Appendix. Yamaha PSR-EW300, P-255, PS-1

Appendix

Display Messages

Message

CLr con

E01

Description

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

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.

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.

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

E03

E04

EEE

End

The USB flash drive is write protected.

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

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.

There is a problem with the digital piano. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor for assistance.

Enp

The selected operation has been completed.

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

For

FUL n Y n~Y

Pro

UnF

Uoc

UU1

UU2

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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.

The USB flash drive is about to be formatted.

The operation could not be completed because the digital piano’s internal memory or the USB flash drive is nearly full. If this message is shown while recording, your performance data may not be correctly saved.

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

The digital piano turns off unexpectedly.

Possible cause and solution

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 [MAS-

TER 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).

The sound is distorted.

If local control has been turned off, try turning it back on (page 45).

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.

The USB flash drive plugged into the digital piano freezes and/or stops working.

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.

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

Voice button

[PIANO]

[E.PIANO]

[ORGAN]

[CLV./VIB.]

[OTHERS]

Clavi

Voice name

Grand Piano

Live Grand

Ballad Grand

Bright Grand

Stage E.Piano

DX E.Piano

Vintage E.Piano

Synth Piano

Jazz Organ 1

Jazz Organ 2

Pipe Organ Principal

Pipe Organ Tutti

Harpsichord 8’

Harpsichord 8’+4’

Vibraphone

Strings

Slow Strings

Choir

Slow Choir

Synth Pad

Wood Bass

Bass & Cymbal

E.Bass

Display

GP1

GP2

GP3

GP4

EP1

EP2

EP3

EP4 or1 or2 or3 or4

CL1

CL2

CL3

CL4 o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8

Touch sensitivity

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Stereo sampling

O

O

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

O

O

O

O

–

O

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

Key-off sampling

O

–

O

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

O

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Sustain sampling

String resonance

O

–

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

O

–

O

O

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Description

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.

Spacious and clear piano with bright reverb. Good for popular music.

Warm and soft piano sound. Good for relaxing music.

Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting through” other instruments in an ensemble.

The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic “tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard.

An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis.

Extremely “musical” response with varying timbre according to keyboard dynamics. Good for standard popular music.

A slightly different electric piano sound often heard in rock and popular music.

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.

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.

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.

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

Good for sacred music from the Baroque period.

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

Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue.”

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.

Mixes the same Voice an octave higher for a more brilliant tone.

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 played with relatively soft mallets. The tone becomes more metallic the harder you play.

Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic reverb. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode.

Spacious strings ensemble with a slow attack. Try combining this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode.

A big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies in slow pieces.

A choir Voice with a slow attack. Try combining this Voice with a piano or electric piano in the Dual mode.

A warm, mellow, and spacious synth sound.

Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an ensemble.

An upright bass played fingerstyle. Ideal for jazz and Latin music.

Adds a cymbal Voice to the bass sound. Ideal for walking bass lines in jazz tunes.

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.

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50 Piano Songs (Preset Songs)

Song No.

P.25

P.26

P.27

P.28

P.29

P.30

P.31

P.32

P.17

P.18

P.19

P.20

P.21

P.22

P.23

P.24

P.09

P.10

P.11

P.12

P.13

P.14

P.15

P.16

P.01

P.02

P.03

P.04

P.05

P.06

P.07

P.08

P.41

P.42

P.43

P.44

P.45

P.46

P.47

P.48

P.49

P.50

P.33

P.34

P.35

P.36

P.37

P.38

P.39

P.40

Title

J.S.Bach

J.S.Bach

Composer

Invention No. 1

Invention No. 8

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

Frühlingslied op.62-2

F.P.Schubert

J.L.F.Mendelssohn

Jägerlied op.19b-3 J.L.F.Mendelssohn

Fantaisie-Impromptu F.F.Chopin

Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop”

Etude op.10-5 “Black keys”

F.F.Chopin

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”

Valse op.64-2

F.F.Chopin

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

Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening

T.Badarzewska

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.Dvo

řák

Tango (España)

The Entertainer

Maple Leaf Rag

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin

I.Albéniz

S.Joplin

S.Joplin

C.A.Debussy

Arabesque 1 C.A.Debussy

Clair de lune C.A.Debussy

Rêverie C.A.Debussy

Cakewalk C.A.Debussy

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Specifications

Size/Weight

Control Interface

Voices/Tone

Generation

Effects/

Functions

Rhythms

Songs (MIDI)

Songs (Audio)

Overall Controls

Storage

Connectivity

Amplifiers and

Speakers

Power Supply

Dimensions

Weight

Number of Keys

Keyboard Type

Touch Response

Display

Panel Language

Piano Sound

(W x D x H) 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

Piano Tone

Generation

Effects

Sustain Samples

Key-off Samples

String Resonance

Number of Polyphony (Max.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

256

Number of Voices

Type

Functions

Recording

Reverb

Effect

Dual

Split

EQ (Equalizer)

SOUND BOOST

Number of Preset Rhythms

Number of Songs

Number of Tracks

24

4 types

4 types

Yes

Yes

3 bands

3 types

10

10

2

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

Playback

Preset

Data Format

Data Capacity (max.)

Number of Songs

Recording

Playback approx. 550KB/Song

24 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Piano Preset Songs

SMF (Format 0)

SMF (Format 0, Format 1)

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

Included Accessories

Optional Accessories

(May not be available depending on your locale.)

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 (i-

UX1), 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.

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