Yamaha DGX230 Owner's Manual

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10 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualSetting UpBe sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power.Although the instrument will run either

100 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualVoice List Maximum Polyphony ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The instrument has 32-note maxi

Voice ListDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 101● XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List098 000 112 082 Sawtooth Lead099 000 115 082 Analogon100 000 11

Voice List102 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualBASS228 000 000 033 Acoustic Bass229 000 040 033 Jazz Rhythm230 000 045 033 Velocity Crossfade Upright Ba

Voice ListDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 103The voice number with an asterisk (*) is XGlite optional voice.360 000 000 091 Poly Synth Pad361 000 000

104 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualStyle ListStyle No. Style Name8BEAT1 ChtPnoPp2 BritRock3 8BtModrn4 Cool 8Bt5 Class8Bt6 60sGtPop7 8BtAdria8 60s8Beat

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 107Music Database ListMDB No. MDB NameALL TIME HITS001 Jude Hey002 New UK003 MyLoving004 All OK005 Buttercp006 JustCal

108 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualSongs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROMThe easy song arranger can only be used with songs that include chord data. Fi

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 109Effect Type List● Harmony Types● Reverb Types● Chorus TypesNo. Harmony Type Description01 DuetHarmony types 01–05 a

Setting UpDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 11Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on.The DGX-230/YPG-235 speakers are automati

110 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualMIDI Implementation ChartYAMAHA [ Portable Grand ] Date:10-OCT-2007Model DGX-2

MIDI Implementation ChartDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 111Prog o 0 - 127 o 0 - 127Change : True # **************System Exclusive o o : Song

112 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualMIDI Data FormatNOTE:1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timb

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 113ATTENTIONSOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTPLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREE-MENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USIN

114 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualSIBELIUS SCORCH LICENSE AGREEMENTBy installing and/or using this Product you (an individual or legal entity) agree

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 115SpecificationsKeyboards• 76 box type keys (E0–G6), with Touch Response.Display• LCD display (backlit)Setup• STANDBY/

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IndexDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 117Nnotation ... 52OOne Touch Setting ...

118 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualLimited Warranty90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTSYamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants

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12 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualPanel Controls and Terminalsq [STANDBY/ON] switch ... page 11w [MASTER VOLUME] control... pages 11

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Panel Controls and TerminalsDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 13#1 USB terminal ...pages 11, 79#2 SUSTAIN jack...

14 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual4Play the keyboard.Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.In the

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 173Select the desired split voice.Watch the displayed split voice and rotate

18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualFun SoundsThis instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can use for entertainment. Laug

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 19QuickGuidePlaying StylesThis instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass

2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualPLEASE KEEP THIS MANUALThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this pro

Playing Styles20 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualStyles Are More Fun When You Understand ChordsChords, created by playing multiple notes at the same ti

Playing StylesDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 23—3-chord boogie-woogie—This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords. When

Playing Styles24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThere are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords:● Easy Chords● Standard ChordsThe instrument w

DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual3Listen to the song.Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song.You can stop pla

Using SongsDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 27● Song ListThese 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument’s easy song arranger

Using Songs28 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThe following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-230/YPG-235.● Preset Songs (the 30 songs built

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 29QuickGuideThe Easy Way to Play PianoThis instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets yo

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 31. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-taine

The Easy Way to Play Piano30 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology featu

The Easy Way to Play PianoDGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology featu

The Easy Way to Play PianoDGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 35When using the performance assistant technology or in other situations in which the tempo

36 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 39Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to

4 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 41Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a

42 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualQuickGuide1Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.A Music Database list will appear in the display.2Select a Music Databa

DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual3Listen to the song.Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the

DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual2Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selection on the display.◆ Rec

Record Your Own PerformanceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 47If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button while recording the style track an appropriat

Record Your Own Performance48 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThis function clears an entire user song (all tracks).1Press the [SONG] button, then sele

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 49Backup and InitializationThe following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turn

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 5• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.• When setting up the product, make sur

50 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualBasic Operation and DisplaysOverall DGX-230/YPG-235 control is based on the following simple operations.1 Press a bu

Basic Operation and DisplaysDGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThe display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice.It also includes

ReferenceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 53Adding EffectsThis feature adds harmony notes to the main voice.1Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn

54 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance FeaturesThe instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Use

Handy Performance FeaturesDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 57 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

58 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance FeaturesYou can start the song/style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required temp

Handy Performance FeaturesDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 59This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to

6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThe following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard:Mona

60 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance Features◆ Large Pitch Changes (Transpose)The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or

Handy Performance FeaturesDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 61Sometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a song or style can be confusing. The One

62 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance Features1Press the [FUNCTION] button.2Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-tons to select the Harmony

ReferenceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 63Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsBasic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described

64 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) Functions4Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.5Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.You’re

Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 65Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.1Press the [FUNCTION] butt

66 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsWhen auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is

Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 67This instrument features 160 internal styles, but other styles, such as those pr

68 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsTwo or more notes played together constitute a “chord”.The most basic chord type

Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 69 Recognized Standard Chords● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 7Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-230/YPG-235 Portable Grand!Please read this owner’s manua

70 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsThe Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you th

ReferenceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 71Song Settings1Press the [FUNCTION] button.2Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-tons to select the Song Volume

72 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualSong SettingsEach “track” of a song plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You c

ReferenceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 73Memorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsThis instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save y

74 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualMemorize Your Favorite Panel Settings1Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the dis-play when

ReferenceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 75The FunctionsThe “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tun-ing, setti

76 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThe Functions● Function Setting ListSetting Item title Range/Settings DescriptionStyle Volume StyleVol 000–127 Deter

The FunctionsDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 77* All these settings can be conveniently reset to their initial default values by pressing the [+] and

Reference78 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualConnecting to a ComputerNearly all of the electronic musical instruments made today—particularly synthesize

Connecting to a ComputerDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 79● Channel MessagesThis instrument is capable of handling 16 MIDI channels simultaneously—mea

8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualSpecial Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235Graded Soft Touch keyboardJust as on an actual piano, the lower keys are heavy

80 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 81 PC Mode ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A number of MIDI setting

82 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 83● Backup files can be transferred from the instru-ment to a computer and back.⇒ refer to the

84 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualConnecting to a Computer7After selecting the file in the “List of files stored temporarily”, click the downward [Move]

ReferenceDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 85Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide• The software and this manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Co

86 DGX-230/YPG-235 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-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 87 Installing the USB-MIDI Driver● ● ● ● In order to be able to communicate wit

88 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualAccessory CD-ROM Installation GuideInstalling the driver in Windows 2000 1Start the computer and use the “Adminis-tr

Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 8910When using Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, the Support Module must be inst

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 9Copyright Notice ... 6Panel Logos ...

90 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Troubleshooting• Is the USB cable connected correctly?Check the USB cable connec

Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 916 A message asking you to restart your computer in order to complete the uninstal

92 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualTroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is tempor

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 93Memo

94 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualScoresThis demo is an example of how the Easy Song Arranger can be used to change styles throughout a piece.Halleluj

ScoresDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 95

Scores96 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThis score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technol-o

ScoresDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 97

Scores98 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s ManualThis score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technol-o

ScoresDGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 99