Yamaha DGX-230 Owner's Manual

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10 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualSetting UpBe sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power.Although the instrument will run either

100 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualVoice List Maximum Polyphony ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The instrument has 32-note maxi

Voice ListDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 101● XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List098 000 112 082 Sawtooth Lead099 000 115 082 Analogon100 000 11

Voice List102 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual225 000 000 032 Guitar Harmonics226 000 065 032 Guitar Feedback227 000 066 032 Guitar Harmonics 2BASS228

Voice ListDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 103The voice number with an asterisk (*) is XGlite optional voice.361 000 000 092 Choir Pad362 000 066 092 I

104 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualDrum Kit List•“ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”.• Each percussion voice uses one

Drum Kit ListDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 105Voice No. 117 123 124 125 126 127 128MSB (0–127) / LSB (0–127) / PC (1–128) 127/000/001 127/000/113 12

106 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualStyle ListStyle No. Style Name8BEAT001 8BeatModern002 Cool8Beat003 60’sGuitarPop004 8BeatAdria005 60’s8Beat006 Bubb

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 107Music Database ListMDB No. Song NamePOP001 AlvFever002 CoinLane003 Croco Rk004 DayPdise005 DwnTown006 EasySday007 G

108 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualSongs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROMThe easy song arranger can only be used with songs that include chord data. Fi

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 109Effect Type List● Harmony Types● Reverb Types● Chorus TypesNo. Harmony Type Description01 DuetHarmony types 01–05 a

Setting UpDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 11Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on.The DGX-220/YPG-225 speakers are automati

110 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualMIDI Implementation ChartYAMAHA [ Portable Grand ] Date:17-NOV-2005Model DGX-2

MIDI Implementation ChartDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 111Prog o 0 - 127 o 0 - 127Change : True # **************System Exclusive o o : Song

112 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualMIDI Data FormatNOTE:1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timb

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 113SpecificationsKeyboards• 76 box type keys (E0–G6), with Touch Response.Display• LCD display (backlit)Setup• STANDBY/

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IndexDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 115Nnotation ... 52OOne Touch Setting ...

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12 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualPanel Controls and Terminalsq [STANDBY/ON] switch ... page 11w [MASTER VOLUME] control... pages 11

Panel Controls and TerminalsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 13#0 USB terminal ...pages 11, 79#1 SUSTAIN jack...

14 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualQuickGuideTry Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesIn addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instr

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 15You can select a second voice which will play in addition to the main voic

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices16 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual4Play the keyboard.Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.In the

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 173Select the desired split voice.Watch the displayed split voice and rotate

18 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualFun SoundsThis instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can use for entertainment. Laug

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 19QuickGuidePlaying StylesThis instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass

2 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualPLEASE KEEP THIS MANUALThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this pro

Playing Styles20 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualYou learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page.Here we’ll see how to add bass and chor

Playing StylesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 214Play a left-hand chord to start the style.You can still “play” chords even if you don’t actually know

Playing Styles22 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualStyles Are More Fun When You Understand ChordsChords, created by playing multiple notes at the same ti

Playing StylesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 23—3-chord boogie-woogie—This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords. When

Playing Styles24 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThere are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords:● Easy Chords● Standard ChordsThe instrument w

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 25QuickGuideUsing SongsWith this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can si

Using Songs26 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual3Listen to the song.Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song.You can stop pla

Using SongsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 27● Song ListThese 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument’s easy song arranger

Using Songs28 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThe following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-220/YPG-225.● Preset Songs (the 30 songs built

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 29QuickGuideThe Easy Way to Play PianoThis instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets yo

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 31. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-tained

The Easy Way to Play Piano30 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology featu

The Easy Way to Play PianoDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 314Press the [START/STOP] button.Song playback will begin.The basic pattern will play repeat

The Easy Way to Play Piano32 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology featu

The Easy Way to Play PianoDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 334Press the [START/STOP] button.Song playback will begin.5Play on the keyboard.Play to the

The Easy Way to Play Piano34 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualUse the Performance Assistant to Play Like a Pro!Here are a few hints for using the Chord

The Easy Way to Play PianoDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 35When using the performance assistant technology or in other situations in which the tempo

36 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualQuickGuideSelect a Song For a LessonYamaha Education SuiteYou can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, r

Select a Song For a LessonDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 372Select the part you want to practice.Press the [R] button for a right-hand lesson, [L] bu

Select a Song For a Lesson38 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualPlay the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next note you need

Select a Song For a LessonDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 39Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to

4 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualPRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WA

Select a Song For a Lesson40 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualHere’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus

Select a Song For a LessonDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 41Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a

42 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualQuickGuide1Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.A Music Database list will appear in the display.2Select a Music Databa

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 43QuickGuideChange a Song’s StyleIn addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the

Change a Song’s Style44 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual3Listen to the song.Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 45QuickGuideRecord Your Own PerformanceYou can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031

Record Your Own Performance46 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual2Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selection on the display.◆ Rec

Record Your Own PerformanceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 47If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button while recording the style track an appropriat

Record Your Own Performance48 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThis function clears an entire user song (all tracks).1Press the [SONG] button, then sele

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 49Backup and InitializationThe following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turn

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 5• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.• When setting up the instrument, make

50 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualBasic Operation and DisplaysOverall DGX-220/YPG-225 control is based on the following simple operations.1 Press a bu

Basic Operation and DisplaysDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 512 Use the dial to select an item or value.When you select a basic function, the item cor

Basic Operation and Displays52 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThe display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice.It also includes

ReferenceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 53Adding EffectsThis feature adds harmony notes to the main voice.1Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn

54 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualAdding EffectsReverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. When you select a style or song the optim

Adding EffectsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 55The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same voices being played in uni

Reference56 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance FeaturesThe instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Use

Handy Performance FeaturesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 57 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

58 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance FeaturesYou can start the song/style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required temp

Handy Performance FeaturesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 59This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to

6 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThe following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard:Mona

60 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance Features◆ Large Pitch Changes (Transpose)The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or

Handy Performance FeaturesDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 61Sometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a song or style can be confusing. The One

62 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance Features1Press the [FUNCTION] button.2Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-tons to select the Harmony

ReferenceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 63Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsBasic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described

64 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) Functions4Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.5Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.You’re

Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 65Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.1Press the [FUNCTION] butt

66 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsWhen auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is

Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 67This instrument features 150 internal styles, but other styles, such as those pr

68 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsTwo or more notes played together constitute a “chord”.The most basic chord type

Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 69 Recognized Standard Chords● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 7Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-220/YPG-225 Portable Grand!Please read this owner’s manua

70 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsThe Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you th

ReferenceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 71Song Settings1Press the [FUNCTION] button.2Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-tons to select the Song Volume

72 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualSong SettingsEach “track” of a song plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You c

ReferenceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 73Memorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsThis instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save y

74 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualMemorize Your Favorite Panel Settings1Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the dis-play when

ReferenceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 75The FunctionsThe “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tun-ing, setti

76 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThe Functions● Function Setting ListSetting Item title Range/Settings DescriptionStyle Volume StyleVol 000–127 Deter

The FunctionsDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 77* All these settings can be conveniently reset to their initial default values by pressing the [+] and

Reference78 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualConnecting to a ComputerNearly all of the electronic musical instruments made today—particularly synthesize

Connecting to a ComputerDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 79● Channel MessagesThis instrument is capable of handling 16 MIDI channels simultaneously—mea

8 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualSpecial Features of the DGX-220/YPG-225 Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 14The instrument voice that sou

80 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualConnecting to a ComputerBy connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on

Connecting to a ComputerDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 81 PC Mode ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A number of MIDI setting

82 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualConnecting to a ComputerThis function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performanc

Connecting to a ComputerDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 83● Backup files can be transferred from the instru-ment to a computer and back.⇒ refer to the

84 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualConnecting to a Computer8Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader.9To playback a song stored in flash memory,

ReferenceDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 85Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide This CD-ROM is copy-protected. Yamaha makes no representations or warra

86 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualAccessory CD-ROM Installation GuideIn order to view PDF scores, you will need to install Adobe Reader in your comput

Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 87 Installing the USB-MIDI Driver● ● ● ● In order to be able to communicate wit

88 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualAccessory CD-ROM Installation GuideInstalling the driver on Windows 98/Me 1Start the computer.2Insert the supplied C

Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 89Installing the driver on Windows XP 1Start the computer and use the “Adminis-trat

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 9Copyright Notice ... 6Panel Logos ...

90 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Troubleshooting• Is the USB cable connected correctly?Check the USB cable connec

Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 914 Disconnect the USB cable.5 Restart the computer.6 Re-install the driver.ATTENTI

92 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualTroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is tempor

DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 93Memo

94 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualScoresThis demo is an example of how the Easy Song Arranger can be used to change styles throughout a piece.Halleluj

ScoresDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 95

Scores96 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThis score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technol-o

ScoresDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 97

Scores98 DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s ManualThis score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technol-o

ScoresDGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual 99