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P 255
DIGITAL PIANO
PIANO NUMÉRIQUE
PIANO DIGITAL
Owner's Manual
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Before using the instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 4–5.
Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « 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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  • Page 1 P 255 DIGITAL PIANO PIANO NUMÉRIQUE PIANO DIGITAL Owner’s Manual Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4–5. Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 4 et 5. Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las “PRECAUCIONES”...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is battery case rupture. used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- Warning: pany the accessory product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents PRECAUTIONS .............4 Using USB Flash Drives P-255 Manuals ............6 Working with USB flash drives....... 30 Included Accessories ..........6 Managing files on a USB flash drive...... 31 Copying a User Song recorded on the instrument Main Features to a USB flash drive .......... 32 Deleting a User Song..........

  • Page 4: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

     Handling and Maintenance • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns • Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’...

  • Page 6: P-255 Manuals

    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.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    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.

  • Page 8: Panel Controls & Functions

    Use these buttons to turn playback of the left-hand and right-hand parts on or off. This allows you to practice Voice buttons ............ Page 13 playing the parts that have been turned off. Use these buttons to select various Voices. P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 In addition, it can also be output via the [PHONES] jacks (@0 ) and the AUX OUT jacks (@3 ) . P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Getting Ready

    If you are going to use your instrument in a live situation such as on-stage, we recommend that you music situation such as on-stage, please read disable the Auto Power-Off function. (See page 37, 39.) the section Performing Live (page 36). P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Volume

    Front panel Standard stereo- phone plug CAUTION • To prevent hearing loss, avoid using headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Using An Optional Pedal Unit

    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). P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Main Operations

    • The demonstration Songs listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. Play the keyboard to hear how the • All other Songs are Yamaha originals (© 2013 Yamaha Corporation) selected Voice sounds. Press the [DEMO] button to start play- back.

  • Page 14: Layering Two Voices With Dual Mode

    [FUNCTION] button with the buttons for the two layered Voices held down. Examples of split points as shown on display Leave Dual mode. Press any Voice button to return to normal play F 2 F~2 E_2 mode. Indicates a sharp Indicates a flat key (#). key (b). P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Adding Reverb

    [+/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...

  • Page 16: Adding Effects

    To restore the Voice to its default effect depth, press is 0. the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together with the NOTE [EFFECT] button held down. • The playback of audio songs cannot be transposed. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Tuning The Instrument

    • 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...

  • Page 18: Boosting The Overall Sound

    • 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. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Using The Metronome

    Each MIDI song has its own default settings for tempo and time signature. Whenever you select one of these songs, its tempo and time signature will be applied, canceling any setting you have made on the instrument. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Playing Rhythm Tracks

    You can stop a rhythm track by pressing the Jazz Waltz [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. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Playing Songs

    FILES folder, one will be created automatically when you or “ALL” . record a song to that drive. The recorded User Song will If necessary, press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons then be saved in that folder. together to show Import Songs (001 to 999). P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 If an Import Song from a USB flash drive cannot be that the song in question contains no data and can- selected or loaded, you may need to change the char- not be played. acter code using the corresponding Function parame- ter (page 40). P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Convenient Playback Functions

    • 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...
  • Page 24 [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.) P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Recording Keyboard Performances

    If the corre- sponding song already contains data, it will be Press the [SELECT] button as many times as nec- overwritten. essary to show “Aud” (for saving your recording on a USB flash drive). P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Start Recording

    Your performance up to that point will be recorded and retained.  When recording MIDI data: 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. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Recording Individual Parts (Midi Songs)

    [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. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Deleting Recorded Parts Individually (Midi Songs)

    If you wish to NOTE record to the same song in such a case, you will need to reset these param- • If you wish to change the tempo, reverb, or effect, please do so in Step 3. eters. P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 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...

  • Page 30: Using Usb Flash Drives

    The instrument does not necessarily support all com- this instrument (page 33). A USB storage device for- mercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guar- matted on another device may not operate properly. antee operation of USB devices that you purchase.

  • Page 31: Managing Files On A Usb Flash Drive

    Songs here are Song file playable. User Song USER (MIDI) FILES USERSONG folder 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...

  • Page 32: 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). P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Deleting A User Song

    • You should never turn off the digital piano or remove • You should never turn off the digital piano or remove the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling the USB flash drive while dashes (“-”) are scrolling across the display. across the display. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Connecting Other Equipment

    [AUX IN] jack using a stereo audio cable as shown pdf manual Computer-related Operations, which can be below, you can route audio from that device to the freely downloaded from the Yamaha web site. built-in speakers. [USB TO HOST] terminal...

  • Page 35: Connecting Other Midi Devices

    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.

  • Page 36: Performing Live

    The following description covers performances tain. (See page 11.) together with other musicians on-stage at a live music club, performing arts venue, or the like. P-255 rear panel Stage setup and signal flow Bundled foot switch 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.
  • Page 37 When playing live, try to relax and listen to your mon- need to use these speakers if you can hear your own sound itor speaker in order to perform at your best. from an on-stage monitor speaker. (See page 44.) P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Singing And Playing On Your Own

    (i.e., an amplifier and speakers). and right signals and output them together in mono. Required equipment and connections Keyboard amplifier Keyboard (i.e., your digital piano) P-255 rear panel Keyboard amplifier Two* standard mono audio cables * Only one required for mono output. Vocal microphone...

  • Page 39: Other Convenient Functions

    This approach provides the maximum adjustable range Thanks to its digital design, the P-255 offers a range of should you need to change the tone during your performance. highly useful functions as described below. When put to •...

  • Page 40: Customizing With Function Parameters

    F8. 3 Tuning configuration backup Miscellaneous backup F8. 4 Backup and other set- F8. 5 Character code – tings F8. 6 Save – F8. 7 Load – F8. 8 Auto Power-Off F8. 9 Format USB flash drive – P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Basic Function-Parameter Operations

    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...

  • Page 42: Dual Balance

    Dual mode settings to the Shortcut: defaults for the corresponding Voice combinations. You 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. P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 • Available settings: -1, 0, and 1 parameter, you can adjust the depth of that effect. (*: Sold • Default setting: Each combination of Voices has its own default. separately.) • Available settings: 1 to 10 • Default setting: 5 P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 44 F6. 7 down. 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 P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 However, the internal tone genera- here.) No data is sent by any Voices when “OFF” is selected. tor will respond to MIDI data received from another MIDI device. • Available settings: ON and OFF • Default setting: ON P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 (You will need to press once again to confirm your selection when loading.) When the operation has been completed, the message “ ” will be shown. After loading backup data, the digital piano will automatically turn off and then back on. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Restoring Factory Settings

    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. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    (page 33), and then plug it out and back in. There is a problem with the digital piano. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor for assistance. The selected operation has been completed.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    If a message has been shown on the display, refer to the section Display Mes- The USB flash drive plugged into the digital piano sages (page 49) for more information. If no message has been shown, the freezes and/or stops working. USB flash drive may be broken. P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Voice List

    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...

  • Page 52: Piano Songs (Preset Songs)

    Maple Leaf Rag S.Joplin P. 4 6 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C.A.Debussy P. 4 7 Arabesque 1 C.A.Debussy P. 4 8 Clair de lune C.A.Debussy P. 4 9 Rêverie C.A.Debussy P. 5 0 Cakewalk C.A.Debussy P-255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: 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.

  • Page 54: Index

    Music rest ........11 Connecting (USB flash drives) ..30 USB Flash Drives ......30 Copying ........32 User Songs ........21 P-255 Controller ......7, 35 PA mixer ........36 Damper pedal ........ 43 Panel Lock .......18, 37 Voice ..........13 Damper-pedal resonance ..12, 43 Part (Playback) ......23...
  • Page 55 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be...
  • Page 56 [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) P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 P-255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. 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. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
  • Page 60 Yamaha Global Site http://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ C.S.G., DMI Development Division © 2013 Yamaha Corporation 310POTO-A0 Printed in Japan ZG80540...

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