Owner's Manual
Page 2
..., Part 15 for battery disposal information. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to accessories and/or another product use "household" type batteries. When installing batteries, do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to perform the replacement. This product, when installed as designed) are therefore the owners responsibility. Compliance with this type of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. Model Serial No. Cable/s supplied...
..., Part 15 for battery disposal information. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to accessories and/or another product use "household" type batteries. When installing batteries, do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to perform the replacement. This product, when installed as designed) are therefore the owners responsibility. Compliance with this type of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. Model Serial No. Cable/s supplied...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... reduced set of learning tools that support GM System Level. Its outstanding features also make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! just a like a real musical instrument! I Stereo Sampled Piano page 21 The EZ-250i has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice - I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is the fun software program Keyboard Mania. provides exceptionally powerful, high-quality sound, letting you save song data...
... reduced set of learning tools that support GM System Level. Its outstanding features also make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! just a like a real musical instrument! I Stereo Sampled Piano page 21 The EZ-250i has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice - I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is the fun software program Keyboard Mania. provides exceptionally powerful, high-quality sound, letting you save song data...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... 64 Function 66 • Using the Function parameters 66 Data Backup 68 Troubleshooting 69 Voice List 70 Style List 75 Drum Kit List 76 MIDI Implementation Chart 78 Effect map 80 Specifications 81 Index 82 5 EZ-250i Owner's Manual 7 Multi Fingering 40 • Dictionary 42 Selecting and Playing Songs 45 • Selecting a Song 45 • Playing the Songs 46 • A-B Repeat 47 • Melody Voice Change 48 • Adjusting the Song Volume 48 Song Lesson 49 • Using the Lesson Feature 49...
... 64 Function 66 • Using the Function parameters 66 Data Backup 68 Troubleshooting 69 Voice List 70 Style List 75 Drum Kit List 76 MIDI Implementation Chart 78 Effect map 80 Specifications 81 Index 82 5 EZ-250i Owner's Manual 7 Multi Fingering 40 • Dictionary 42 Selecting and Playing Songs 45 • Selecting a Song 45 • Playing the Songs 46 • A-B Repeat 47 • Melody Voice Change 48 • Adjusting the Song Volume 48 Song Lesson 49 • Using the Lesson Feature 49...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
....) @4 [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 14.) I Rear Panel @5 @6 @7 @8 @5 USB terminals This is for connection to a computer. (See page 56.) @6 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.) @7 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker...
....) @4 [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 14.) I Rear Panel @5 @6 @7 @8 @5 USB terminals This is for connection to a computer. (See page 56.) @6 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.) @7 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... AC Power Adaptor q Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the EZ-250i is set of six new batteries. An AC adaptor is not to be distorted, and other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to follow the polarity markings in use for playing. w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3C, PA-3B, or other adaptors may occur. e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that of conventional batteries. 10 EZ-250i Owner's Manual...
... AC Power Adaptor q Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the EZ-250i is set of six new batteries. An AC adaptor is not to be distorted, and other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to follow the polarity markings in use for playing. w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3C, PA-3B, or other adaptors may occur. e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that of conventional batteries. 10 EZ-250i Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
First, make sure the EZ-250i and any external devices are not using the EZ-250i for a long time, make sure you insert a headphone plug into this jack. The footswitch functions the same way as you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on the EZ-250i. EZ-250i Owner's Manual 11 9 I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the EZ-250i is automatically cut off...
First, make sure the EZ-250i and any external devices are not using the EZ-250i for a long time, make sure you insert a headphone plug into this jack. The footswitch functions the same way as you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on the EZ-250i. EZ-250i Owner's Manual 11 9 I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the EZ-250i is automatically cut off...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... 29, 67 See page 67 Note that the function bar in the LCD indicates the function category (Overall, Volume, etc.) when you call up or down, press and hold the [-] button and enter the number. 16 Setting values G Use the numeric [0]-[9] buttons or [+]/[-] buttons. For example, when song is selected: Function bar Value Function name 00 Transpos -03 18 EZ-250i Owner's Manual Decreases the number by one...
... 29, 67 See page 67 Note that the function bar in the LCD indicates the function category (Overall, Volume, etc.) when you call up or down, press and hold the [-] button and enter the number. 16 Setting values G Use the numeric [0]-[9] buttons or [+]/[-] buttons. For example, when song is selected: Function bar Value Function name 00 Transpos -03 18 EZ-250i Owner's Manual Decreases the number by one...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... harmony parts (for notes played in the upper area of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. A total of the voices. Press the [HARMONY] button. 001 Indicates Harmony effect is played in the Function mode (pages 67). The EZ-250i has three separate effect systems - Turn on/off . GrandPno • For the first five Harmony Types (Duet, Trio, Block, Country, and Octave), chords must be played in pitch to choose from a MIDI...
... harmony parts (for notes played in the upper area of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. A total of the voices. Press the [HARMONY] button. 001 Indicates Harmony effect is played in the Function mode (pages 67). The EZ-250i has three separate effect systems - Turn on/off . GrandPno • For the first five Harmony Types (Duet, Trio, Block, Country, and Octave), chords must be played in pitch to choose from a MIDI...
Owner's Manual
Page 46
... and playing keys are shown in the same way as Song controls. Simply call up the Voice mode while the song is playing back and select the desired voice. (See page 23.) 2 Stop the song. Turns on Flash songs and Song Filer, refer to transmit the song from the computer. Press the [START/STOP] button. Press the [START/STOP] button. Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as preset songs. 46 EZ-250i Owner's Manual 44...
... and playing keys are shown in the same way as Song controls. Simply call up the Voice mode while the song is playing back and select the desired voice. (See page 23.) 2 Stop the song. Turns on Flash songs and Song Filer, refer to transmit the song from the computer. Press the [START/STOP] button. Press the [START/STOP] button. Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as preset songs. 46 EZ-250i Owner's Manual 44...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
...) 01 (grand piano) 60 (C3) Timing expressed numerically (quarter note) 120 (strong) 52 54 EZ-250i Owner's Manual What Is MIDI? Let's consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as "with what voice," "with which key," "about how strong," "when was it pressed," and "when was it released." G Example of the styles and panel settings. So then what voice) Note number (with which key) Note on information received from the keyboard.
...) 01 (grand piano) 60 (C3) Timing expressed numerically (quarter note) 120 (strong) 52 54 EZ-250i Owner's Manual What Is MIDI? Let's consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as "with what voice," "with which key," "about how strong," "when was it pressed," and "when was it released." G Example of the styles and panel settings. So then what voice) Note number (with which key) Note on information received from the keyboard.
Owner's Manual
Page 55
... data unique to instantly communicate with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change EZ-250i Operation/Panel Setting Messages which ensures that support GM System Level 1. MIDI Functions Your keyboard performance and all panel operations of this instrument are processed as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it can be accurately played by the entire MIDI system. G Channel Messages This instrument is used...
... data unique to instantly communicate with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change EZ-250i Operation/Panel Setting Messages which ensures that support GM System Level 1. MIDI Functions Your keyboard performance and all panel operations of this instrument are processed as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it can be accurately played by the entire MIDI system. G Channel Messages This instrument is used...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
... initial display (Windows only). ᕤ Connect the instrument to view each software program (online help/PDF manual). ᕥ Install the appropriate driver to play back the included CD-ROM on your computer and the MIDI instrument are the same for the Yamaha MIDI instrument. KEYBOARDMANIA KMYE Enables playing the game or lesson. CD-ROM Installation Procedure The following conditions. • Demo song mode *2 The applications are using a USB cable. See page 61 (Windows) or...
... initial display (Windows only). ᕤ Connect the instrument to view each software program (online help/PDF manual). ᕥ Install the appropriate driver to play back the included CD-ROM on your computer and the MIDI instrument are the same for the Yamaha MIDI instrument. KEYBOARDMANIA KMYE Enables playing the game or lesson. CD-ROM Installation Procedure The following conditions. • Demo song mode *2 The applications are using a USB cable. See page 61 (Windows) or...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
... removed and click [Add/Remove...]. EZ-250i Owner's Manual 61 59 Windows 98/ME Select [START] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [Add/ Remove Programs] → [Install/Uninstall], then select the application to uninstall it before proceeding. ᕡ Double-click on your PC (in the following the on "ar***.exe." Computer Sequence Software USB cable MIDI instrument EZ-250i Driver • If an older version of problems by following state. •...
... removed and click [Add/Remove...]. EZ-250i Owner's Manual 61 59 Windows 98/ME Select [START] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [Add/ Remove Programs] → [Install/Uninstall], then select the application to uninstall it before proceeding. ᕡ Double-click on your PC (in the following the on "ar***.exe." Computer Sequence Software USB cable MIDI instrument EZ-250i Driver • If an older version of problems by following state. •...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
... KEYBOARDMANIA or Song Filer. Installation starts. • The exact pathname or location of the CD-ROM drive (for example, D:\USBdrv_\) in the driver search window, click [Next]. Unless you are unchecked. When using KEYBOARDMANIA, set the MIDI port to USB. ᕡ Connect the instrument to the instructions in the manual (see the file KM_manual.pdf, pages 7 and 8) contained in the CD-ROM. Install software, not...
... KEYBOARDMANIA or Song Filer. Installation starts. • The exact pathname or location of the CD-ROM drive (for example, D:\USBdrv_\) in the driver search window, click [Next]. Unless you are unchecked. When using KEYBOARDMANIA, set the MIDI port to USB. ᕡ Connect the instrument to the instructions in the manual (see the file KM_manual.pdf, pages 7 and 8) contained in the CD-ROM. Install software, not...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
..." folder on your computer (Hard Disk, as the default). ᕤ Copy the "OMS_***_Mac.pdf" in the "USBdrv_" folder to display the following message: "This installation requires your computer via a USB cable. In the "OMS Setup for YAMAHA" folder you will be displayed. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide For Macintosh Users I Software Installation G Acrobat Reader In order to view the electronic (PDF) manuals included with each application, you...
..." folder on your computer (Hard Disk, as the default). ᕤ Copy the "OMS_***_Mac.pdf" in the "USBdrv_" folder to display the following message: "This installation requires your computer via a USB cable. In the "OMS Setup for YAMAHA" folder you will be displayed. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide For Macintosh Users I Software Installation G Acrobat Reader In order to view the electronic (PDF) manuals included with each application, you...
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... have installed software which requires you add a second MIDI instrument to access PDF manuals in the CD-ROM. "Install Song Filer" file will recognize only the MIDI instrument as a MIDI instrument. Indicates this to the hard disk on your computer. ᕥ Double-click on the "****-USB" file to the USB terminal of the MIDI instrument and turn the MIDI instrument' power on. ᕢ Start the computer...
... have installed software which requires you add a second MIDI instrument to access PDF manuals in the CD-ROM. "Install Song Filer" file will recognize only the MIDI instrument as a MIDI instrument. Indicates this to the hard disk on your computer. ᕥ Double-click on the "****-USB" file to the USB terminal of the MIDI instrument and turn the MIDI instrument' power on. ᕢ Start the computer...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
... will display "USB-MIDI." • If the device was found correctly, click the [OK] button to proceed. • If the device was not found, re-check that the cable connections are correct, and repeat the procedure from the "File" menu, choose "New setup." ᕣ The OMS driver search dialog box will appear. In the event that you obtained the enclosed Yamaha software program(s) as set...
... will display "USB-MIDI." • If the device was found correctly, click the [OK] button to proceed. • If the device was not found, re-check that the cable connections are correct, and repeat the procedure from the "File" menu, choose "New setup." ᕣ The OMS driver search dialog box will appear. In the event that you obtained the enclosed Yamaha software program(s) as set...
Owner's Manual
Page 67
... Type Chorus Harmony Type HarmType Harmony Volume HarmVol Utility Local On/Off Local External Clock ExtClock Initial Setup Send InitSend Lesson Track (R) R-Part Lesson Track (L) L-Part Demo Cancel D-Cancel Backup Clear BkupClr? This determines the volume of the Song. * This determines the volume of the Metronome. * This determines the time signature of the Metronome. * This determines the volume of the Split voice, letting you create the optimum mix with the Dual or Split voice. Use this to set...
... Type Chorus Harmony Type HarmType Harmony Volume HarmVol Utility Local On/Off Local External Clock ExtClock Initial Setup Send InitSend Lesson Track (R) R-Part Lesson Track (L) L-Part Demo Cancel D-Cancel Backup Clear BkupClr? This determines the volume of the Song. * This determines the volume of the Metronome. * This determines the time signature of the Metronome. * This determines the volume of the Split voice, letting you create the optimum mix with the Dual or Split voice. Use this to set...
Owner's Manual
Page 69
....) Playing keys in the auto accompaniment area of two voices, even when Dual is turned off.) When using the Dictionary function (page 42), the keys in close proximity to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the power. The battery power is receiving electrical power. The style or song does not sound properly. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the voices or rhythms seems unusu- The EZ-250i is...
....) Playing keys in the auto accompaniment area of two voices, even when Dual is turned off.) When using the Dictionary function (page 42), the keys in close proximity to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the power. The battery power is receiving electrical power. The style or song does not sound properly. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the voices or rhythms seems unusu- The EZ-250i is...
Owner's Manual
Page 81
... 1-4 Function • Overall : Transpose, Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Sustain • Volume : Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Metronome Time Signature • Main Voice : Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Dual Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Split Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Effect/Harmony : Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Utility : Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Setup Send, Lesson Track R, Lesson Track L, Demo...
... 1-4 Function • Overall : Transpose, Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Sustain • Volume : Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Metronome Time Signature • Main Voice : Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Dual Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Split Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Effect/Harmony : Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Utility : Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Setup Send, Lesson Track R, Lesson Track L, Demo...