SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP (bottom)
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
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OBSERVERA!
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Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)
Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
Do not open
•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
•Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
•When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid.
•Keep batteries away from children.
•If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
Battery
•Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
•Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
•Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
Location
•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
•Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
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•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Maintenance
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
For instruments with RAM that retains data by using dry cell batteries or a power adaptor
•As long as dry cell batteries are installed or the power adaptor is connected, the instrument retains the internal data when the power is turned off. If you remove the batteries and disconnect the adaptor, the data will be lost. Save important data to a floppy disk/external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Keep the power adaptor connected while you replace the batteries to prevent loss of data.
Backing up the floppy disk
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two floppy disks.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
•The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.
•Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are taken from the DGX-500.
●Three of the demo-songs (or compositions) included in this keyboard are as follows:
Composition Title: |
Just The Way You Are |
Composer’s Name: |
Joel 0273671 |
Copyright Owner’s Name: EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD |
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Composition Title: |
Ribbon In The Sky |
Composer’s Name: |
Wonder 0404386 |
Copyright Owner’s Name: Black Bull Music / Jobete Music Co Ltd |
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Composition Title: |
Look Of Love |
Composer’s Name: |
Bacharach/David 0093316 |
Copyright Owner’s Name: Screen Gems - EMI Music Ltd |
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All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited |
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● COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
● Trademarks
•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ !
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new DGX-500/300 in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Main Features
The DGX-500/300 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:
■ MUSIC DATABASE ............................. |
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The DGX-500/300 has an advanced, easy-to-use Music Database feature that automatically selects the style, voice, and effect settings for playing in a specific type of music. This can be a big help if you know what genre of music you want to play, but you don’t know what settings to make. Just select the genre, and the DGX-500/300 takes care of the rest!
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The DGX-500/300 also features a convenient floppy disk drive letting you load and save your own original User Songs or load the Style Files. The DGX-500/300 is also compatible with a wide variety of disk formats, allowing you to play back song data on commercially available GM, DOC, and Clavinova Disklavier Piano Soft disks.
It also allows you to save and play back Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 data,making it possible to use song data with your favorite sequencer or sequencingsoftware.
■ Powerful Speaker System
The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with a special Bass Boost feature — provides exceptionally powerful, high-quality sound, letting you hear the full dynamic range of the DGX-500/300’s authentic voices.
■ GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.
■ XGlite
As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.
Other powerful features include:
•The advanced Yamaha Education Suite — a special set of learning tools that make it easy and fun to master the keyboard. These tools include Lesson, which guides you through the parts of a song just as a teacher would, Grade, which evaluates your practice sessions and rates your performance, and Dictionary, which teaches you how to play chords.
•Instant Portable Grand function, for automatically configuring the DGX-500/300 for optimum piano play. Includes an authentic Stereo Sampled Piano voice.
•619 exceptionally realistic and dynamic voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments.
•Special Split voices, with two different voices playable from separate sections of the keyboard.
•12 different Drum Kit voices, with individual drum and percussion sounds on each key.
•High-quality Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects for enhancing the sound of the voices — and your performance.
•135 auto accompaniment styles, each with Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. An Auto Fill function adds dynamic fills when switching sections.
•Powerful, easy-to-use song recording operations, for recording and playing back up to five of your original songs.
•Registration Memory presets for storing all of the DGX-500/ 300’s panel settings to a single button for instant and automatic recall.
•One Touch Setting function for automatically calling up an appropriate voice to match the style or song you select.
•Touch Response and Dynamic Filter that give you extraordinarily expressive control over the voices. They automatically change both the volume and tone according to your playing strength — just like a real musical instrument!
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Contents
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Setting Up....................................................... |
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• Power Requirements ........................................ |
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• Turning On the Power....................................... |
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• Accessory Jacks ............................................... |
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Quick Guide |
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Step 1 Voices ........................................................... |
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Step 2 Songs ............................................................ |
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Step 3 Music Database............................................. |
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Step 4 Lesson .......................................................... |
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Panel Display Indications ............................. |
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Portable Grand............................................... |
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• Playing the Portable Grand............................... |
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• Using the Metronome ....................................... |
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Playing Voices ............................................... |
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• Playing a Voice ................................................. |
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• Dual Voice ........................................................ |
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Main Voice and Dual Voice settings ........... |
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• Split Voice......................................................... |
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• One Touch Setting............................................ |
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• Transpose and Tuning...................................... |
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• Pitch Bend Range............................................. |
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• Touch and Touch Sensitivity............................. |
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Effects............................................................. |
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• Reverb .............................................................. |
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• DSP .................................................................. |
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• Harmony ........................................................... |
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Selecting and Playing Styles ........................ |
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• Selecting a Style ............................................... |
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• Playing the styles.............................................. |
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• Sync Stop ......................................................... |
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• Changing the Tempo ........................................ |
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• MAIN/AUTO FILL (Main A/B and Fill-ins) ........ |
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• Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ............. |
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• Using Auto Accompaniment |
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• Setting the Split Point ....................................... |
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• Dictionary.......................................................... |
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Using the Music Database ............................ |
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• Data stored by the Music Database.................. |
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Registration Memory ..................................... |
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• Registration Memory Presets ........................... |
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• Recording a Registration Memory Preset......... |
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• Recalling a Registration Memory Preset .......... |
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Selecting and Playing Songs ....................... |
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• Selecting and Playing a Song .......................... |
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• A-B Repeat ...................................................... |
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• Melody Voice Change...................................... |
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• Changing the Tempo ....................................... |
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• Adjusting the Song Volume.............................. |
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Song Recording............................................. |
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• Recording a User Song.................................... |
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• Song Clear ....................................................... |
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• Track Clear ...................................................... |
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Song Lesson.................................................. |
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• Using the Lesson Feature................................ |
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• Select the Lesson Track .................................. |
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• Lesson 1 — Timing .......................................... |
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• Lesson 2 — Waiting......................................... |
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• Lesson 3 — Minus One ................................... |
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• Lesson 4 — Both Hands .................................. |
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• Grade ............................................................... |
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Disk Operations............................................. |
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• Disk Song Playback ......................................... |
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• Save................................................................. |
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Saving files in SMF Format 0..................... |
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• Load ................................................................. |
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• Utility – Delete.................................................. |
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• Utility – Formatting an Unformatted Disk ......... |
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• Utility – Formatting a Previously |
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MIDI Functions............................................... |
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• What Is MIDI? .................................................. |
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• Connecting to a Personal Computer................ |
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• Local Control.................................................... |
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• Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... |
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• External Clock.................................................. |
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Troubleshooting ............................................ |
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Data Backup & Initialization ......................... |
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Voice List ....................................................... |
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Style List ........................................................ |
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Music Database List...................................... |
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Drum Kit List................................................ |
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MIDI Implementation Chart......................... |
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Effect map .................................................... |
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Keyboard Stand Assembly |
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Specifications .............................................. |
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Index ............................................................. |
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q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])
w [MASTER VOLUME] dial
This determines the overall volume of the DGX-500/300.
e [TOUCH] button
This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 32.) Holding down this button allows you to adjust the Touch Sensitivity setting. (See page 32.)
r [HARMONY] button
This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 35.)
t [SPLIT] button
This instantly calls up the last selected Split Voice. (See page 28.)
y [DUAL] and [SETTING ▲/▼] buttons
Use the [DUAL] button to turn the Dual voice on or off. Use the [SETTING ▲/▼] buttons to set the parameters related to the Main and Dual voices. (See page 26.)
u Overall (left, right) buttons
These two buttons on either side of the LCD let you call up various functions, settings, and operations of the DGX-500/ 300, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 20.)
i [DEMO] button
This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 14.)
o LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons
!0[DICTIONARY] button
This calls up the Dictionary function (page 50).
!1[METRONOME] button
This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 22.) Holding down this button allows you to set the Time Signature.
!2[PORTABLE GRAND] button
This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 12.)
!3[SONG] button
This is for enabling song selection. (See page 57.)
!4[STYLE] button
This is for enabling style selection. (See page 38.)
!5[VOICE] button
This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 24.) Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice Change function. (See page 59.)
!6[M.D.B.] (MUSIC DATABASE) button
This calls up the optimum panel settings for selected music genre. (See page 53.)
!7Numeric keypad, [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons
These are used for selecting songs, voices, styles, and M.D.B.. (See pages 25.) They are also used for adjusting certain settings and answering certain display prompts.
!8[ACMP] / [A-B REPEAT] button
These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for the selected song. (See page 68.)
When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 39.) This also determines the Accompaniment Split Point. In the Song mode, this calls up the A-B Repeat function. (See page 58.)
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!9[SYNC STOP] button
This turns the Sync Stop function on and off. (See page 43.)
@0[SYNC START] / [PAUSE] button
This turns the Sync Start function on and off. (See page 40.) In the Song mode, it is used to temporarily pause song playback. (See page 59.)
@1[START/STOP] button
When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the style. (See page 39.) In the Song mode, this alternately starts and stops song playback. (See page 58.)
@2[INTRO ENDING] / [ REW] button
When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See page 39.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a “rewind” control, or move the song playback point back toward the beginning.
@3[MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [FF] button
When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 45.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a “fast forward” control, or move the song playback point toward the end.
@4[TEMPO/TAP] button
This button is used to call up the Tempo setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. (See page 22.) It also allows you to tap out the tempo and automatically start a selected song or style at that tapped speed. (See page 40.)
@5[SONG MEMORY] buttons
These buttons ([REC], [1] - [5], [A]) are used for song recording, letting you record up to six different tracks of a song (including a special Accompaniment track). (See page 63.) They are also used for clearing recorded data of all or specific tracks of a User song. (See pages 65, 66.)
@6REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons
These are used for selecting and recording the Registration Memory presets. (See page 55.)
@7Disk Drive
This is for insertion of floppy disks, for loading and saving of data. (See page 73.)
@8Disk control buttons
These buttons are used for disk drive control.
@9[PITCH BEND] wheel
This is used for raising or lowering the pitch of the voices as you play.
The pitch bend range of the wheel can also be set. (See page 31.)
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These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 84.)
#1FOOTSWITCH jack
This is for connection to Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.)
This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.)
#3DC IN 12V jack
This is for connection to a PA-5D or PA-5C AC power adaptor. (See page 10.)
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Setting Up
This section contains information about setting up your DGX-500/300 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument.
Power Requirements
Although the DGX-500/300 will run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
•Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any DGX-500/300 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.
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qMake sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the DGX-500/300 is set to STANDBY.
wConnect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack.
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■ Using Batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For battery operation the DGX-500/300 requires six 1.5V “D” size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.) When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below
q Turn the instrument upside-down on the soft cloth, then open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.
wInsert the six new batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned.
e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
•Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300.
•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the DGX-500/ 300, or during electrical storms.
•When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
•Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the same time.
•If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
•Do not open the battery compartment cover while the instrument is still on the stand. Make sure to properly turn the instrument face down when opening the battery compartment cover.
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Setting Up
Turning On the Power
With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.)
•Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DGX-500/300 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.
Accessory Jacks
■ Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.
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■ Using a Footswitch• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
This feature lets you use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices. The footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano — press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.
■ Using the MIDI Terminals • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DGX-500/300 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 84.)
•To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
•Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack before turning on the power.
•Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.
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Quick Step1Voices
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Want to find out more? See page 22.
Want to find out more? See page 22.
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Step 1 Voices
Selecting and Playing Other Voices
The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of 619 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now...
q Press the [VOICE] button.
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Octave Guitar |
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Clean Guitar |
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Grand Piano |
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60’s Clean Guitar |
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Bright Piano |
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Muted Guitar |
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Honky-tonk Piano |
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Overdriven Guitar |
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MIDI Grand Piano |
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Finger Bass |
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Galaxy EP |
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Pick Bass |
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Funky Electric Piano |
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Fretless Bass |
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Slap Bass |
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Hyper Tines |
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Synth Bass |
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Venus Electric Piano |
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Hi-Q Bass |
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Clavi |
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Dance Bass |
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Cool! Organ |
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String Ensemble |
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Chamber Strings |
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Synth Strings |
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Click Organ |
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Slow Strings |
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Bright Organ |
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Tremolo Strings |
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Rock Organ |
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Pizzicato Strings |
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Purple Organ |
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Orchestra Hit |
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Violin |
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Cello |
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Theater Organ |
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Contrabass |
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Choir |
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Vocal Ensemble |
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Musette Accordion |
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Vox Humana |
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Bandoneon |
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Air Choir |
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Soprano Sax |
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Alto Sax |
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Folk Guitar |
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Sweet Tenor |
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12Strings Guitar |
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Breathy Tenor |
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Jazz Guitar |
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Tenor Sax |
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Want to find out more? See page 24.
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Dark Moon |
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English Horn |
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Marimba |
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Celesta |
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Tubular Bells |
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Trombone |
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Timpani |
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Trombone Section |
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Music Box |
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Tuba |
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Quick Step2Songs
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Playing the Songs
The DGX-500/300 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including three Demo songs that have been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. You can also try out the songs with the educational Lesson feature.
Playing the Demo songs |
Playing a single song |
Let’s play the Demo songs now, Repeating with (001 - 003)
z Start the Demo song.
Naturally, you can also individually select and play back the DGX-500/300’s songs (001 - 205).
z Press the [SONG] button.
You can also play back songs of other categories. Simply select the appropriate number of the desired song during playback.
x Stop the Demo song.
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•The DGX-500/300 also has a Demo Cancel function that allows you to disable Demo playback.
To enable Demo Cancel, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn on the power.
To restore the Demo capabilities, simply turn the power off and on again.
004B Bailey
x Select a song.
005IrishEye
c Start (and stop) the song.
Want to find out more? See page 57.
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Step 2 Songs
Playing the Disk Song
This function lets you play songs contained on the included disk or on other song data disks.
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Pastorale |
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Liebesträume Nr.3 |
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The Look Of Love |
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Petite Réunion |
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Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring |
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star |
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Song Of The Pearl Fisher |
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Gavotte |
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American Patrol |
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Marcia Alla Turca |
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Aloha Oe |
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Quick Step3MusicDatabase
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001Live!Gnd
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Music Database
Here’s a convenient feature that lets you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing in different music styles. If you want to perform in a certain genre but don’t know what settings to make, simply select the genre from the Music Database — and the DGX500/300 makes all the right settings for you!
•For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see “Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering” on page 47 and “Looking up Chords in the Dictionary” on the next page.
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001AlvFevr
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Refer to the Music Database List on page 99.
002Croco RK
c Play a chord with your left hand.
The style starts as soon as you play the keyboard. For more on chords, see “Looking up Chords in the Dictionary” on the next page.
Accompaniment area
v Stop the style.
Want to find out more? See page 53.
16
Step 3 MusicDatabase
Looking up Chords in the Dictionary
The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example
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Learning how to play a specific chord
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Want to find out more? See page 50.
cSpecify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7).
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Using the Lesson Feature
Songs 001 to 100 are specially designed for use with the educational Lesson feature. Lesson makes it fun and easy to master these songs. You can practice the leftand right-hand parts of each song individually: simply press the appropriate button, [L] (left) or [R] (right). The practice steps below apply to either hand.
Lesson 1 — Timing . . . . . . . . .This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes.
Lesson 2 — Waiting . . . . . . . .In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song.
Lesson 3 — Minus One . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with one part muted — letting you play and master the missing part yourself.
Lesson 4 — Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is the same as “Minus One,” except in that both the leftand right-hand parts are muted — letting you play and master both hands.
z Select one of the Lesson songs.
For instructions on selecting songs, see page 67.
x Select the part you wish to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step.
If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; to work on the left, press the [L] button.
r1Timing
•Each press of the corresponding button ([L] or [R]) alternately selects Lessons 1 - 3. Pressing both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands.
c Start the Lesson.
v When you’re finished, stop the Lesson.
•You can also exit from the Lesson by pressing one the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until song name is shown in the display.
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Lesson 1 — Timing |
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This step lets you work on the timing of the notes. In Lesson 1, the particular note you play on the keyboard is unimportant. The DGX-500/300 checks your timing and how rhythmically “tight” your playing is.
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Want to find out more? See page 69.
Lesson 2 — Waiting
In Lesson 2, you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in the display notation. The accompaniment pauses and waits for you to play the notes correctly before it continues.
The DGX-500/300 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you how well you did each exercise. Four grades are assigned, depending on your performance: “OK,” “Good,” “Very Good!,” and “Excellent!.”
Want to find out more? See page 72.
Changing the Tempo
Naturally, you can change the tempo (speed) of the song to your liking, letting you slow down difficult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until you master them at normal speed.
z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
r2Waiting 120TEMPO
Want to find out more? See page 70.
Lesson 3 — Minus One
In Lesson 3, one of the parts is muted, and you practice the missing part in time with the rhythm.
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Want to find out more? See page 70.
Lesson 4 — Both Hands
Lesson 4 is just like Lesson 3, except that the parts for both hands are muted, letting you practice the missing parts in time with the rhythm.
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Want to find out more? See page 71.
xUse the numeric keypad to set the desired tempo.
•The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you to “tap” a new tempo in real time. (See page 40.)
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PanelDisplayIndications
The DGX-500/300 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display.
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q Song/Voice/Style name and number, Tempo
This portion of the display indicates the name and number of the currently selected song, voice, or style. It also displays the name and current value or setting of the Overall functions and the Function parameters, as well as other important operation messages. When the tempo setting is active, the value is shown.
w Overall indicator
The Overall buttons (on either side of the LCD) let you access the Function operations and settings of the DGX-500/300. The currently selected setting is indicated by a dark bar that appears next to its name (printed on the panel).
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These indicate the operating condition of the DGX500/300 as shown below:
Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts style playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects song numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts style playback.
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r Measure
These show the current measure during playback of a song or style.
t Beat marks
These marks (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in time with the song or style. The large arrow indicates the first beat of the measure.
y Chord
When a song (with chords) is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. It also indicates chords played in the accompaniment area of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on.
u Track Octave indicator
When a disk song is playing and the note data exceeds the range limit of A-1 – C7 (DGX-500) and E0 – G6 (DGX-300), an “OVER” indication flashes and Q or W appears in the display.
When a disk song is playing and the track octave setting is raised or lowered, one of +2, +1, -1 and -2 indications appears in the display.
i Song track indicators
In the song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 63.)
o Notation / !0Keyboard
These two portions of the display conveniently indicate notes. When a song is being played back, they show the melody or chord notes in succession. When you play the keyboard yourself, the display shows the notes you play.
•For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown in the notation section of the display. This is due to space limitations in the display.
Music Rest
Insert the bottom edge of the included music rest into the slot located at the top rear of the DGX-500/300 control panel.
!18va / 15va
Notes played outside the displayable area are indicated by octave marks (“8va” or “15va”).
!2Sync Stop indicator
This appears when the Sync Stop function is turned on. (See page 43.)
!3Accompaniment On indicator
This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 39.)
!4Touch indicator
This appears when the Touch function is turned on. (See page 32.)
!5Harmony indicator
This appears when the Harmony effect is turned on. (See page 35.)
!6Dual indicator
This appears when the Dual function is turned on. (See page 26.)
!7Battery Level indicator
This appears when the battery power is too low to ensure proper operation. (See page 10.)
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This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.
Playing the Portable Grand
Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
Doing this automatically calls up the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Live! Grand voice.
Using the Metronome
1 Call up the Tempo setting.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
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2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.
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3 Turn on the Metronome.
Press the [METRONOME] button.
1 Indicates the beat number in the measure.
To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters.
•The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected.
Numeric Time signature keypad
01 1/4 — Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)
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0 Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)
Hold down the [METRONOME] button (until “TIME SIG” appears in the display), then press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right).
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
Indicates current beat number
04TIME SIG
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. The volume range is 000 - 127.
1 Call up the Metronome Volume setting.
Press the left Overall button until “MTR VOL” appears in the display.
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Indicates Metronome Volume is selected
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2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Metronome Volume value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value
To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in the Overall menu).
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Playing Voices
The DGX-500/300 features a total of 619 authentic voices — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include 480 XG voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits.
The DGX-500/300 also has a Dual Voice function that lets you combine two different voices in a layer, and play the two together across the keyboard.
The voices are divided into various instrument categories, and the names are printed on the panel for convenience. For a complete list of available voices, see page 91.
Special Split voices (#113 - #122) feature two different voices that you can play from separate area of the keyboard — for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with your right.
A special set of DJ voices (#615 - #619) provides dynamic, exciting voices for playing many of today’s popular music styles. (See page 97.)
The Voice mode also features special effect sections that let you enhance the sound of the voice. These include Reverb and Harmony, as well as a “DSP” section that provides miscellaneous effects, such as tremolo, echo, delay, equalization, and wah. (See page 34.)
There’s also a Touch Sensitivity control (page 32), which determines how the voices respond to your playing technique.
The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices — #123 - #134 — that let you play various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice list on page 100.)
When a voice is selected, the most suitable DSP Type (page 36) and Harmony Type (page 37) for the voice are automatically called up.
Playing a Voice
1 Press the [VOICE] button.
Voice name and number
001Live!Gnd |
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Indicates Voice mode is selected
2 Select the desired voice number.
Use the numeric keypad. The voice categories and their numbers are shown on the panel. A complete list of the available voices is given on page 91.
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There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voice numbers.
■ Using the numeric keypad
Enter the digits of the voice number as indicated on the panel. For example, to select voice #109, press “1” on the numeric keypad, then “0”, “9.” For voice numbers beginning with zeroes (such as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may be omitted. In this case, there is a short pause before the indication appears.
109Celesta
■ Using the [+]/[-] buttons
Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select the previous voice. Holding down either button continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers.
3 Play the selected voice.
Since either the Style or Song mode is active in the background (as indicated by the illustration in the display), you can also play styles or songs, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the [START/STOP] button. The last selected style or song will be played.
•Each voice is automatically called up with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key.
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Dual Voice
The Dual Voice function lets you combine two different voices in a layer — one the Main voice, which is selected normally, and the other the Dual voice, which is selected here. You can also set various parameters independently for these voices, such as giving them separate volume, octave, Reverb and DSP settings. This lets you create an optimum mix for the voices, and enhance the way they blend together.
1 Turn the Dual voice on or off.
Press the [DUAL] button.
001Live!Gnd |
001 |
Indicates Dual is turned on
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2 Select one of the parameters for the Main and Dual voices.
Press the [SETTING ▲] or [SETTING ▼] button, repeatedly if necessary, until the desired parameter’s name appears in the display.
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3 Set the parameter’s value.
Use the numeric keypad or the [+]/[-] buttons. (Refer to the parameter list below.)
•The Dual Voice function is not available in the Lesson.
Main Voice and Dual Voice settings
The parameters below provide all settings for both the Main Voice and Dual Voice — letting you change or enhance the sound of these voices independently.
• Main Volume |
• Dual DSP Level |
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• Dual Reverb Level |
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• Dual Octave |
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Split Voice
Split Voices let you play two different instrument sounds from separate areas of the keyboard. For example, you can play a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with your right.
Split Point
Split Voice
1 Call up a Split Voice.
Press the [SPLIT] button.
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This instantly calls up the last selected Split Voice.
One Touch Setting
This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you select a style. The voice is selected to best match the style or song you’ve called up.
1 Select voice #000 (One Touch Setting).
One Touch Setting is selected
000Live!Gnd |
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You can also turn on One Touch Setting by simultaneously pressing both the [+]/[-] buttons.
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Transpose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions.
■ Transpose • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the DGX-500/300 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave).
1 Select the Transpose function.
Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TRANSPOS” appears in the display.
Current Transpose value
00TRANSPOS |
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•The Transpose function has no effect on the DJ voices (#615 - #619) or the Drum Kits voices (#123 - #134).
Indicates Transpose is selected
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 – +12). To transpose the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [-] button, and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Restoring the Default Transpose Value
If you’ve changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected).
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■ Tuning • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 100 (approx. ± 1 semitone).
1 Select the Tuning function.
Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TUNING” appears in the display.
Current Tuning value
000TUNING |
001 |
Indicates Tuning is selected
•The Tuning settings have no effect on the Drum Kit voices (#123 - #134).
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tuning value (-100 – +100). To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [-] button, and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/ [-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Restoring the Default Tuning
Value
If you’ve changed the Tuning setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tuning is selected).
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