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General| Type | Digital Piano |
|---|---|
| Speakers | 12cm x 2 + 5cm x 2 |
| USB | No |
| Polyphony | 64 |
| Keyboard | 88 keys, Graded Hammer Effect |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Connectivity | MIDI In/Out, Headphone |
| Weight | 48.5 kg |
| Built-in Songs | 50 |
Explains safety graphics and cautions for Yamaha electronic products.
Details on product testing, modifications, warranty, and service.
Yamaha reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice.
Yamaha's commitment to producing safe and environmentally friendly products.
Information regarding non-rechargeable batteries and their service.
Guidelines for the proper disposal of products containing lead and batteries.
Identifies the location of the name plate for model and serial numbers.
Basic precautions to avoid serious injury or death from electrical shock, fire, or hazards.
Basic precautions to avoid physical injury or damage to the instrument or property.
Identifies and describes the functions of the P-250's controls and components.
Guide on installing accessories, connecting power, and powering on the P-250.
Instructions for connecting the P-250 to other audio and MIDI equipment.
A quick guide to basic operations, features, and functions of the P-250.
Explains fundamental concepts like Voice, Performance, Song, and Memory.
Covers the core operational aspects and fundamental functions of the P-250.
Details on how to select, use, and manage performances on the P-250.
Instructions for managing performance files, including saving and loading.
Explains how to record, play back, and manage songs on the P-250.
Guide on selecting and playing back recorded or preset songs.
Instructions for managing song files, including saving and renaming.
Identifies controls and functions located on the top panel of the P-250.
Identifies controls and functions located on the rear panel of the P-250.
Guide on installing accessories, connecting power, and powering on the P-250.
How to connect the P-250 to speakers, mixers, or other audio gear.
Instructions for connecting MIDI devices for control and data transfer.
Details on connecting the P-250 to a computer via USB, serial, or MIDI.
Serial connection methods and MIDI interface setup for computer connection.
Explains serial cable types and pin assignments for computer connection.
Details on MIDI connections with computers and local control settings.
How to connect and use optional foot pedals with the P-250.
Instructions for connecting headphones to the P-250.
Steps to engage demo song mode and play the instrument's demos.
Guide on selecting and playing preset songs on the P-250.
Steps to select, edit, and save voices on the P-250.
How to select, edit, and store performances on the P-250.
Describes storing edited voices as new performances.
Explains the concept of voices, presets, and XG voices on the P-250.
Illustrates voice usage in Dual and Split modes and parameter assignments.
Defines performances and their bank structure (A01-A16, B01-B16).
Lists parameters that can be stored and edited within a performance.
Continues the list of performance parameters, including EQ, MIDI, and other settings.
Explains the structure and usage of performance files for storing performances.
Introduction to the song recording and playback capabilities of the P-250.
Details on song file formats and import/export capabilities.
Explains storage and current memory areas and their characteristics.
Step-by-step guide to selecting voices, including XG voice selection.
Instructions for playing two voices simultaneously in Dual mode.
Instructions for playing different voices in the left and right keyboard areas.
Explains global effects like reverb and chorus applied to all parts.
Details on effects applied to specific parts of the sound.
How to turn the reverb effect on/off and its basic function.
How to turn the chorus effect on/off and its basic function.
How to adjust the overall tonal quality using the five-band equalizer.
Explains the use of pitch bend and modulation wheels for expressiveness.
How to use the sustain pedal for note sustain.
How to use the sostenuto pedal.
How to use the soft pedal.
How to use an expression pedal for dynamic control.
How to temporarily disable panel controls to prevent accidental changes.
How to enable or disable MIDI message transmission from the P-250.
How to send MIDI panic signals to stop sustained sounds.
Step-by-step guide to loading and selecting preset performances.
General steps for navigating and using the Performance File menu.
Steps to store the current performance settings.
How to rename a performance in memory.
Steps to store the current performance settings.
How to rename a performance in memory.
Instructions for saving performance files to storage memory.
Instructions for loading performance files from storage memory.
How to delete performance files from storage memory.
How to rename a performance file in storage memory.
Introduction to recording keyboard performances as songs.
Step-by-step guide to recording a new song on the P-250.
Instructions for re-recording specific sections of a song.
Covers adding data to existing songs and changing voices/tempos after recording.
How to adjust volume balance during multi-track recording using the slider.
Explains how recording works in Dual or Split modes and data assignment.
Guide on selecting and starting song playback.
How to adjust song playback tempo.
How to select which tracks play during song playback.
General steps for saving, deleting, and renaming songs.
Instructions for saving songs to the P-250's storage memory.
How to delete song files from storage memory.
How to change the title of a saved song.
How to select character sets for on-screen display.
Introduces the editing functions for making detailed settings.
Detailed settings for song recording and playback parameters.
In-depth editing of voices and their parameters.
How to adjust the master equalizer settings.
Configuration settings for MIDI communication.
Various other detailed settings for touch, tuning, scale, etc.
Lists available parameters for song recording/playback and voice editing.
Continues the parameter list for Master EQ, MIDI, and other settings.
Finalizes the parameter list covering pedal functions and system settings.
Explains the general procedure for accessing and setting parameters.
How to correct note timing and apply swing rhythms.
Setting playback to start immediately with the first note.
How to listen to the contents of a single MIDI channel.
How to delete data from specific MIDI channels.
How to set a range for repeated playback of a song section.
How to specify phrases for playback using phrase numbers.
How to set songs for repeat playback.
How to set the time signature for the metronome click.
How to adjust the volume of the metronome click.
How to enable or disable the metronome click.
Steps to access and perform basic voice editing.
How to shift the pitch of a voice up or down by octaves.
How to set the volume level for individual voices.
How to set the stereo position (panning) for voices.
How to adjust the pitch difference between voices in Dual mode.
How to select different reverb types for voices.
How to adjust the depth or amount of reverb for voices.
How to select different chorus types for voices.
How to adjust the depth or amount of chorus for voices.
How to turn the chorus effect on or off for each voice.
How to select different insertion effects for voices.
How to adjust the speed of the vibraphone vibrato effect.
How to turn the vibraphone vibrato effect on or off.
How to adjust the speed of the rotary speaker effect.
How to set the depth of insertion effects.
How to adjust the overall brightness of the voice sound.
How to adjust the resonance effect of the voice.
How to adjust the low-frequency range of the part EQ.
How to adjust the high-frequency range of the part EQ.
How to adjust the low-range gain of the part EQ.
How to adjust the high-range gain of the part EQ.
How to set the keyboard's touch sensitivity.
Assigning functions to Pedal 1.
Assigning functions to Pedal 2.
Assigning functions to Pedal 3.
Assigning functions to Pedal 4.
Specifying the parameter controlled by the modulation wheel.
Setting the MSB for Send Bank Select messages.
Setting the LSB for Send Bank Select messages.
Setting the Program Change message parameters.
How to turn the internal tone generator on or off.
Setting the Master Equalizer type and adjusting gain for each band.
How to adjust the low-range resonance (Q) of the Master EQ.
How to adjust the low-middle range resonance (Q) of the Master EQ.
How to adjust the middle range resonance (Q) of the Master EQ.
How to adjust the high-middle range resonance (Q) of the Master EQ.
How to adjust the high-range resonance (Q) of the Master EQ.
Explains what MIDI is and its use in connecting devices.
Describes the MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU connectors.
Explains the TO HOST connector for computer connection.
Explains the USB connector for computer connection.
How to specify the MIDI channel for transmitting data.
How to specify the MIDI channel for receiving data.
How to enable or disable Local Control for keyboard and tone generator.
How to select what data is sent via MIDI.
How to specify the types of MIDI data received by the P-250.
How to specify the types of MIDI data transmitted by the P-250.
How to transmit panel settings to a connected sequencer.
How to transmit voice data as MIDI bulk data.
How to set the keyboard's response to playing touch.
How to fine-tune the instrument's overall pitch.
How to select tuning curves for piano voices.
How to select different musical scales for tuning.
How to set the point that divides the keyboard into left/right sections.
How to transpose the pitch of the entire keyboard.
How to adjust the depth of the soft pedal effect.
How to adjust the depth of string resonance effect.
How to adjust sustain sampling depth for the damper pedal.
How to adjust the volume of the key-off sound.
How to select the sustain mode for the vibraphone pedal.
How to assign the START/STOP function to a pedal.
How to reverse pedal on/off mechanisms.
How to set the point at which a pedal affects the sound.
How to set the pitch bend range for smooth pitch variation.
How to assign functions to the SONG BALANCE slider.
How to turn the internal speakers on or off.
How to prevent Master EQ settings from changing during recalls.
How to back up settings like voice selection and MIDI settings.
How to reset the P-250 to its factory default settings.
Lists and explains various system messages displayed by the P-250.
Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the P-250.
Information on MIDI data compatibility with other devices.
A comprehensive list of preset voices and their characteristics.
A list of preset performances and their sound combinations.
An index of applications and features covered in the manual.
An alphabetical index of terms and topics in the manual.
Lists and explains various system messages displayed by the P-250.
Lists and explains various system messages displayed by the P-250.
Lists and explains various system messages displayed by the P-250.
Lists and explains various system messages displayed by the P-250.
Lists common problems and their solutions for the P-250.
Continues troubleshooting common issues with the P-250.
Key points for ensuring data compatibility between MIDI devices.
Explains common sequence formats like SMF and ESEQ.
Explains GM System Level 1 and XG voice allocation formats.
Lists preset voices, their sampling details, and descriptions.
Continues the list of preset voices and their sound characteristics.
Lists preset performances, their sounds, and performance notes.
Continues the list of preset performances and their sound usage.
Index entries related to listening to songs and playing the keyboard.
Index entries related to using pedals, wheels, and switches.
Index entries related to modifying voice and effect settings.
Index entries related to pitch adjustment and transposition.
Index entries for adjusting overall and part volume levels.
Index entries related to song recording and playback.
Index entries for performance management.
Index entries for connecting the P-250 to external devices.
Index entries for common user actions or queries.
Alphabetical listing of topics and their page references.
Continues the alphabetical index of topics and page references.
Continues the alphabetical index of topics and page references.
