Yamaha P250, P250E2 User Manual

TOOLS for P-250

Installation Guide/Installationshandbuch/

Manuel d’installation/Guía de instalación

SPECIAL NOTICES

• The software and this Installation Guide are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

• Use of the software and this guide is governed by the SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the AGREEMENT at the end of this guide before installing the application.)

• Copying of the software or reproduction of this guide in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this guide and the software.

• This disc is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disc on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player.

• Copying of the commercially available music data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• The company names and product names in this Installation Guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in speciﬁcations and functions will be announced separately.

• Depending on the version of your operating system, the screen shots and messages shown in this guide may differ to those that you see on your computer screen.

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BESONDERE HINWEISE

• Dieses Programm und diese Installationsanleitung sind im Sinne des Urheberrechts alleiniges Eigentum der Yamaha Corporation.

• Die Benutzung des Programms und dieser Anleitung unterliegt der SOFTWARE-LIZENZVEREINBARUNG, mit der sich der Erwerber durch Öffnen des Sie gels der Programmverpackung uneingeschränkt einverstanden erklärt. (Bitte lesen Sie die VEREINBARUNG am Ende dieser Anleitung vor Installation der Anwendung sorgfältig durch.)

• Das Kopieren der Software und die Reproduktion dieser Anleitung, in welcher Form auch immer, in Teilen oder als Ganzes, sind nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung des Herstellers erlaubt und sonst ausdrücklich verboten.

•Yamaha leistet keinerlei Garantie hinsichtlich der Benutzung des Programms und der zugehörigen Dokumentation und übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Ergebnisse der Benutzung dieser Anleitung oder des Programms.

• Bei dieser CD handelt es sich um eine CD-ROM. Versuchen Sie bitte nicht, diese CD-ROM auf einem Audio-CD-Player abzuspielen, da dies zu irreparablen Schäden am Audio-CD-Player führen kann.

• Das Kopieren im Handel erhältlicher Musikdaten ist nur für Ihren Privatgebrauch zulässig und sonst streng untersagt.

• Die in dieser Installationsanleitung erwähnten Firmen- und Produktnamen sind Warenzeichen bzw. eingetragene Warenzeichen der betreffenden Firmen.

• Zukünftige Aktualisierungen von Anwendungs- und Systemsoftware sowie jede Änderung der technischen Daten und Funktionen werden separat bekanntgegeben.

• Je nach der Version Ihres Betriebssystems unterscheiden sich die hier dargestellten Screenshots und Meldungen von der tatsächlichen Anzeige auf Ihrem Computermonitor.

REMARQUES PARTICULIERES

• Les droits d’auteurs (copyright) de ce logiciel et de ce manuel d’installation appartiennent exclusivement à Yamaha Corporation.

•L’usage de ce logiciel et de ce manuel est déﬁni par l’accord de licence auquel l’acheteur déclare souscrire sans réserve lorsqu’il ouvre le sceau de l’emballage du logiciel. (Veuillez donc lire attentivement l’accord de licence du logiciel situé à la ﬁn de ce manuel avant d’installer le logiciel.)

•Toute copie du logiciel et toute reproduction totale ou partielle de ce manuel, par quel moyen que ce soit, est expressément interdite sans l’autorisation écrite du fabricant.

•Yamaha n’offre aucune garantie en ce qui concerne l’utilisation du logiciel et de la documentation. Yamaha ne peut en aucun cas être tenu responsable des dommages éventuels résultant de l’utilisation de ce manuel et de ce logiciel.

• Ce disque est un CD-ROM. N’essayez donc pas de l’insérer dans un lecteur de CD audio. Vous risqueriez d’endommager ce dernier de manière irréversible.

•Toute copie de données musicales commercialisées est formellement interdite, sauf pour usage personnel.

• Les noms des ﬁrmes et des produits apparaissant dans ce manuel d’installation sont des marques commerciales ou des marques déposées appartenant à leurs détenteurs respectifs.

• Les remises à jour du programme et du système ainsi que toute modiﬁcation des caractéristiques et fonctions seront annoncées séparément.

• En fonction de la version du système d’exploitation que vous utilisez, les captures d’écran et les messages qui ﬁgurent dans ce manuel peuvent différer de ceux qui apparaissent sur l’écran de votre ordinateur.

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AVISOS ESPECIALES

• El copyright del software y de la guía de instalación es propiedad exclusiva de Yamaha Corporation.

• La utilización de este software y de esta guía debe ajustarse al CONTRATO PARA USO DE SOFTWARE BAJO LICENCIA, con el que el comprador maniﬁesta su total conformidad al abrir el paquete de software. (Lea detenidamente el CONTRATO que se incluye al ﬁnal de esta guía antes de instalar la aplicación).

• La copia del software o la reproducción total o parcial de este manual por cualquier medio sin la autorización escrita del fabricante está expresamente prohibida.

•Yamaha no asume responsabilidad alguna ni ofrece garantía alguna en relación con el uso del software y de la documentación, y no puede ser declarada responsable de los resultados de la utilización de este manual ni del software.

• Este disco es un CD-ROM. No intente reproducirlo en un reproductor de CD de audio, porque al hacerlo se podrían causar daños irreparables en el reproductor.

• Queda terminantemente prohibida la copia de datos musicales disponibles comercialmente, excepto para uso personal.

• Los nombres de compañías y de productos que aparecen en esta guía de instalación son marcas o marcas registradas de sus respectivas compañías.

• Las futuras actualizaciones de la aplicación y del software del sistema, y cualquier cambio en las especiﬁcaciones y funciones, se anunciarán independientemente.

•Según las versiones del sistema operativo, las capturas de pantalla y los mensajes que aparecen en esta guía podrían diferir de los que aparecen en la pantalla del ordenador.

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Important Notices about the CD-ROM

Data Types

This CD-ROM includes application software. Please refer to page 4 (Windows) and 10 (Macintosh) for details about the software and how to install it.

These applications allow you to transfer data between your computer and the P-250.

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Operating System (OS)

The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The installation procedure and the applications themselves differ depending on the operating system that you are using. Please refer to the appropriate installation instructions.

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Media format

The P-250 and the File Utility software are compatible with the MS-DOS format media.

Never attempt to play back the included CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/ audio speakers.

Windows Read page 3, 6, 14. Macintosh Read page 3, 11, 14.

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CD-ROM installation procedure

The following steps are the same for both Windows and Macintosh.

Verify that your system meets the operating requirements of the software (File Utility, driver, etc.) (Windows page 6, Macintosh page 11).

Connect the P-250 to your computer. Refer to the owner’s manual for details on connections.

n Depending on the computer system you are using, some types of connections may not be possible.

Install the driver appropriate for your type of connection into your computer, and make the necessary settings. The arrow symbols shown below represent cables.

• Connection using a USB cable USB connector of the P-250 ↔ USB connector of the computer … Windows page 6, Macintosh page 11

• Connection using a serial cable TO HOST connector of the P-250 ↔ Serial port of the computer (RS-232C or RS-422 connector) … page 8

• Connection using MIDI cables MIDI connector of the P-250 ← MIDI interface device → Computer … Windows page 6, Macintosh page 11

Install the software (File Utility, etc.) Refer to pages 6 (Windows) or 11 (Macintosh) for the installation procedure.

Start up the software.

For subsequent operation, refer to the owner’s manual for each software program (online help/PDF manual).

n In order to view PDF files, you will need to install Acrobat Reader in your computer (Windows page 6, Macintosh page 11).

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Limitations on the P-250 when using the File Utility

The TOOLS for P-250 CD-ROM contains a File Utility program. By using this software, you can transfer files between the internal memory of the P-250 and your computer, and edit them. There are some operating states of the P-250 in which it is not possible to use the File Utility or in which some File Utility functions are not available.

You cannot use File Utility to perform file operations in the following states.

• Demo song mode

• Song recording/playback mode

• During ﬁle operations

• During the various [SONG FILE] operations

• During the various [PERFORM.FILE] operations

• During MIDI bulk data transmission and reception

• While MIDI transmission is stopped

The following operations cannot be performed while File Utility is running.

• File operations

• Song loading

• Song playback

•Track button on/off

The following operations cannot be performed on the P-250.

• Changing the ﬁlename extension of a ﬁle

• Japanese display in the LCD screen

• Creating a folder

• Copying a folder from the computer to the storage memory

•Transmitting a protected song to the computer

•Transmitting path information to a device

n When transferring a file between the P-250 and your computer, you must set the type of characters on your P-250 ([CharacterCode]) to match the

language of the operating system for the computer in which you installed File Utility. If the character code of the P-250 does not match the language of the computer that is running File Utility, the file may not be handled correctly.

n On the P-250, the File Utility ID is fixed at “1”. If you specify an ID other than “1,” you will be unable to transmit or receive data. For details on the

File Utility ID, refer to the File Utility PDF manual.

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For Windows Users

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains a variety of applications (with installers) and data in the following folders.

Folder Name Application Name Contents

Acroread_ Acrobat Reader

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FileUtil_ File Utility

USBdrv_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win98, Me) Enables your computer to communicate with the P-250 when your computer and

USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win2000, XP)

Mididrv_ YAMAHA CBX Driver Allows the serial port of your computer to be connected directly to the P-250 so

SongData Demonstration Song Enables you to use the File Utility to transmit data to the P-250 so you can enjoy

PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer . Enables you to vie w each PDF manual for the applications.

Enables you to manage ﬁles in the storage memory on the P-250.

the P-250 are connected using a USB cable.

that MIDI messages can be transferred.

demo song (SMF ﬁle) playback on the P-250.

*1 Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of this program nor can it offer user support for it. *2 The applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.

*You can start the File Utility as either a stand-alone software or a plug-in application in the Open Plug-in Technology compatible application. See next page for

details about Open Plug-in Technology.

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