio ambiente, el cual podría surgir de un inapropiado manejo de los desechos.

Para mayor información sobre recolección y reciclado de productos viejos, por favor contacte a su municipio local, su servicio

de gestión de residuos o el punto de venta en el cual usted adquirió los artículos.

[Para usuarios de negocios en la Unión Europea]

Si usted desea deshacerse de equipamiento eléctrico y electrónico, por favor contacte a su vendedor o proveedor para mayor

información.

[Información sobre la Disposición en otros países fuera de la Unión Europea]

Este símbolo sólo es válido en la Unión Europea. Si desea deshacerse de estos artículos, por favor contacte a sus autoridades

locales y pregunte por el método correcto de disposición.

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P-255 Owner’s Manual

LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY ON

DIGITAL PIANOS

(P, CP, 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 YAMAHA’s 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 shipped 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) an

y 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 su rge 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 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 YAMAHA’s 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 mu st 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 MERCHANTA B I LIT Y A ND 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

INCIDENTA L O R C O NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCON VEN IENCE, LOSS OF USE,

DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR INTERRUPTION OF

PERFORMANCES OR ANY CONSEQUENCES THEREOF. YAMAHA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS

LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT YAMAHA’S OPTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This

rranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only

express warranty applicable to the Product specified herein; Yamaha neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it

any other express warranty.

If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized YAMAHA Servicer, please

contact:

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373

Telephone: 800-854-1569

www.usa.yamaha.com

Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by YAMAHA.

P-255 Owner’s Manual

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha

representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou

au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten

Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen

Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más

cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

DMI7

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario,

M1S 3R1, Canada

Tel: 416-298-1311

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620,

U.S.A.

Tel: 714-522-9011

MEXICO

Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V.

Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 “Prisma Insurgentes”,

Col. San Jose Insurgentes, Del. Benito Juarez,

03900, Mexico, D.F.

Tel: 55-5804-0600

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4º andar, Itaim Bibi,

CEP 04534-013 São Paulo, SP. BRAZIL

Tel: 011-3704-1377

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,

Sucursal Argentina

Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte,

Madero Este-C1107CEK

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: 54-11-4119-7000

VENEZUELA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,

Sucursal Venezuela

C.C. Manzanares Plaza P4

Ofic. 0401- Manzanares-Baruta

Caracas Venezuela

Tel: 58-212-943-1877

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES/

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso No.7, Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,

Ciudad de Panamá, República de Panamá

Tel: +507-269-5311

THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,

MK7 8BL, U.K.

Tel: 01908-366700

GERMANY

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Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

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Branch Poland Office

ul. Wrotkowa 14 02-553 Warsaw, Poland

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Dinacord Bulgaria LTD.

Bul.Iskarsko Schose 7 Targowski Zentar Ewropa

1528 Sofia, Bulgaria

Tel: 02-978-20-25

MALTA

Olimpus Music Ltd.

The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida

MSD06

Tel: 02133-2144

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/

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Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, Netherlands

Tel: 0347-358 040

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Tel: 01-64-61-4000

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Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy

Tel: 02-935-771

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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal

en España

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17,200, 28231

Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain

Tel: +34-91-639-88-88

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece

Tel: 01-228 2160

SWEDEN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial

Scandinavia

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S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: +46 31 89 34 00

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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland – filial

Denmark

Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

Tel: 44 92 49 00

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Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,

SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: 09 618511

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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany -

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Tel: 67 16 78 00

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Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik, Ice-

land

Tel: 525 5000

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC.

Room 37, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Moscow,

121059, Russia

Tel: 495 626 5005

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: +49-4101-3030

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Unit 4, 130 Boeing Road East Bedfordview 2008

Postnet Suite 130, Private Bag X10020 Edenvale

1610, South Africa

Tel: 27-11-454-1131

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971-4-881-5868

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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

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Maslak Meydan Sokak No:5 Spring Giz Plaza

Bağımsız Böl. No:3, 34398 Şişli, İstanbul

Tel: +90-212-999-8010

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,

Shanghai, China

Tel: 021-6247-2211

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: 2737-7688

INDIA

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector

47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Tel: 0124-485-3300

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor)

Yamaha Music Center Bldg. Jalan Jend. Gatot Sub-

roto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia

Tel: 021-520-2577

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,

Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel: 02-3467-3300

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn., Bhd.

No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya, 47301

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: 03-78030900

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel: 819-7551

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited

Block 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00,

Singapore 530202, Singapore

Tel: 65-6747-4374

TAIWAN

Yamaha Music & Electronics Taiwan Co.,Ltd.

3F, No.6, Section 2 Nan-Jing East Road, Taipei,

Taiwan R.O.C.

Tel: 02-2511-8688

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

3, 4, 15 and 16th floor, Siam Motors Building,

891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,

Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: 02-215-2622

VIETNAM

Yamaha Music Vietnam Company Limited

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Mang Thang Tam St., Ward 4, Dist.3,

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tel: +84-8-3818-1122

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Victoria 3006, Australia

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Music Works LTD

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ZG80540

C.S.G., DMI Development Division

Published 03/2014 POTO-B0

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ENGLISH P 255 FRANÇAIS DIGITAL PIANO PIANO NUMÉRIQUE PIANO DIGITAL ESPAÑOL Owner’s Manual Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones EN Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4–5. FR Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 4 et 5. ES Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 4–5. 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 recommended 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 accompany the accessory product. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones 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 mounting 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: 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 battery 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 correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated 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 regulations 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 number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. Model Serial No. Purchase Date Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production 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: 92-BP (bottom) 2 P-255 Owner’s Manual PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL Contents PRECAUTIONS .....................................................4 P-255 Manuals .......................................................6 Included Accessories .............................................6 Main Features 7 Panel Controls & Functions 8 10 Turning on the instrument ......................................10 Auto Power-Off.......................................................10 Adjusting the volume..............................................11 Setting up the music rest........................................11 Using headphones .................................................11 Connecting pedals (Sustain pedal) ........................11 Using an optional pedal unit...................................12 Main Operations Selecting & Playing Voices 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 .......................................... 32 Deleting a User Song............................................. 33 Formatting a USB flash drive................................. 33 Connecting Other Equipment Getting Ready Setting Up Using USB Flash Drives 13 Selecting Voices.....................................................13 Listening to the Voice demo songs ........................13 Layering two Voices with Dual mode .....................14 Dividing the keyboard with Split mode ...................14 Adding reverb.........................................................15 Adding effects ........................................................16 Transposing ...........................................................16 Tuning the instrument ............................................17 Changing the touch sensitivity ...............................17 Adjusting the tone ..................................................17 Boosting the overall sound.....................................18 Locking the control panel .......................................18 Using the Metronome 19 Playing Rhythm Tracks 20 Playing Songs 21 34 Connecting audio equipment ................................. 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 own........................... 38 Customizing with Function Parameters 40 Basic Function-parameter operations.................... 41 Descriptions of Function parameters ..................... 41 Restoring factory settings ...................................... 48 Appendix Display Messages ............................................... 49 Troubleshooting .................................................. 50 Voice List............................................................. 51 50 Piano Songs (Preset Songs) .......................... 52 Specifications ...................................................... 53 Index ................................................................... 54 Supported song types ............................................21 Playing a song........................................................21 Convenient playback functions ..............................23 Recording Keyboard Performances 25 Simple recording of all parts (MIDI or Audio songs)................................................................25 Recording individual parts (MIDI songs) ................27 Deleting recorded parts individually (MIDI songs)..28 Changing Voice(s) and tempo, etc. after recording (MIDI songs) ......................................................28 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. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • 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. • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (page 53) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • 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 liquids 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. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire. Do not open • This instrument contains no user-serviceable 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. If you notice any abnormality • 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. - It emits unusual smells or smoke. - Some object has been dropped into the instrument. - There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument. CAUTION 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 precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Connections • 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. • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • 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 Location • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. 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 [ ] (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 outlet. DMI-5 4 P-255 Owner’s Manual 1/1 Notice Information To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.  About copyrights  Handling and Maintenance • 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. • 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.) • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • 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.  Saving data • 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. • To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB flash memories. • 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. • 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.  About functions/data bundled with the instrument • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.  About this manual • The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. • Apple, Mac, Macintosh, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • 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 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) Owner’s Manual (this booklet) This manual describes how to use the P255. iPhone/iPad Connection Manual This manual describes how to connect your digital piano to smart devices such as an iPad or iPhone. Computer-related Operations This manual describes how to connect your digital piano and a computer. MIDI Reference This manual contains the instrument’s MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation Chart. MIDI Basics 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  Owner’s Manual (this book)  Online Member Product Registration*1  AC Power Adaptor *2  Footswitch  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 included 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 painstakingly 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 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 deactivates 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 various 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 & Functions @1 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 @0 q [ ] Standby/On switch ...................................Page 10 Use this switch to turn the instrument on or set it to Standby mode. w [MASTER VOLUME] slider ............................... Page 11 Use this slider to adjust the instrument’s overall volume. e [DEMO] button ..................................................Page 13 Use this button to play demo tracks for individual Voices. r [TRANSPOSE] button .......................................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. Use this button to adjust the instrument’s tempo. !0 [METRONOME] button .................................... Page 19 Use this button to turn the metronome on and off. !1 [RHYTHM] button ............................................ Page 20 Use this button to turn rhythm tracks on and off. !2 Display ............................................................. Page 10 The display shows the current tempo when the digital piano is turned on. Following this, it shows useful information relevant to the operation you are performing at the time. Use this button to select the category of song you wish to play back. NOTICE • Dashes (“-”) will scroll across the display while the instrument is accessing data. Do not turn off the instrument at this time. Failure to observe this precaution may cause the data to be corrupted. y [REC] button .....................................................Page 25 !3 [FUNCTION] button ........................................ Page 40 t [SELECT] button ..............................................Page 21 Use this button to record what you play on the keyboard. u [PLAY/STOP] button ........................................Page 22 Use this button to start and stop playback of Piano Songs (50 included), recordings of your own performances, or songs stored on a USB flash drive. i [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons ............................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 o [TEMPO] button ................................. Pages 19, 20, 22 P-255 Owner’s Manual Use this button to access other highly convenient functions. !4 [-/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 values by pressing both buttons simultaneously. !5 Voice buttons .................................................... Page 13 Use these buttons to select various Voices. Panel Controls & Functions @7 @8 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 !9 !7 !2 !3 !4 !5 !8 !6 !6 [SPLIT] button ...................................................Page 14 @3 [L/L+R] and [R] AUX OUT jacks ..................... Page 34 Use this button to assign different Voices to the left-hand and right-hand sides of the keyboard. Use these jacks to connect your digital piano to powered speakers and the like in order to play at higher volumes. !7 [REVERB] and [EFFECT] buttons ..........Pages 15, 16 @4 [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack ................................... Page 11 Use these buttons to apply reverb and other effects to the sound produced by the digital piano. !8 [SOUND BOOST] button ..................................Page 18 Use this button to make the instrument sound louder and enhance its presence in live performance situations. !9 [EQ] (Equalizer) sliders ...................................Page 17 Use this jack to connect the foot switch that came with your digital piano or an optional foot switch or pedal (sold separately). @5 [IN] and [OUT] MIDI terminals ........................ Page 35 Use these terminals to connect the instrument to other devices in order to exchange data via MIDI. Use the Low, Mid, and High sliders to adjust the tone of the sound produced by the instrument in the corresponding frequency ranges. @6 [USB TO HOST] terminal.......................... Pages 34, 35 @0 [PHONES] jacks ............................................... Page 11 @7 [PEDAL UNIT] terminal ................................... Page 12 Use each of these audio jacks to connect a pair of stereo headphones. @1 [USB TO DEVICE] terminal ..............................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. Use this terminal to connect the instrument to an iPhone, iPad, or computer. Use this terminal to connect an optional pedal unit (sold separately). @8 [DC IN] jack ....................................................... Page 10 Use this jack to connect the power adaptor that came with your digital piano. @2 [AUX IN] jack .....................................................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 (@0) and the AUX OUT jacks (@3). P-255 Owner’s Manual 9 Getting Ready Setting Up Turning on the instrument Auto Power-Off 1 Plug the appliance end of the AC power cord into the bundled power adaptor as shown in the figure. 2 Plug the power adaptor’s DC cable into the [DC IN] jack on the rear panel. AC wall socket [DC IN] jack 3 2 The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns off your digital piano after a set period of inactivity in order to save power. By default, it will turn off the instrument after 30 minutes if it 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 while holding down the left-most key on the keyboard. When disabled in this way, the instrument will not turn off automatically. The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on locale. 3 Left-most key 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. WARNING • Be sure to use a power supply at the correct voltage. CAUTION • 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. 4 Press the [ Changing the Auto Power-Off time 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to access the Function parameters. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly until Function parameter F8.8 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. ] Standby/On switch. • Available settings: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes • Default setting: 30 minutes 4 Display 120 Normally shows the current tempo. [ ] 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 [ On switch once again. ] Standby/ CAUTION • 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. NOTE Press the [FUNCTION] button to return to the previous screen. NOTE • 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 at this time. NOTICE • In certain modes of operation, the Auto Power-Off function 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. • If your digital piano is connected to other equipment 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 automatically when connected to other equipment, disable the Auto Power-Off function. • 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 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.) Setting Up 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. Quieter Louder 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 FC3 Foot Pedal or an FC5 Foot Switch (sold separately). The FC3 supports half-damper playing. FC4 Setting up the music rest To set up the music rest, insert it into the groove at the back of the control panel. Half-damper playing Your digital piano can adjust the length of sustain in response to how much the pedal is operated. In specific 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. Using headphones 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 output from the instrument’s speakers when headphones are connected to either or both of the jacks. NOTE • 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. • Be sure to turn off the digital piano before connecting or disconnecting a foot switch or pedal. Front panel Standard stereophone plug CAUTION • To prevent hearing loss, avoid using headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time. P-255 Owner’s Manual 11 Setting Up Using an optional pedal unit An LP-255 Pedal Unit (sold separately) can be connected 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). 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 sustain 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. L-255 (sold separately) 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. LP-255 (sold separately) NOTE • 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 sustain for longer than normal after you release the corresponding keys. This pedal supports half-damper playing—the more you operate it, the longer the notes sustain. 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 softened. NOTE • 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). 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 Main Operations Selecting & 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. 1 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. 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 names of the individual demo songs. Voice Demo Song list Voice button [PIANO] Display Voice Name Ballad GP3 Grand Pipe or3 Organ [ORGAN] Principal Title Intermezzo, 6 Stücke, op.118-2 J. Brahms Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV.601 J. S. Bach Triosonate Nr.6, BWV.530 J. S. Bach Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e continuo No.7, BWV.1058 J. S. Bach Gigue, Französische Suiten Nr.5, BWV.816 J. S. Bach Pipe or4 Organ Tutti Harpsi- NOTE • When you press a Voice button, the most-recently selected Voice will be shown on the display. • Although your digital piano can adjust the loudness of Voices based on the strength of your playing, certain Voices do not support this Touch Sensitivity feature. Refer to the Voice List (page 51) for details. 2 Play the keyboard to hear how the selected Voice sounds. [CLV./ VIB.] CL1 chord 8’ Harpsi- CL2 chord 8’+4’ Composer • The demonstration Songs listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. • All other Songs are Yamaha originals (© 2013 Yamaha Corporation) 1 Press the [DEMO] button to start playback. 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. NOTE • Demo songs cannot be played during recording (page 25) or file operations (page 30). NOTE • The digital piano does not transmit MIDI data when demo songs are playing. In addition, MIDI data will not be received at this time. NOTE • 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 with these songs. P-255 Owner’s Manual 13 Selecting & 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. 1 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. Dividing the keyboard with Split mode Using Split mode as described below, you can divide the keyboard into left and right sides and assign different 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. 1 Activate Split mode. Press the [SPLIT] button and verify that it lights up. NOTE • Two different voices corresponding to the same Voice button—such as Grand Piano and Live Grand—cannot be layered. • Dual mode and Split mode cannot be activated at the same time. 2 By default, the Wood Bass Voice will be assigned to the left side of the keyboard at this time. Activate Dual mode. Press the Voice buttons for the two selected Voices together and verify that they both light up. NOTE • Dual mode and Split mode cannot be activated at the same time. 2 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 automatically 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. NOTE • You 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. Set the split point. The split point is the location at which the keyboard is divided. To set this point, press the corresponding 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) A-1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 NOTE • The key that defines the split point is included in the left side of the keyboard. • The split point can also be set using the corresponding Function 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 3 Leave Dual mode. Press any Voice button to return to normal play mode. F2 F#2 F 2 F~2 E_2 Indicates a sharp key (#). 14 P-255 Owner’s Manual Eb2 Indicates a flat key (b). Selecting & Playing Voices 3 4 Select a Voice for the right side. Use the corresponding Voice button to make your selection. 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 produced. When you activate Split mode, the Voices’ octave settings and volume balance in addition to their reverb and effect types and depths will be automatically 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. Adding reverb Using the digital piano’s Reverb function, you can add reverberation similar to that of a concert hall to individual 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 Whenever you press and release the [REVERB] button, the current reverb type will be shown on the display. You can then cycle through the different types by pressing the [REVERB] button the required number of times. Reverb types Display Type Description rt1 Room This setting adds a continuous reverb effect similar to the acoustic reverberation you would hear in a small room. rt2 Hall 1 This setting simulates the natural reverberation of a small concert hall. rt3 Hall 2 This setting simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall. rt4 Stage This setting reproduces a reverb effect similar to that of a live music environment. Off 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 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. OFF Setting the reverb depth You can change the setting by pressing the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons with the [REVERB] button held down. • Available settings: 0 (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 & Playing Voices Adding effects Transposing 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] button, the current effect type will be shown on the display. You can then cycle through the different types by pressing the [EFFECT] button the required number of times. The Transpose 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. Setting the transpose amount Effect types Display Type Description Et1 Chorus This setting can be used to make the Voice sound thicker and wider. Et2 Phaser This setting adds a distinctive sweeping effect to the sound. Et3 Tremolo This setting can be used to add a shuddering volume effect. Et4 Rotary speaker This setting produces the vibrato effect of a rotary speaker. OFF Off With this setting, no effect is applied to the 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: 0 (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 Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button to set the transpose amount in semitone units. To restore the non-transposed default setting (0), press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together with the [TRANSPOSE] button held down. 5 Transpose amount • 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. NOTE • The playback of audio songs cannot be transposed. Selecting & Playing Voices 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 using Function parameter F1. Refer to page 41 for details. 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 equalize to your liking. Changing the touch sensitivity The degree to which the instrument reflects differences in the strength of your playing in the sound produced is referred to as touch sensitivity, and this setting can be adjusted. (Changing the touch sensitivity has no effect on the weights of the keys.) Touch sensitivity is set using Function parameter F6.8. Refer to page 45 for details. • LOW slider.....Used to adjust the tone in the Low frequency band. • MID slider ......Used to adjust the tone in the Mid frequency band. • HIGH slider ...Used to adjust the tone in the High frequency band. When you move a slider up, the volume of the corresponding frequency band will be boosted and viceversa. • Move the LOW slider up and down to adjust the sound’s thickness and punch. • 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. NOTE • The Equalizer function has no effect on audio songs or sound input via the [AUX IN] jack. P-255 Owner’s Manual 17 Selecting & 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 performance 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. Locking the control panel As described below, your digital piano’s Panel Lock function allows you to temporarily disable controlpanel buttons to prevent them being operated unintentionally while performing. 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. 1 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 1 Producing smooth dynamics, this type is ideal for solo performances of uplifting songs and the like. 2 This type produces a smoother, clearer sound than Type 1, making it the perfect choice when singing and playing at the same time. 3 In addition to a brighter, more-powerful sound than Type 2, this type also has a clearer attack. As such, it is an excellent choice when, for example, performing as part of a band. NOTE • 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: .............................................................. See page 36. • If singing and playing on your own: .............................................................. See page 38. 18 P-255 Owner’s Manual Lock the control panel. Press the [EFFECT] and [SOUND BOOST] buttons together. All control-panel buttons with the exception of the [ ] Standby/On switch will be disabled. The message “---” is shown on the display while the control panel is locked. Control panel locked: 2 Unlock the control panel. Press the [EFFECT] and [SOUND BOOST] buttons together once again. The control panel will be unlocked and the display will return to the normal tempo or song number screen. NOTE • Locking the control panel has no effect on the [ ] Standby/On switch, the [MASTER VOLUME] slider, the [EQ] sliders, or any connected pedals (pedal unit or sustain pedal). 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. 1 Turn on the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button and verify that the metronome starts to play. 2 Turn off the metronome. You can stop the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button once again. 120. The beat indicator flashes in time as the metronome plays. NOTE • 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 [METRONOME] 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 [METRONOME] button held down. 0 Time signature NOTE • If a MIDI song (page 21) has been selected: Each MIDI song has its own default settings for tempo and time signature. Whenever you play 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 Playing Rhythm Tracks Your digital piano’s Rhythm function provides ten different rhythm tracks for you to play along with. The following describes how to use this function. 1 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 section will be played first. 120. 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. The beat indicator flashes in time as a rhythm track plays. NOTE • A rhythm track cannot be played together with the metronome. NOTE • 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 20 Turn off the rhythm track. You can stop a rhythm track by pressing the [RHYTHM] button once again. If ending playback has been turned on using the corresponding Function parameter (page 40), the rhythm track’s ending section will be played first. P-255 Owner’s Manual To restore the default setting of 1, press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together with the [RHYTHM] button held down. Rhythm Track list Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Track name 8 Beat 1 8 Beat 2 16 Beat 1 16 Beat 2 Shake 12/8 Shuffle Swing Bossanova Jazz Waltz 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 contain 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; in 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 data formats Supported song types Song Category list Category Song numbers Audio songs A.00 to A.99 stored on a Aud* USB flash drive 001 to 999** MIDI songs S.00 to S.99 stored on a Sng* USB flash drive 001 to 999** U.00 to U.09 USr Description Audio-format User Songs recorded using the instrument itself (page 25). Audio-format Import Songs either purchased or created on a computer. MIDI-format User Songs recorded using the instrument itself (page 25). MIDI-format Import Songs either purchased or created on a computer. MIDI-format User Songs recorded within the instrument itself (page 25). MIDI songs stored on MIDI-format Import Songs the instrueither purchased or created ment 001 to 700** on a computer and then transferred to the instrument. Preset PrE Songs (MIDI) P.01 to P.50 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 Format (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] terminal, and then follow the procedure described below. 1 Your digital piano contains 50 built-in Piano Songs. See the table of page 52 for details. *: 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 be saved in that folder. Select the correct song category using the [SELECT] button. You can cycle through the available categories (Aud, Sng, USr, and PrE) with each press of the button; however, Aud and Sng are shown only when a USB flash drive has been plugged into the instrument. If you wish to play an Import Song (001 to 999), be sure to choose the corresponding category. NOTE • If 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 content for song selection. 2 Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select a song number, “rnd” (random), or “ALL”. If necessary, press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together to show Import Songs (001 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.) 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. • Song number...... Used to select one specific song to play. For details, see the table on page 21. • rnd (random) ... Used when you want to play all songs of the selected category continuously and in random order. • ALL..................... Used when you want to play all songs of the selected category continuously and in sequence. 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 [+/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. NOTE • If 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 for MIDI songs or the elapsed time for audio songs. 4 Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again when you want to stop the song. If you selected a specific song using its song number in Step 2 above, it will stop automatically after playing once to the end. Screen for MIDI songs 1. 2. Current measure number Screen for audio songs 0.01 0.02 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. Elapsed time Minutes. If the song has played for longer than ten minutes, the tens digit is not shown. Seconds NOTE • 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 currently 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] buttons go out when you select a song, this indicates that the song in question contains no data and cannot be played. 22 P-255 Owner’s Manual 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&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 character code using the corresponding Function parameter (page 40). Playing Songs Convenient playback functions Part Cancel (MIDI songs) Your digital piano’s Preset Songs and certain other MIDI songs are divided into left-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. 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 using this function. 1 1 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 if you want to stop the song before it reaches the end. NOTE • The left- and right-hand parts can also be toggled on and off during playback. • When another song is selected, both the left-hand and right-hand parts will be automatically turned on. 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 “A-” 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 “A-b” 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 settings by selecting a different song. NOTE • 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. • 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. NOTE • Looping from the beginning of a song: If you wish to set the A point at the beginning of a song, press the [PLAY/ STOP] button with the [FUNCTION] button held down before starting playback. • 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. • 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] button 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 removing your hands from the keyboard. (*: Sold separately.) 24 P-255 Owner’s Manual 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 example, 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 recording depends on the size of the USB flash drive being used. The instrument itself supports individual recordings of up to 80 minutes in length. Simple recording of all parts (MIDI or Audio songs) 1 2 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. Audio songs must be recorded on a USB flash drive. Be sure to read the section “Working with USB flash drives” (page 30) before recording on a USB flash drive. Select the recording method.  To record in MIDI format: Press the [SELECT] button as many times as necessary to show “USr” if you wish to record on the instrument itself or “Sng” to record on a USB flash drive. USr For recording a MIDI song on the instrument itself Sng For recording a MIDI song on a USB flash drive  To record in audio format: Press the [SELECT] button as many times as necessary to show “Aud” (for saving your recording on a USB flash drive). Aud For recording an audio song on a USB flash drive NOTE • Recording is not possible during song playback (page 21) or file operations (page 30). 3 Select a song number for the recording using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. • U.00 to U.09 .... MIDI-format User Songs stored on the instrument itself • S.00 to S.99 .... MIDI-format User Songs stored on a USB flash drive • A.00 to A.99 .... Audio-format User Songs stored on a USB flash drive If you activate Record mode without selecting a song number, your performance will be recorded to the currently selected song. If, however, the current song is an audio-format Import Song, an Atype song number will be selected; alternatively, a U-type song number will be selected in the case of an MIDI-format Import Song. Meanwhile, if a Preset Song is currently selected, a U-type song number will be selected for recording. If the corresponding song already contains data, it will be overwritten. P-255 Owner’s Manual 25 Recording Keyboard Performances Typical part-button lighting pattern: NOTE • Whenever the digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is close to full, the message “Enp” 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.  When recording MIDI data: If the selected song contains data, the [RIGHT] and/or [LEFT] button will light up. Off: No data 6 Lit (green): Contains data  When recording audio data: There is no distinction between the different parts. 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 display during recording. 1. Both lamps lit (green): Parts contain data 2. Current measure number  When recording audio data: The elapsed time is shown on the display during recording. Both lamps off: No data in the parts NOTICE • Please note that if you record to a song, any existing data will be overwritten. 4 NOTE • 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. • You can also record with the metronome (page 19) turned on, but the metronome will not be recorded. • When recording audio, certain combinations of [EQ] slider and Sound Boost settings can produce distortion in the recorded data. 5 0.01. Set the Voice you wish to use for recording 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. Minutes. If more than ten minutes has been recorded, the tens digit is not shown. Seconds NOTE • When recording audio, sound input via the [AUX IN] jack will also be recorded. 7 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.  When recording MIDI data: 0.02. Elapsed time 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 “End” will be shown, followed by the song number. In addition, the instrument will automatically leave Record mode. NOTICE • 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. NOTE • The message “FUL” 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. 8 Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play back your recorded performance.  When recording audio data: To stop playback, press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again. 26 P-255 Owner’s Manual Recording Keyboard Performances Recording individual parts (MIDI songs) 4 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 start 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 performance 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 “End” will be shown, followed by the song number. The recorded part’s button will then light up in green, and the instrument will automatically leave Record mode. When recording in MIDI, you can record the left-hand and right-hand parts separately as described below. 1 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). 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 • 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 overwritten. 2 NOTICE • 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. Press the [REC] button to activate Record mode. 6 Whenever the digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is close to full, the message “Enp” 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. 3 Play your recording. You can play the performance just recorded by pressing the [PLAY/STOP] button. To stop playback, press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again. If necessary, you can now repeat Steps 2 to 5 to record the other part and complete your song. 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. 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 recording. 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-format User Song. To delete both parts, refer to the section “Deleting a User Song” (page 33). 1 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). NOTE • If 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. 3 Select the part you wish to delete by pressing the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button and verify that it starts to flash.  If deleting the right part: 4 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. NOTE • If 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 parameters. 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 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) Reverb depth* Effect depth* Dual-mode Voice* Dual-mode volume balance* Dual-mode detune* Dual-mode octave shift Split-mode Voice* Split-mode volume balance* Split-mode octave shift Rhythm (right part only) Data recorded for the song • • • • • • • • • • Tempo* Time signature Reverb type (or “OFF” setting)* Effect type (or “OFF” setting)* Tuning system* Damper-pedal resonance depth* Soft pedal effect depth* String resonance depth* Sustain sample depth* Key-off sample volume* 1 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 “or2”. NOTE • If you wish to change the tempo, reverb, or effect, please do so in Step 3. 28 P-255 Owner’s Manual 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 settings common to both parts, select either the left or right part.) Verify that the selected part’s button is flashing 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 settings, press the [REC] button once again. NOTICE • 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. 4 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 number. In addition, the instrument will automatically leave Record mode. NOTICE • 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 Using USB Flash Drives With a USB flash drive plugged in, you can use your digital piano to perform the following tasks. • Listen to songs stored on the USB flash drive........................................................ Page 21 • Record your performances on the USB flash drive ................................................ Page 25 • Copy User Songs recorded on the digital piano itself to the USB flash drive........ Page 32 • Delete songs from the USB flash drive .................................................................. Page 33 • Format the USB flash drive .................................................................................... Page 33 • Create backup files ................................................................................................. Page 47 Working with USB flash drives Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal Using USB Flash Memory When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below. 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. For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to the owner’s manual of the USB device.  Number of USB flash memories that can be used  Compatible USB devices Only one USB flash memory device can be connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. • USB flash memory Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used. The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee 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 • 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.  Formatting USB flash memory You should format the USB storage device only with this instrument (page 33). A USB storage device formatted on another device may not operate properly. NOTICE • The Format operation overwrites any previously existing data. Make sure that the USB flash memory you are formatting does not contain important data.  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-protect.  Turning off the instrument  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 connected in the proper direction. NOTICE • Avoid connecting or disconnecting the USB device while executing playback/recording and file management operations (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. NOTE • When connecting a USB cable, make sure that the length is less than 3 meters. 30 P-255 Owner’s Manual 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. Using USB Flash Drives 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 NOTE • File operations cannot be performed during the following: • Song playback (page 21) • Recording (page 25) NOTE • Your digital piano can recognize and play a maximum of 999 Import Song files on a USB flash drive. Fourth level Songs here are playable. Song file USER FILES folder Third level 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. User Song (MIDI) USERSONG xx.mid User Song (audio) USERAUDIO xx.wav Song folder Song file Song folder Song file Songs here are not playable. Song folder Song file Song folder 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 MIDIformat 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). 1 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 [FUNCTION] button held down. After the message “CPY” has been shown on the display, the lowest available User Song number (e.g., “S.00”) at the copy destination will be shown. Following this, the message “n Y” (no/ yes) will be shown. Song numbers CPY S.00 n Y Example for “S.00” To cancel this operation, press the [-/NO] button while “n Y” is being shown. NOTE • 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 4 Press the [+/YES] button to copy the song. When the song has been copied, the message “End” will be shown. If you wish to cancel the Copy operation at this time, press the [-/NO] button. NOTICE • 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 Deleting a User Song Using the following procedure, you can delete a MIDI-format User Song (S.**) or audio-format User Song (A.**) from a USB flash drive or a User Song (U.**) stored on the digital piano itself. 1 Plug in the USB flash drive. 2 Select the song you wish to delete. Refer to page 21 for details. 3 Formatting a USB flash drive As described below, a USB flash drive can be formatted 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. 1 Plug in the USB flash drive. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button as many times as necessary to select Function parameter F8.9. Press the [SELECT] button with the [FUNCTION] button held down. F8.9 4 3 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 “End” will be shown. If you wish to cancel the Delete operation at this time, press the [-/NO] button. Press the [+/YES] button to format the USB flash drive. The message “n Y” (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 “End” 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 “For” or “n Y” is being shown. NOTICE • You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling across the display. NOTICE • You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling across the display. The message “dEL” will be shown, followed by the message “n Y” (no/yes). P-255 Owner’s Manual 33 Connecting Other Equipment CAUTION • When connecting other equipment to your digital piano, ensure 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 equipment damage. NOTICE • 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 & 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. Connecting to a computer With your digital piano’s [USB TO HOST] terminal connected 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 connect 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 Portable music player Digital piano Digital piano Computer USB cable Headphones jack Stereo mini-plug Stereo mini-plug Stereo audio cable NOTICE • Use a USB A-B cable. Make sure that the length is less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used with your digital piano. NOTE 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 connect 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 using 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. NOTE • 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. • Select cables and plugs with the lowest resistance possible. • 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. • 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 • Your digital piano will start to exchange MIDI data shortly after the USB connection is made. • When connecting your digital piano to a computer via USB, do so directly with one cable and not via a USB hub. NOTE • Refer to the owner’s manuals that came with your computer and sequencer application for details on configuring them for use with MIDI. Types of file that can be exchanged with a computer Songs: • Files with a .mid extension (SMF format 0 or 1) NOTE • Certain MIDI files in SMF format 0 or 1 may contain data that is not supported by your digital piano. In such a case, the files may not play as originally intended. Connecting Other Equipment Connecting other MIDI devices Connecting an iPad or iPhone 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. • [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 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 applications, refer to the following Yamaha web page. http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ NOTE • 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 turn on Airplane Mode and then turn on Wi-Fi. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI send MIDI IN MIDI OUT NOTICE • Be sure to place your iPad or iPhone on a stable surface to prevent it from falling over and being damaged. MIDI cable MIDI receive The digital piano’s MIDI related settings—such as send channel, receive channel, and the type of data sent and received—can be configured using the corresponding Function parameters (page 40). NOTE • Freely available from the Yamaha Downloads web page (see page 6), MIDI Basics provides an introduction to the fundamentals of MIDI. NOTE • 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. P-255 Owner’s Manual 35 Performing Live Your digital piano features a number of convenient functions for use when setting it up on stage in order to perform live. In order to provide a practical description of the connections and settings required in this type of situation, we will focus on the following two typical modes of use. • 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.  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 sustain. (See page 11.) P-255 rear panel 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. P-255 DI box Guitar Bass Foot switch or pedal Bundled foot switch  Connect the instrument’s output to the PA mixer. In order to be heard, your instrument will need to be connected to the PA mixer’s inputs. Normally, this connection 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). z x Yes! OK? Please Drums c Monitor speaker P-255 rear panel Vocal microphone To the PA mixer DI box Input jack (“IN”, etc.) DI box Front-of-house speaker PA mixer Front-of-house speaker Input jack (“IN”, etc.) To the PA mixer Plug shape One line Power amp Standard mono audio cable (sold separately) NOTE NOTICE Please read the following before setting up. • Ensure that the instrument is turned off before making any connections. In addition, 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. • 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 instrument. Turning your digital piano on or off when the operator is not ready can damage the PA system. • 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 DI box To the PA mixer Input jack (“IN”, etc.) Standard mono audio cable (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 36 P-255 Owner’s Manual Performing Live input jacks on the PA mixer (or an on-stage sub-mixer) using standard mono audio cables (sold separately). NOTE • 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 standard 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 connected, the PA operator will ask each musician in turn to play his or her instrument. You should get ready as follows.  Turn on your digital piano. As described in the note 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 [ ] Standby/On switch to turn it on. z x OK? Yes! Please c  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). Foot switch operating correctly as a sustain pedal (page 11). Reverb turned off (the PA operator will normally add the right amount of reverb using the PA mixer). OFF • Sound Boost function turned on if you are finding it difficult to make your digital piano heard within the overall mix: This function 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.) 1 2 3 • 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.)  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. • Volume when you are playing accompaniment • Volume when you are playing loudest, such as during a keyboard solo • Volume of each Voice to be used Roughly speaking, the [MASTER VOLUME] slider should be set between 5 and 7 for playing accompaniment 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 different Voices or raised in order to play a solo, you should do this yourself using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Similarly, you should use the [EQ] sliders 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 everything you need to in order to play well. If, for example, 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.  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 performing. To activate this function, press the [EFFECT] and [SOUND BOOST] buttons together. Note that the following will continue to operate normally when the control panel is locked. • • • • • Standby/On switch [MASTER VOLUME] slider [EQ] sliders [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack Pedal unit Performing When playing live, try to relax and listen to your monitor 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 q is output via a keyboard amplifier w and performances where your voice is amplified using a microphone r and a PA set t (i.e., an amplifier and speakers).  Connect the instrument’s output to the keyboard 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 amplifier’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. Required equipment and connections Keyboard amplifier q Keyboard (i.e., your digital piano) w Keyboard amplifier e Two* standard mono audio cables P-255 rear panel * Only one required for mono output. r Vocal microphone t PA set for vocals (amplifier + speakers) y Keyboard stand, etc. (if required) INPUT Standard mono audio cable (sold separately) r Vocal microphone t Amplifier for vocals q P-255 t Speaker for vocals t Speaker for y vocals e* NOTE • If the PA mixer supports the input of stereo signals, see the section Connect the instrument’s output to the PA mixer (page 36).  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. w Keyboard amplifier *: Shape of plugs on standard mono audio cable e. One line NOTE • If 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, the keyboard amplifier, and all other devices are turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Music equipment can be permanently damaged by plugging cables in and out with the power turned on. Sound setup Before you start performing, it is advisable to check the connections by playing and singing.  Turn on your digital piano. NOTICE • When turning on the equipment, first ensure that your digital piano’s [MASTER VOLUME] slider is set to the MIN position 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  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 sustain. (See page 11.) Turning off z Turn on x Turn on z Turn off x Turn off P-255 keyboard amp keyboard amp P-255 P-255 rear panel Bundled foot switch 38 P-255 Owner’s Manual  Set volume and tone. • Roughly speaking, you should set the digital piano’s [MASTER 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. Performing Live • We recommend setting the [EQ] sliders to their central positions and adjusting the overall tone using the keyboard amplifier. This approach provides the maximum adjustable range should you need to change the tone during your performance. • 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 different types of sound boost. (See page 18.) 1 2 3  Check your settings. Once turned on, ensure that your digital piano is set up as follows. • Auto Power-Off function disabled (page 10) • Foot switch operating correctly as a sustain pedal (page 11) • Built-in speakers turned off if you do not need to hear them (page 44) 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 performing. To activate this function, press the [EFFECT] and [SOUND BOOST] buttons together. Note that the following will continue to operate normally when the control panel is locked. • • • • • Standby/On switch [MASTER VOLUME] slider [EQ] sliders [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack Pedal unit 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 Using 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 keyboard 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 provided 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 performances. (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 accompaniment. (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 backing 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 keyboardplaying experience in many other ways. (See page 35.) 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. Support for smart-device apps Using the specially developed app P-255 Controller, you can set your instrument in a simpler, more intuitive manner. (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 Dual mode settings Split mode settings Pedal and special sound settings Volume settings MIDI function settings Backup and other settings 40 Default setting Backup parameter (page 46) F8.3 Page F1. 440 Hz Tuning system F2.1 1 (Equal temperament) Base note F2.2 C Dual balance F3.1 Dual detune F3.2 Voice 1 octave shift F3.3 Voice 2 octave shift F3.4 Voice 1 effect depth F3.5 Voice 2 effect depth F3.6 Reset F3.7 – Split point F4.1 F#2 Split balance F4.2 Right Voice octave shift F4.3 Left Voice octave shift F4.4 Right Voice effect depth F4.5 Left Voice effect depth F4.6 Damper pedal range F4.7 1 (R) Reset F4.8 – – Pedal [PLAY/STOP] function F5.1 OFF F8.4 43 Damper-pedal resonance depth F5.2 Voice-specific defaults F8.1 43 Soft pedal effect depth F5.3 5 43 String resonance depth F5.4 5 44 Tuning Tuning system settings Function number F8.3 41 42 42 42 42 Each combination of Voices has its own default. F8.1 42 42 42 42 – 42 43 43 Each combination of Voices has its own default. 43 F8.1 43 43 43 Sustain sample depth F5.5 5 Key-off sample volume F5.6 5 43 F8.4 43 44 44 Intro on/off status F5.7 ON Ending on/off status F5.8 ON Metronome volume F6.1 15 Rhythm playback volume F6.2 16 Audio song playback volume F6.3 16 MIDI song playback volume F6.4 20 Speaker on/off status F6.5 ON – 44 AUX OUT volume control F6.6 1 (Variable) – 44 Fixed AUX OUT volume F6.7 15 F8.4 44 Touch sensitivity F6.8 2 Fixed touch-sensitivity volume F6.9 64 MIDI send channel F7.1 1 MIDI receive channel F7.2 ALL MIDI song playback channels F7.3 ALL F8.4 45 Local control on/off status F7.4 ON F8.2 45 Program change on/off status F7.5 ON F8.2 46 Control change on/off status F7.6 ON F8.2 46 Send initial setup F7.7 – – 46 Voice configuration backup F8.1 OFF 46 MIDI configuration backup F8.2 ON 47 Tuning configuration backup F8.3 ON 47 Miscellaneous backup F8.4 ON Character code F8.5 Int Save F8.6 – 47 Load F8.7 – 47 Auto Power-Off F8.8 30 47 Format USB flash drive F8.9 – 47 P-255 Owner’s Manual 44 44 F8.1 44 44 F8.4 44 44 F8.1 F8.2 45 45 45 45 47 – 47 Customizing with Function Parameters Basic Function-parameter operations 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button as many times as necessary to select the parameter 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. F * .* Descriptions of Function parameters F1. Tuning 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. NOTE • 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 “40.2”. If you take no action for three seconds with a Function parameter number being shown, the display will return to the previous screen. NOTE • 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. 40.0 Example: Condition when F.1 selected 3 4 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. Press the [FUNCTION] button to apply your new setting. After three seconds, the display will return to the previous screen. • Available settings: 414.8.0 to 466.8 (Hz) • 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. F2. Tuning system settings Your digital piano supports a range of different tuning systems. While the Equal Temperament tuning system has now become standard for pianos, a wide number of other systems 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 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 singing. Pythagorean This tuning system was devised by the famous Greek philosopher Pythagoras and is created from a series of perfect fifths, which are collapsed into a single octave. The thirds in this tuning 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 compositions. Often used in the eras of Bach and Beethoven, they are still employed today to reproduce the music of those periods on the harpsichord. F2.1 Tuning system • Available settings: -20 to 0 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. 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.) • Available settings: C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, and B • Default setting: C Examples of base notes as shown on display Hyphen (“-”) at top for sharp • Available settings: 0 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. Use this parameter to slightly detune the two Voices relative to one another in order to thicken their combined sound. F2.2 Base note F~ 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. F3.2 Dual detune • Available settings: 1 ... Equal temperament 2 ... Pure Major 3 ... Pure Minor 4 ... Pythagorean 5 ... Meantone 6 ... Werckmeister 7 ... Kirnberger • Default setting: 1 ... (Equal temperament) F# F3.1 Dual balance G Ab G A_ Hyphen (“-”) at bottom for flat • 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.) F3.3 Voice 1 octave shift F3.4 Voice 2 octave shift These parameters are used to raise or lower the pitch of each of Voice 1 and Voice 2 in units of one octave. In certain cases, this can enhance the combined sound of the Voices. • Available settings: -1, 0, and 1 • Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default. NOTE • Refer to page 14 for details of what is meant by Voice 1 and Voice 2. F3.5 Voice 1 effect depth F3. 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 combination of Voices as described below. 1 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 parameter F3.1 by pressing the [FUNCTION] button with the Voice buttons for the two Dualmode Voices held down. 42 P-255 Owner’s Manual F3.6 Voice 2 effect depth Use these parameters to set the depth of the effect for each of Voice 1 and Voice 2. • Available settings: 0 to 20 • Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default. NOTE • Refer to page 14 for details of what is meant by Voice 1 and Voice 2. F3.7 Reset By pressing the [+/YES] button with this Function parameter shown, you can reset all of the Dual mode settings to the defaults for the corresponding Voice combinations. Customizing with Function Parameters F4.5 Right Voice effect depth F4. 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. 1 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 F4.1 by pressing the [FUNCTION] button with the [SPLIT] button held down. F4.6 Left Voice effect depth Use these parameters to set the depth of the effect for each of the left and right Voices. • Available settings: 0 to 20 • Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default. F4.7 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) • Default setting: 1 F4.1 Split point F4.8 Reset 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 the left side of the keyboard. By pressing the [+/YES] button with this Function parameter shown, you can reset all of the Split mode settings to the defaults for the corresponding Voice combinations. • Available settings: A-1 to C7 (entire keyboard) • Default setting: F#2 F5. Pedal and special sound settings NOTE • 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 F4.1 is not being shown by pressing the key with the [SPLIT] button held down (page 14). The following parameters can be used to assign the functionality 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. Examples of split points as shown on display F2 F#2 Eb2 F 2 F~2 E_2 Indicates a sharp key (#). Indicates a flat key (b). F4.2 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: 0 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. F4.3 Right Voice octave shift F4.4 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 keyboard to better suit the pieces you intend to play. Settings can be made for each combination of Voices. • Available settings: -1, 0, and 1 • Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default. F5.1 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: OFF F5.2 Damper-pedal resonance depth Using this parameter, you can adjust the depth of the resonance effect applied to certain Voices—specifically, Grand Piano, Live Grand, Ballad Grand, and Bright Grand—when the damper pedal is operated. • Available settings: 0 to 10 • Default setting: Differs for each Voice F5.3 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.) • Available settings: 1 to 10 • Default setting: 5 P-255 Owner’s Manual 43 Customizing with Function Parameters F5.4 String resonance depth F6.2 Rhythm playback volume 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. Using this parameter, you can balance the volumes of the rhythm track (page 20) and the sound produced by the keyboard. • Available settings: 0 to 10 • Default setting: 5 • Available settings: 1 to 20 • Default setting: 16 F5.5 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. • Available settings: 0 to 10 • Default setting: 5 F5.6 Key-off sample volume This parameter can be used to adjust the volume of the keyoff sound (i.e., a subtle sound produced when the keys are released) for certain Voices—specifically, Grand Piano, Ballad Grand, Bright Grand, Stage E.Piano, Harpsichord, and Clavi. • Available settings: 0 to 10 • Default setting: 5 F5.7 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 • Default setting: ON F5.8 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 • Default setting: ON F6. Volume settings F6.1 Metronome volume Use this parameter to set the volume of the built-in metronome. • Available settings: 1 to 20 • Default setting: 15 Shortcut: You can jump directly to Function parameter F6.1 by pressing the [FUNCTION] button with the [METRONOME] button held down. F6.3 Audio song playback volume • Available settings: 1 to 20 • Default setting: 16 Shortcut: You can jump directly to Function parameter F6.3 by pressing the [FUNCTION] button while an audio song is playing. The volume of the song can then be set using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. F6.4 MIDI song playback volume 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 • Default setting: 20 Shortcut: You can jump directly to Function parameter F6.4 by pressing the [FUNCTION] button while a MIDI song is playing. The volume of the song can then be set using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. F6.5 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). • Available settings: ON (As long as headphones are not connected, the speakers will continue to produce sound.) OFF (The speakers will produce no sound.) • Default setting: ON F6.6 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 F6.7. • Available settings: 1 (Variable) and 2 (Fixed) • Default setting: 1 NOTE • When this parameter is set to “2” (Fixed), the headphones volume will also be fixed at the level set by Function parameter F6.7. F6.7 Fixed AUX OUT volume Using this parameter, you can set the volume to be used when Function parameter F6.6 is set to “2” (Fixed). • Available settings: 0 to 20 • Default setting: 15 44 P-255 Owner’s Manual Customizing with Function Parameters F6.8 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. • Available settings: 1 .......Soft: Makes it possible to produce loud sounds when playing softly. 2 .......Medium: Replicates the standard response of a piano. 3 .......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 F6.9. • Default setting: 2 Song data Your digital piano does not normally send data contained in songs via the [OUT] MIDI terminal. However, if you have selected “1&2” as the MIDI song playback channels using Function parameter F7.3 and play a non-protected MIDI song, data from channels 3 through 16 will be sent. F7.2 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 receiving device. Using Function parameter F7.2, you can set the MIDI channel on which the digital piano will receive data sent by another MIDI device. • Available settings: ALL, 1 to 16, and 1&2 • Default setting: ALL NOTE • Changing the touch sensitivity has no effect on the weights of the keys. NOTE • 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. F6.9 Fixed touch-sensitivity volume Using this parameter, you can set the volume to be used when Function parameter F6.8 is set to “OFF” (Fixed). • Available settings: 1 (minimum volume) to 127 (maximum volume) • Default setting: 64 NOTE • The fixed touch-sensitivity volume applies to all Voices. 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&2” setting If you set this parameter to “1&2”, your digital piano will receive and play only data sent on MIDI channels 1 and 2 by a sequencer or the like. NOTE • Your digital piano’s control panel settings and keyboard Voices are unaffected by program change messages received from other MIDI devices. NOTE • MIDI data is not received while playing demo tracks or performing file operations. F7.3 MIDI song playback channels F7. MIDI function settings The following parameters can be used to make MIDIrelated settings and to also send them to other devices. For more information on 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 terminals but also via the [USB TO HOST] terminal. F7.1 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 receiving device. Using Function parameter F7.1, you can set the MIDI channel on which the digital piano will send the data you produce by playing the keyboard. • Available settings: 1 to 16 and OFF (no data sent) • 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. With this parameter shown on the display, you can use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the playback channels for MIDI songs. • Available settings: ALL and 1&2 • Default setting: ALL When “ALL” is selected, all channels (1 to 16) will be played. If you select “1&2”, data on channels 1 and 2 will be played, but data on the other channels (3 to 16) will be sent to the connected MIDI device. F7.4 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 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 performance data will be sent. However, the internal tone generator will respond to MIDI data received from another MIDI device. • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: ON P-255 Owner’s Manual 45 Customizing with Function Parameters F7.5 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 connected device. (When a new Voice is selected using the control panel, the corresponding Program Change Number would be sent.) Meanwhile, upon the receipt of a Program Change message from a connected MIDI device, your digital piano can change the Voice being used to play the received MIDI data (but not the Voice played via the keyboard). This parameter should therefore be set to “ON” if you wish to send and receive MIDI Program Change messages, thereby linking Voices on the digital piano with those on connected devices. If, however, you do not want to link Voices in this way, you should set this parameter to “OFF”. 3 Use the [FUNCTION] button to select Function parameter F7.7. 4 Press the [+/YES] button to send the data. The message “End” 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 (F2.1) Dual balance (F3.1) Relative Voice detune (F3.2) Dual balance (F4.2) Certain pedal and special sound settings (F5.2 to F5.6) NOTE • 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 • Default setting: ON F7.6 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 expressiveness 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 digital piano can change the sound of the MIDI performance being played (but not the sound being played using the keyboard). This parameter can be used to turn on and off the exchange of MIDI Control Change messages as appropriate. • Refer to the MIDI Reference pdf manual for details of the Control Change data supported by your digital piano. • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: ON F7.7 Send initial setup This parameter can be used as described below to send initial setup data—that is, the current state of control panel settings—to a connected sequencer or other device. For example, you could send this data before recording a performance 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. 46 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 instrument. If turned on, this function will restore your previous settings automatically when you turn on your digital piano. If turned off, however, the settings stored in the instrument’s internal memory will be lost; accordingly, the corresponding defaults (page 48) will be restored 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 • It can take several seconds to save the instrument’s settings. For this reason, any setting changed immediately before the digital piano is turned off may not be retained. F8.1 Voice configuration backup NOTE 1 2 F8. Backup and other settings Set the control panel as required. Connect the sequencer and configure it to receive and record the initial setup data. P-255 Owner’s Manual • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: OFF Data retained • Voice selection • On/off status of Dual mode and the corresponding Voices • Dual mode settings F3.1 through F3.6 (for each combination of Voices) • On/off status of Split mode and the corresponding Voices • Split mode settings F4.1 through F4.7 (for each combination of Voices) • Reverb type and depth (for each Voice) • Effect type and depth (for each Voice) • Damper-pedal resonance depth (F5.2) • Metronome volume (F6.1) • Touch sensitivity settings, including fixed volume (F6.8 and F6.9) Customizing with Function Parameters F8.2 MIDI configuration backup • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: ON Data retained • MIDI function settings F7.1, F7.2, and F7.4 to F7.6 F8.3 Tuning configuration backup • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: ON 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. Data retained • Transpose setting (page 16) • Tuning (F1.) • Tuning system and base note (F2.1 and F2.2) F8.4 Miscellaneous backup • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: ON Data retained • • • • • • Pedal and special sound settings F5.1 and F5.3 to F5.8 Rhythm playback volume (F6.2) Audio song playback volume (F6.3) MIDI song playback volume (F6.4) Fixed AUX OUT volume (F6.7) MIDI song playback channels (F7.3) F8.5 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. F8.8 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) F8.9 Format USB flash drive Refer to page 33 for a description of the formatting procedure. 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. • Available settings: n (no) and Y (yes) • Available settings: Int (International) and JA (Japanese) • Default setting: Int F8.6 F8.7 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. 1 2 Plug in a USB flash drive. With the [FUNCTION] button held down, use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the required function. F8.6 ..........Save backup data F8.7 ..........Load backup data 3 The message “bUP” (Save) or “rSt” (Load) will be displayed when you press the [+/YES] button, followed by the message “n Y” (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 “End” will be shown. After loading backup data, the digital piano will automatically turn off and then back on. P-255 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 overwritten. User Songs and Import Songs stored within internal memory will be retained. C7 NOTICE • You should never turn off the digital piano while the message “CLr” is shown on the display. Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data (page 21), including Import Songs, being deleted. NOTE • 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 Appendix 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. CLr NOTICE • You should never turn off the digital piano while the message “Clr” is shown on the display. Failure to observe this precaution may result in all song data (page 21), including Import Songs, being deleted. con The digital piano has been connected to a computer and is being used with an application. You will not be able to 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. E01 The song cannot be selected because the data format is not supported by your digital piano or there is a problem with the data itself. 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. E02 The USB flash drive is write protected. E03 The USB flash drive is nearly full or the number of files and/or folders is more than supported. E04 Playback or recording of an audio song ended in failure. If you are using a USB flash drive that has had data recorded 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. Enp The digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is nearly full. Delete any unnecessary files (page 33) to free up some memory before starting to record. FCL The digital piano’s internal memory was formatted because it was turned off while performing an operation. The instrument’s settings and any songs recorded or saved on it have been lost. NOTICE • You should never turn off the digital piano while the message “FCL” is shown on the display. For The USB flash drive is about to be formatted. FUL The operation could not be completed because the digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is nearly full. If this message is shown while recording, your performance data may not be correctly saved. n Y This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to proceed. n~Y This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to overwrite or delete data or to format a USB flash drive. Pro 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. UnF The connected USB flash drive has not been correctly formatted. Ensure that the flash drive contains no irreplaceable data and then format it (page 33). Uoc Connection with the USB flash drive was terminated due to abnormal electric current. Unplug the USB flash drive from the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal and then turn the digital piano off and back on. UU1 Communication 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. UU2 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). --- 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 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 digital piano’s master volume may be turned down. Try moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the right (page 11). The overall volume is low or nothing can be heard. 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). 50 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 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 Messages (page 49) for more information. If no message has been shown, the USB flash drive may be broken. P-255 Owner’s Manual Voice List Voice button Voice name Display Touch sensitivity Stereo sampling Key-off sampling Sustain sampling String resonance Description Grand Piano GP1 O O O O O 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. Suitable not only for classical compositions but also for piano pieces of any style. Live Grand GP2 O O – – – Spacious and clear piano with bright reverb. Good for popular music. [PIANO] Ballad Grand GP3 O O O O O Warm and soft piano sound. Good for relaxing music. Bright Grand GP4 O O O O O Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting through” other instruments in an ensemble. Stage E.Piano EP1 O – O – – The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic “tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard. DX E.Piano EP2 O – – – – An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Extremely “musical” response with varying timbre according to keyboard dynamics. Good for standard popular music. Vintage E.Piano EP3 O – – – – A slightly different electric piano sound often heard in rock and popular music. Synth Piano EP4 O – – – – 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 or1 – – – – – 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 or2 – – – – – 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 be switched by using the left pedal. Pipe Organ Principal or3 – O – – – This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet). Good for sacred music from the Baroque period. Pipe Organ Tutti or4 – O – – – This is the organ’s full coupler sound often associated with Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue.” Harpsichord 8’ CL1 – O O – – The definitive instrument for baroque music. Since harpsichord uses plucked strings, there is no touch response. There is, however, a characteristic additional sound when the keys are released. Harpsichord 8’+4’ CL2 – O O – – Mixes the same Voice an octave higher for a more brilliant tone. [E.PIANO] [ORGAN] [CLV./VIB.] Clavi CL3 O – O – – This is the voice of a keyboard that produces sound by striking the strings with magnetic pickups. This funky sound is popular in black contemporary music. Because of its unique structure, the instrument produces a peculiar sound when you release the keys. Vibraphone CL4 O O – – – Vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets. The tone becomes more metallic the harder you play. Strings o 1 O O – – – Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic reverb. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode. Slow Strings o 2 O O – – – Spacious strings ensemble with a slow attack. Try combining this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode. Choir o 3 O – – – – A big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies in slow pieces. [OTHERS] Slow Choir o 4 O – – – – A choir Voice with a slow attack. Try combining this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode. Synth Pad o 5 O – – – – A warm, mellow, and spacious synth sound. Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an ensemble. Wood Bass o 6 O – – – – An upright bass played fingerstyle. Ideal for jazz and Latin music. Bass & Cymbal o 7 O – – – – Adds a cymbal Voice to the bass sound. Ideal for walking bass lines in jazz tunes. E.Bass o 8 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. P.01 P.02 P.03 P.04 P.05 P.06 P.07 P.08 P.09 P.10 P.11 P.12 P.13 P.14 P.15 P.16 P.17 P.18 P.19 P.20 P.21 P.22 P.23 P.24 P.25 P.26 P.27 P.28 P.29 P.30 P.31 P.32 P.33 P.34 P.35 P.36 P.37 P.38 P.39 P.40 P.41 P.42 P.43 P.44 P.45 P.46 P.47 P.48 P.49 P.50 52 Title Invention No. 1 Composer J.S.Bach Invention No. 8 J.S.Bach Gavotte J.S.Bach Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J.S.Bach Menuett G dur BWV.Anh.114 J.S.Bach Le Coucou L-C.Daquin Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov. W.A.Mozart Turkish March W.A.Mozart Menuett G dur W.A.Mozart Little Serenade J.Haydn Perpetuum mobile C.M.v.Weber Ecossaise L.v.Beethoven Für Elise L.v.Beethoven Marcia alla Turca L.v.Beethoven Piano Sonate op.13 “Pathétique” 2nd mov. L.v.Beethoven Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” 1st mov. L.v.Beethoven Piano Sonate op.49-2 1st mov. L.v.Beethoven Impromptu op.90-2 F.P.Schubert Moments Musicaux op.94-3 F.P.Schubert Frühlingslied op.62-2 J.L.F.Mendelssohn Jägerlied op.19b-3 J.L.F.Mendelssohn Fantaisie-Impromptu F.F.Chopin Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” F.F.Chopin Etude op.10-5 “Black keys” F.F.Chopin Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de l'adieu” F.F.Chopin Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary” F.F.Chopin Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien” F.F.Chopin Valse op.64-2 F.F.Chopin Valse op.69-1 “L'adieu” F.F.Chopin Nocturne op.9-2 F.F.Chopin Träumerei R.Schumann Fröhlicher Landmann R.Schumann La prière d'une Vierge T.Badarzewska Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening T.Oesten Arabesque J.F.Burgmüller Pastorale J.F.Burgmüller La chevaleresque J.F.Burgmüller Liebesträume Nr.3 F.Liszt Blumenlied G.Lange Barcarolle P.I.Tchaikovsky Melody in F A.Rubinstein Humoresque A.Dvořák Tango (España) I.Albéniz The Entertainer S.Joplin Maple Leaf Rag S.Joplin La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C.A.Debussy Arabesque 1 C.A.Debussy Clair de lune C.A.Debussy Rêverie C.A.Debussy Cakewalk C.A.Debussy P-255 Owner’s Manual Specifications Dimensions Weight Number of Keys Keyboard Type Control Interface Touch Response Display Panel Language Piano Sound Size/Weight Voices/Tone Generation Effects/ Functions Rhythms Songs (MIDI) Songs (Audio) Overall Controls Storage Connectivity Amplifiers and Speakers Power Supply (W x D x H) Sustain Samples Key-off Samples String Resonance Damper Resonance Number of Polyphony (Max.) Number of Voices Reverb Type Effect Dual Split Functions EQ (Equalizer) SOUND BOOST Number of Preset Rhythms Number of Songs Recording Number of Tracks Data Capacity (max.) Playback Data Capacity (max.) Preset Number of Songs Recording Data Format Playback Length of Recording/Playback (max.) Data Format Metronome Tempo Range Transpose Tuning Scale Type Internal Memory External Device DC IN Headphones Sustain Pedal MIDI AUX IN (Stereo-mini) AUX OUT PEDAL UNIT USB TO DEVICE USB TO HOST Amplifiers Speakers Power Supply Power Consumption Auto Power Off Function Piano Tone Generation Effects Included Accessories Optional Accessories (May not be available depending on your locale.) 1333mm x 351mm x 148mm (52-1/2” x13-13/16” x 5-13/16”) 17.3kg (38lbs., 2oz) 88 Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed 7-Segment LED English Pure CF Sound Engine Yes Yes Yes Yes 256 24 4 types 4 types Yes Yes 3 bands 3 types 10 10 2 approx. 1.5 MB (approx. 550KB/Song) approx. 550KB/Song 24 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Piano Preset Songs SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0, Format 1) 80 minutes/Song .wav (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo) Yes 5 – 500 -12 to 0, 0 to +12 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 7 types approx. 1.5 MB USB Flash Memory (optional) DC IN 16V ×2 Yes [IN][OUT] Yes [L/L+R][R] Yes Yes Yes 15W x 2 (10cm + 2.5cm) × 2 AC Power Adaptor (PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) 15W (when using the PA-300C) Yes Owner’s Manual, AC Power Adaptor PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha (included or optional depending on locale), Footswitch FC4, Music Rest, Online Member Product Registration Keyboard Stand L-255, Pedal Unit LP-255, Foot Pedal FC3, Footswitch FC5, USB MIDI Interface for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (iUX1), MIDI Interface for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (i-MX1), Headphones 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 specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. P-255 Owner’s Manual 53 Index Numerics H S 50 Piano Songs (Preset Songs) ..... 52 Half-damper ..................................11 Hardcopy format .............................6 Headphones ...................................11 Singing .......................................... 38 Song .............................................. 21 Song Category list ........................ 21 Sound Boost ................................. 18 Sound setup ............................ 37, 38 Speaker on/off ............................... 44 Specifications ............................... 53 Split mode ............................... 14, 43 Split point ..................................... 43 Stage setup .................................... 36 String resonance ........................... 44 Sustain pedal ................................. 11 A A-B Repeat ................................... 23 Adjusting the tone  EQ .............. 17 Apps .............................................. 35 Audio equipment .......................... 34 Audio recording ............................ 25 Audio song .................................... 21 Audio song playback volume ....... 44 Auto Power-Off ...................... 10, 47 Automatic start ............................. 24 AUX OUT volume ........................ 44 B Backup .......................................... 46 C Character code .............................. 47 Computer ...................................... 34 Computer-related Operations .......... 6 Connecting .................................... 34 Connecting (MIDI device) ............ 35 Connecting (USB flash drives) ..... 30 Copying ........................................ 32 D Damper pedal ................................ 43 Damper-pedal resonance ........ 12, 43 Delete (part) .................................. 28 Delete (User Song) ....................... 33 Demo songs .................................. 13 Digital format ................................. 6 Display Messages ......................... 49 Dual mode ............................... 14, 42 E Effect ............................................. 16 Effect type ..................................... 16 Ending on/off ................................ 44 EQ ................................................. 17 Equalizer  EQ ............................ 17 External speakers .......................... 34 F Factory settings ............................. 48 Fast forward .................................. 22 Foot Pedal ..................................... 11 Foot Switch (pedal) .......... 11, 36, 38 Format (USB flash drives) ...... 33, 47 Function ........................................ 40 Function parameters ..................... 40 54 P-255 Owner’s Manual I Import Songs .................................21 Included Accessories .......................6 Intro on/off ....................................44 iPhone/iPad ...................................35 iPhone/iPad Connection Manual .....6 L Live Music Toolbox ........................7 M Managing files (USB flash drives) ...31 Metronome ....................................19 Metronome volume .......................44 MIDI function settings ..................45 MIDI recording .............................25 MIDI song .....................................21 MIDI song playback volume .........44 Music rest ......................................11 P P-255 Controller ........................7, 35 PA mixer ........................................36 Panel Lock ...............................18, 37 Part (Playback) ..............................23 Part (Recording) ............................27 Part-button lighting .......................26 Pedal ........................................11, 43 Pedal (sold separately) ..................12 Pedal Unit ......................................12 Performing Live ............................36 Pitch ..............................................16 Power .............................................10 Preset Song ....................................21 R Recording ......................................25 Recording individual parts ............27 Reverb ...........................................15 Reverb type ...................................15 Rewind ..........................................22 Rhythm ......................................7, 20 Rhythm playback volume .............44 Rhythm Track list ..........................20 T Tempo ..................................... 19, 20 Tempo (MIDI song) ...................... 22 Time signature .............................. 19 Touch sensitivity ..................... 17, 45 Transpose ...................................... 16 Troubleshooting ............................ 50 Tuning ..................................... 17, 41 Tuning system ............................... 41 U USB Flash Drives ......................... 30 User Songs .................................... 21 V Voice ............................................. 13 Voice demo songs ......................... 13 Voice List ...................................... 51 Volume .......................................... 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 contained 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: This 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 reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic 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 eliminate 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 contact Yamaha Corporation 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. 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. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av. ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, (class B) 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) Le numéro de modèle, le numéro de série, l'alimentation requise, etc., se trouvent sur ou près de la plaque signalétique du produit, située dans la partie inférieure de l'unité. Notez le numéro de série dans l'espace fourni ci-dessous et conservez ce manuel en tant que preuve permanente de votre achat afin de faciliter l'identification du produit en cas de vol. N° de modèle N° de série sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er tændt — også selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) (bottom_fr_01) El número de modelo, el número de serie, los requisitos de alimentación, etc. pueden encontrarse en la placa de identificación o cerca de ella. Esta placa se encuentra en la parte inferior de la unidad. Debe anotar dicho número en el espacio proporcionado a continuación y conservar este manual como comprobante permanente de su compra para facilitar la identificación en caso de robo. Nº de modelo Nº de serie (bottom_es_01) P-255 Owner’s Manual 55 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical 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. 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 déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques. Le symbole sur les produits, l'emballage et/ou les documents joints signifie que les produits électriques ou électroniques usagés ne doivent pas être mélangés avec les déchets domestiques habituels. Pour un traitement, une récupération et un recyclage appropriés des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez les déposer aux points de collecte prévus à cet effet, conformément à la réglementation nationale et aux Directives 2002/96/EC. En vous débarrassant correctement des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses ressources et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé humaine qui pourraient advenir lors d'un traitement inapproprié des déchets. Pour plus d'informations à propos de la collecte et du recyclage des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez contacter votre municipalité, votre service de traitement des déchets ou le point de vente où vous avez acheté les produits. [Pour les professionnels dans l'Union Européenne] Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques veuillez contacter votre vendeur ou fournisseur pour plus d'informations. [Information sur le traitement dans d'autres pays en dehors de l'Union Européenne] Ce symbole est seulement valable dans l'Union Européenne. Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser de déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez contacter les autorités locales ou votre fournisseur et demander la méthode de traitement appropriée. (weee_eu_fr_01) Información para Usuarios sobre Recolección y Disposición de Equipamiento Viejo Este símbolo en los productos, embalaje, y/o documentación que se acompañe significa que los productos electrónicos y eléctricos usados no deben ser mezclados con desechos hogareños corrientes. Para el tratamiento, recuperación y reciclado apropiado de los productos viejos, por favor llévelos a puntos de recolección aplicables, de acuerdo a su legislación nacional y las directivas 2002/96/EC. Al disponer de estos productos correctamente, ayudará a ahorrar recursos valiosos y a prevenir cualquier potencial efecto negativo sobre la salud humana y el medio ambiente, el cual podría surgir de un inapropiado manejo de los desechos. Para mayor información sobre recolección y reciclado de productos viejos, por favor contacte a su municipio local, su servicio de gestión de residuos o el punto de venta en el cual usted adquirió los artículos. [Para usuarios de negocios en la Unión Europea] Si usted desea deshacerse de equipamiento eléctrico y electrónico, por favor contacte a su vendedor o proveedor para mayor información. [Información sobre la Disposición en otros países fuera de la Unión Europea] Este símbolo sólo es válido en la Unión Europea. Si desea deshacerse de estos artículos, por favor contacte a sus autoridades locales y pregunte por el método correcto de disposición. (weee_eu_es_01) 56 P-255 Owner’s Manual LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY ON DIGITAL PIANOS (P, CP, 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 YAMAHA’s 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 shipped 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 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 YAMAHA’s 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 OF USE OR INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCES OR ANY CONSEQUENCES THEREOF. YAMAHA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT YAMAHA’S OPTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only express warranty applicable to the Product specified herein; Yamaha neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other express warranty. If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized YAMAHA Servicer, please contact: CUSTOMER SERVICE Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373 Telephone: 800-854-1569 www.usa.yamaha.com Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by YAMAHA. © 2013 Yamaha Corporation of America P-255 Owner’s Manual 57 58 P-255 Owner’s Manual For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A. Tel: 714-522-9011 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V. Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 “Prisma Insurgentes”, Col. San Jose Insurgentes, Del. Benito Juarez, 03900, Mexico, D.F. Tel: 55-5804-0600 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4º andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 São Paulo, SP. BRAZIL Tel: 011-3704-1377 ARGENTINA Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A., Sucursal Argentina Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte, Madero Este-C1107CEK Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 54-11-4119-7000 VENEZUELA Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A., Sucursal Venezuela C.C. Manzanares Plaza P4 Ofic. 0401- Manzanares-Baruta Caracas Venezuela Tel: 58-212-943-1877 PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. Torre Banco General, Piso No.7, Marbella, Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia, Ciudad de Panamá, República de Panamá Tel: +507-269-5311 EUROPE THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL, U.K. Tel: 01908-366700 GERMANY Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: 04101-3030 SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Switzerland in Zürich Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: 044-387-8080 AUSTRIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria Tel: 01-60203900 CZECH REPUBLIC/HUNGARY/ ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/SLOVENIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria (Central Eastern Europe Office) Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria Tel: 01-60203900 POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/ESTONIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Poland Office ul. Wrotkowa 14 02-553 Warsaw, Poland Tel: 022-500-2925 BULGARIA Dinacord Bulgaria LTD. Bul.Iskarsko Schose 7 Targowski Zentar Ewropa 1528 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel: 02-978-20-25 MALTA Olimpus Music Ltd. The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida MSD06 Tel: 02133-2144 DMI7 Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo. NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/ LUXEMBOURG Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, Netherlands Tel: 0347-358 040 FRANCE Yamaha Music Europe 7 rue Ambroise Croizat, Zone d'activites Pariest, 77183 Croissy-Beaubourg, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 ITALY Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal en España Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17,200, 28231 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain Tel: +34-91-639-88-88 GREECE Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House 147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece Tel: 01-228 2160 SWEDEN Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial Scandinavia J. A. Wettergrensgata 1, Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: +46 31 89 34 00 DENMARK Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland – filial Denmark Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 FINLAND F-Musiikki Oy Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260, SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 09 618511 NORWAY Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany Norwegian Branch Grini Næringspark 1, N-1361 Østerås, Norway Tel: 67 16 78 00 ICELAND Skifan HF Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: 525 5000 RUSSIA Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC. Room 37, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Moscow, 121059, Russia Tel: 495 626 5005 OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: +49-4101-3030 AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA Global Music Instruments Unit 4, 130 Boeing Road East Bedfordview 2008 Postnet Suite 130, Private Bag X10020 Edenvale 1610, South Africa Tel: 27-11-454-1131 OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Gulf FZE LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-4-881-5868 MIDDLE EAST TURKEY/CYPRUS Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Merkezi Almanya Türkiye İstanbul Şubesi Maslak Meydan Sokak No:5 Spring Giz Plaza Bağımsız Böl. No:3, 34398 Şişli, İstanbul Tel: +90-212-999-8010 OTHER COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Gulf FZE LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-4-881-5868 ASIA THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd. 2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu, Shanghai, China Tel: 021-6247-2211 HONG KONG Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. 11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2737-7688 INDIA Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector 47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India Tel: 0124-485-3300 INDONESIA PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor) Yamaha Music Center Bldg. Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Tel: 021-520-2577 KOREA Yamaha Music Korea Ltd. 8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel: 02-3467-3300 MALAYSIA Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn., Bhd. No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 03-78030900 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551 SINGAPORE Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited Block 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00, Singapore 530202, Singapore Tel: 65-6747-4374 TAIWAN Yamaha Music & Electronics Taiwan Co.,Ltd. 3F, No.6, Section 2 Nan-Jing East Road, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Tel: 02-2511-8688 THAILAND Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd. 3, 4, 15 and 16th floor, Siam Motors Building, 891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: 02-215-2622 VIETNAM Yamaha Music Vietnam Company Limited 15th Floor, Nam A Bank Tower, 201-203 Cach Mang Thang Tam St., Ward 4, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: +84-8-3818-1122 OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Corporation Market Development Section Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2312 OCEANIA AUSTRALIA Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd. Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006, Australia Tel: 3-9693-5111 NEW ZEALAND Music Works LTD P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680, New Zealand Tel: 9-634-0099 COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN Yamaha Corporation Market Development Section Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2312 Yamaha Global Site http://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ C.S.G., DMI Development Division © 2013-2014 Yamaha Corporation Published 03/2014 POTO-B0 Printed in Japan ZG80540