DGX-300
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)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT:
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied
with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use
this product in the USA.
3. NOTE:
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable
level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
When connecting this product to accessories and/or
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den
ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,
sálæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or slukket pá apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko lait-
etta verkosta.
that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found
to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning
the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If
the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
(class B)
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.
(battery)
(standby)
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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.
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.
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• 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.
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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Connections
• 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
Composition Title: Ribbon In The Sky
Composer’s Name: Wonder 0404386
Copyright Owner’s Name: Black Bull Music / Jobete Music Co Ltd
Composition Title: Look Of Love
Composer’s Name: Bacharach/David 0093316
Copyright Owner’s Name: Screen Gems - EMI Music Ltd
CAUTION: All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited
regarding the above three demo-songs.
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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.
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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
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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 ............................. page 53
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!
■ Disk Drive ............................. page 73
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 Dictio-
nary
, which teaches you how to play chords.
• Instant
•
• Special
• 12 different
Portable Grand
ing the DGX-500/300 for optimum piano play. Includes an
authentic Stereo Sampled Piano voice.
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exceptionally
tal recordings of actual instruments.
Split voices
separate sections of the keyboard.
cussion sounds on each key.
Drum Kit voices
function, for automatically configur-
realistic and dynamic voices
, with two different voices playable from
, with individual drum and per-
, utilizing digi-
• High-quality
ing the sound of the voices — and your performance.
•
135 auto accompaniment styles
B, and Ending sections. An Auto Fill function adds dynamic
fills when switching sections.
• Powerful, easy-to-use
ing and playing back up to five of your original songs.
•
Registration Memory
300’s panel settings to a single button for instant and automatic
recall.
•
One Touch Setting
appropriate voice to match the style or song you select.
•
Touch Response
narily expressive control over the voices. They automatically
change both the volume and tone according to your playing
strength — just like a real musical instrument!
Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects
, each with Intro, Main A and
song recording
presets for storing all of the DGX-500/
function for automatically calling up an
and
Dynamic Filter
operations, for record-
that give you extraordi-
for enhanc-
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Contents
Panel Controls and Terminals ........................ 8
Setting Up.......................................................10
• Power Requirements ........................................10
• Turning On the Power.......................................11
• Accessory Jacks ...............................................11
Quick Guide 12
Step 1 Voices ........................................................... 12
Step 2 Songs............................................................ 14
Step 3 Music Database............................................. 16
Step 4 Lesson .......................................................... 18
Panel Display Indications .............................20
Portable Grand............................................... 22
• Playing the Portable Grand...............................22
• Using the Metronome .......................................22
Playing Voices ...............................................24
• Playing a Voice .................................................24
• Dual Voice ........................................................26
Main Voice and Dual Voice settings ...........27
• Split Voice.........................................................28
• One Touch Setting............................................28
• Transpose and Tuning......................................29
• Pitch Bend Range.............................................31
• Touch and Touch Sensitivity.............................32
Effects............................................................. 33
• Reverb ..............................................................33
• DSP ..................................................................34
• Harmony ...........................................................35
Selecting and Playing Styles ........................ 38
• Selecting a Style ...............................................38
• Playing the styles..............................................39
• Sync Stop .........................................................43
• Changing the Tempo ........................................44
• MAIN/AUTO FILL (Main A/B and Fill-ins) ........45
• Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume .............46
• Using Auto Accompaniment
— Multi Fingering .............................................47
• Setting the Split Point .......................................49
• Dictionary..........................................................50
Using the Music Database ............................ 53
• Data stored by the Music Database..................54
Registration Memory ..................................... 55
• Registration Memory Presets ...........................55
• Recording a Registration Memory Preset.........55
• Recalling a Registration Memory Preset ..........56
Selecting and Playing Songs ....................... 57
• Selecting and Playing a Song .......................... 57
• A-B Repeat ...................................................... 58
• Melody Voice Change...................................... 59
• Changing the Tempo ....................................... 60
• Adjusting the Song Volume.............................. 61
Song Recording............................................. 62
• Recording a User Song.................................... 62
• Song Clear ....................................................... 65
• Track Clear ...................................................... 66
Song Lesson.................................................. 67
• Using the Lesson Feature................................ 67
• Select the Lesson Track .................................. 69
• Lesson 1 — Timing .......................................... 69
• Lesson 2 — Waiting......................................... 70
• Lesson 3 — Minus One ................................... 70
• Lesson 4 — Both Hands .................................. 71
• Grade ............................................................... 72
Disk Operations............................................. 73
• Disk Song Playback ......................................... 75
• Save................................................................. 76
Saving files in SMF Format 0..................... 78
• Load ................................................................. 79
• Utility – Delete.................................................. 80
• Utility – Formatting an Unformatted Disk ......... 81
• Utility – Formatting a Previously
Formatted Disk ................................................ 82
MIDI Functions............................................... 83
• What Is MIDI? .................................................. 83
• Connecting to a Personal Computer................ 85
• Local Control.................................................... 86
• Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... 87
• External Clock.................................................. 88
Troubleshooting ............................................ 89
Data Backup & Initialization ......................... 90
Voice List ....................................................... 91
Style List ........................................................ 98
Music Database List...................................... 99
Drum Kit List................................................ 100
MIDI Implementation Chart......................... 102
Effect map .................................................... 104
Keyboard Stand Assembly
(DGX-500 only)............................................. 105
Specifications .............................................. 108
Index ............................................................. 109
Panel Controls and Terminals
Front Panel
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Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])
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[MASTER VOLUME] dial
This determines the overall volume of the DGX-500/300.
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[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.)
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[HARMONY] button
This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 35.)
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[SPLIT] button
This instantly calls up the last selected Split Voice. (See
page 28.)
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[DICTIONARY] button
!0
This calls up the Dictionary function (page 50).
[METRONOME] button
!1
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.)
[SONG] button
!3
This is for enabling song selection. (See page 57.)
[STYLE] button
!4
This is for enabling style selection. (See page 38.)
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
@8
@7
[DUAL] and [SETTING ▲ / ▼ ] buttons
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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.)
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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.)
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[DEMO] button
This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 14.)
LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons
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These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding
hand (left or right) for the selected song. (See page 68.)
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[VOICE] button
!5
This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 24.) Holding
down this button calls up the Melody Voice Change function. (See page 59.)
[M.D.B.] (MUSIC DATABASE) button
!6
This calls up the optimum panel settings for selected music
genre. (See page 53.)
!7
Numeric 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
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.)
Panel Controls and Terminals
[SYNC STOP] button
!9
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.
[MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [FF ] button
@3
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.
[SONG MEMORY] buttons
@5
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.)
REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons
@6
These are used for selecting and recording the Registration
Memory presets. (See page 55.)
@7
Disk Drive
This is for insertion of floppy disks, for loading and saving
of data. (See page 73.)
@8 Disk 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.)
@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.)
■ Rear Panel
#0
#0 MIDI IN, OUT terminals
These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and
devices. (See page 84.)
#1 #2 #3
#2 PHONES/OUTPUT jack
This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an
external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.)
#1 FOOTSWITCH jack
This is for connection to Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.)
#3 DC 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
• 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.
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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.
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Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the DGX-500/300 is set to
STANDBY.
Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recom-
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mended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack.
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Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
• 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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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.
Insert the six new batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the
w
positive and negative terminals are properly aligned.
e
Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
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• When the batteries run down,
replace them with a complete
set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batter
ies.
• 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.
Turning On the Power
• 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.
-
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.)
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.
Setting Up
■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System • • • • • • •
Though the DGX-500/300 is equipped with a
built-in speaker system, you can also play it
through an external amplifier/speaker system.
First, make sure the DGX-500/300 and any external devices are turned off, then connect one end
of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN
jack(s) of the other device and the other end to
the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the
Stereo System
DGX-500/300.
■ 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 grad
ually 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.
MIDI
instrument
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Quick Guide
Step 1 Voices
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z w
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001
q
Playing the Piano
Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire DGX-500/300 for piano play.
z
Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
001
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x
Play the keyboard.
Want to find out more? See page 22.
z
Playing along with the Metronome
Press the [METRONOME] button.
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.
001
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w
Select a voice.
e
Play the keyboard.
002
GrandPno
●
Panel Voice List
Voice Name
No.
001 Live! Grand
002 Grand Piano
003 Bright Piano
004 Honky-tonk Piano
005 MIDI Grand Piano
006 CP 80
007 Harpsichord
008 Galaxy EP
009 Funky Electric Piano
010 DX Modern Elec. Piano
011 Hyper Tines
012 Venus Electric Piano
013 Clavi
014 Cool! Organ
015 Jazz Organ 1
016 Jazz Organ 2
017 Click Organ
018 Bright Organ
019 Rock Organ
020 Purple Organ
021 16'+2' Organ
022 16'+4' Organ
023 Theater Organ
024 Church Organ
025 Chapel Organ
026 Reed Organ
027 Traditional Accordion
028 Musette Accordion
029 Bandoneon
030 Harmonica
031 Classical Guitar
032 Folk Guitar
033 12Strings Guitar
034 Jazz Guitar
PIANO
E.PIANO
ORGAN
ACCORDION
GUITAR
Voice Name
No.
035 Octave Guitar
036 Clean Guitar
037 60’s Clean Guitar
038 Muted Guitar
039 Overdriven Guitar
040 Distortion Guitar
041 Acoustic Bass
042 Finger Bass
043 Pick Bass
044 Fretless Bass
045 Slap Bass
046 Synth Bass
047 Hi-Q Bass
048 Dance Bass
049 String Ensemble
050 Chamber Strings
051 Synth Strings
052 Slow Strings
053 Tremolo Strings
054 Pizzicato Strings
055 Orchestra Hit
056 Violin
057 Cello
058 Contrabass
059 Banjo
060 Harp
061 Choir
062 Vocal Ensemble
063 Vox Humana
064 Air Choir
065 Soprano Sax
066 Alto Sax
067 Sweet Tenor
068 Breathy Tenor
069 Tenor Sax
BASS
STRINGS
CHOIR
SAXOPHONE
Voice Name
No.
070 Baritone Sax
071 Oboe
072 English Horn
073 Bassoon
074 Clarinet
075 Trumpet
076 Muted Trumpet
077 Trombone
078 Trombone Section
079 French Horn
080 Tuba
081 Brass Section
082 Big Band Brass
083 Mellow Horns
084 Synth Brass
085 Jump Brass
086 Techno Brass
087 Sweet Flute
088 Flute
089 Piccolo
090 Pan Flute
091 Recorder
092 Ocarina
093 Square Lead
094 Sawtooth Lead
095 Voice Lead
096 Star Dust
097 Brightness
098 Analogon
099 Fargo
100 Fantasia
101 Bell Pad
102 Xenon Pad
103 Equinox
TRUMPET
BRASS
FLUTE
SYNTH LEAD
SYNTH PAD
Want to find out more? See page 24.
Voice Name
No.
104 Dark Moon
PERCUSSION
105 Vibraphone
106 Marimba
107 Xylophone
108 Steel Drums
109 Celesta
110 Tubular Bells
111 Timpani
112 Music Box
113 Acoustic Bass/Live! Grand
114 Finger Bass /Bright Piano
115 Fretless Bass/DX Modern
116 Acoustic Bass/Vibraphone
117 Fretless Bass/Brass
118 Analogon/Sawtooth Lead
119 Slap Bass/Clavi
120 Classical Guitar/Sweet
121 String Ensemble/Live!
122 Vox Humana/Choir
123 Standard Kit 1
124 Standard Kit 2
125 Room Kit
126 Rock Kit
127 Electronic Kit
128 Analog Kit
129 Dance Kit
130 Jazz Kit
131 Brush Kit
132 Symphony Kit
133 SFX Kit 1
134 SFX Kit 2
SPLIT
Elec. Piano
Section
Flute
Grand
DRUM KITS
* This list includes only a portion of the total available voices.
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Quick
Guide
Step 2 Songs
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001
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001
z xw
q
xce
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
Let’s play the Demo songs now, Repeating with (001 -
003)
z
Start the Demo song.
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.
or
• 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.
Playing a single song
Naturally, you can also individually select and play back
the DGX-500/300’s songs (001 - 205).
z
Press the [SONG] button.
004
B Bailey
x
Select a song.
005
IrishEye
c
Start (and stop) the song.
Want to find out more? See page 57.
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Playing the Disk Song
This function lets you play songs contained on the included disk or on other song data disks.
q
Insert the disk.
w
Select a desired User song.
101
Filename
e
To start or stop playing, press the [START/
STOP] button.
Step 2 Songs
Want to find out more? See page 75.
● Song List
No. Song Name
001 The Look Of Love
002 Just The Way You Are
003 Ribbon In The Sky
004 Bill Bailey (Won’t You
005 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
060 Down By The Riverside
007 America The Beautiful
008 When The Saints Go
009 Frühlingsstimmen
010 Danse Des Mirlitons From
011 “Orphée Aux Enfers”
012 Slavonic Dances No.10
013 La Primavera
014 Méditation De Thais
015 Guillaume Tell
016 Camptown Races
017 Frühlingslied
018 Ungarische Tänze Nr.5
019 Dolly’s Dreaming And
020 La Candeur
021 Arabesque
DEMO
(DGX-500)
Ribbon In The Sky
(DGX-300)
(DGX-500)
The Look Of Love
(DGX-300)
FAVORITES
Please Come Home)
Marchin’ In
ORCHESTRA
“The Nutcracker”
Ouverture
(From Le Quattro Stagioni)
PIANIST
Awakening
* For the songs #004 - #100, refer to the included Song Book.
No. Song Name
022 Pastorale
023 Petite Réunion
024 Innocence
025 Progrès
026 Tarentelle
027 La Chevaleresque
028 Etude Op.10-3
“Chanson De L’adieu”
029 Marcia Alla Turca
030 Turkish March
031 Valse Op.64-1 “Peiti Chien”
032 Menuett
033 Nocturne Op.9-2
034 Moments Musicaux Op.94-3
035 The Entertainer
036 Prelude (Wohltemperierte
Klavier 1-1)
037 La Viollette
038 Für Elise
039 Little Brown Jug
040 Loch Lomond
041 Oh! Susanna
042 Greensleeves
043 Aura Lee
044 Londonderry Air
045 Ring De Banjo
046 Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär ?
047 Die Lorelei
048 Funiculi-Funicula
049 Turkey In The Straw
050 Old Folks At Home
051 Silent Night
052 Jingle Bells
053 Muss I Denn
PRACTICE
No. Song Name
054 Liebesträume Nr.3
055 Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring
056 Symphonie Nr.9
057 Song Of The Pearl Fisher
058 Gavotte
059 String Quartet No.17 2nd
Mov. “Serenade”
060 Menuett
061 Canon
062 The Danube Waves
063 From “The Magic Flute”
064 Piano Sonate Op.27-2
“Mondschein”
065 “The Surprise” Symphony
066 To A Wild Rose
067 Air de Toréador “Carmen”
068 O Mio Babbino Caro
(From “Gianni Schicchi”)
069 Row Row Row Your Boat
070 On Top Of Old Smoky
071 We Wish You A Merry
072 Scarborough Fair
073 Im Mai
074 O Christmas Tree
075 Mary Had A Little Lamb
076 Ten Little Indians
077 Pop Goes The Weasel
078 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
079 Close Your Hands, Open
080 The Cuckoo
081 O Du Lieber Augustin
082 London Bridge
DUET
Christmas
Your Hands
No. Song Name
CHORD LESSON
083 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
084 The Cuckoo
085 London Bridge
086 American Patrol
087 Beautiful Dreamer
088
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
089 Home Sweet Home
090 Valse Des Fleurs
(From “The Nutcracker”)
091 Aloha Oe
092 I’ve Been Working On The
Railroad
093 My Darling Clementine
094 Auld Lang Syne
095 Grandfather’s Clock
096 Amazing Grace
097 My Bonnie
098 Yankee Doodle
099 Joy To The World
100 Ave Maria
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Quick
Left hand
Auto accompaniment
(for example,
bass + guitar + drums)
Right hand
Melody
+
Accompaniment area
Guide
Step 3 Music Database
001
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001
zb
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.
z
Press the [M.D.B.] (MUSIC DATABASE) button.
001
AlvFevr
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.
zv
Accompaniment area
x
x
Select a Music Database.
Refer to the Music Database List on page 99.
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002
Croco RK
v
Stop the style.
Want to find out more? See page 53.
Step 3 Music Database
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
below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord...
Keys for entering the chord
(DGX-500 : A-1 — B2) (DGX-300 : E0 — B2)
Learning how to play a specific chord
Example:
GM7
Root note Chord type
z
Press the [DICTIONARY] button.
Dict.
x
Specify the root note of the chord (in this case,
G).
Keys for entering
the chord type
(C3 — B4)
v
Play the notes of the chord as indicated in the
Keys for entering
the chord root
(C5 — B5)
keyboard diagram in the display. The chord
name flashes when the chord is played properly.
Chord area
b
To leave the Dictionary function, press the
[DICTIONARY] button again
c
Specify the chord type of the chord (in this
case, M7).
Want to find out more? See page 50.
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Quick
Guide
Step 4 Lesson
001
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zx x
001
v
z
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 left- and 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 continu-
ing 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 left- and 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.
c
Start the Lesson.
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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.
r1
Timing
• Each press of the corresponding button ([L] or [R]) alternately selects
Lessons 1 - 3. Pressing both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson
4, Both Hands.
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.
Step 4 Lesson
Lesson 1 — Timing
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.
r1
Timing
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.
r2
Waiting
Grade
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.
120
TEMPO
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.
r3
MinusOne
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.
Lr4
BothHand
x
Use 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.)
Want to find out more? See page 71.
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Panel Display Indications
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.
!7 Battery Level indicator
!4 Touch indicator
!5 Harmony indicator
!6 Dual indicator
q Song/Voice/Style name and
number, Tempo
001
!2 Sync Stop indicator
!3 Accompaniment On
indicator
Live!Gnd
!1 8va / 15va
w Overall indicator
o Notation
!0 Keyboard
e Indicators
001
i Song track
indicators
r Measure
t Beat
marks
y Chord
u Track Octave
indicator
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).
e Indicators
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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Panel Display Indications
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.)
!1 8va / 15va
Notes played outside the displayable area are indicated by octave marks (“8va” or “15va”).
!2 Sync Stop indicator
This appears when the Sync Stop function is turned
on. (See page 43.)
!3 Accompaniment On indicator
This appears when the auto accompaniment has been
turned on. (See page 39.)
!4 Touch indicator
This appears when the Touch function is turned on.
(See page 32.)
!5 Harmony indicator
This appears when the Harmony effect is turned on.
(See page 35.)
!6 Dual indicator
This appears when the Dual function is turned on.
(See page 26.)
!7 Battery Level indicator
This appears when the battery power is too low to
ensure proper operation. (See page 10.)
o Notation / !0 Keyboard
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.
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Portable Grand
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.
Current Tempo value
068
TEMPO
Ft
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.
Portable Grand
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.
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).
Numeric
keypad
Time signature
01 1/4 — Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)
02 2/4
03 3/4
04 4/4
: :
15 15/4
0 Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)
Indicates current beat number
04
TIME SIG
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
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.
Current Metronome Volume value
100
MTR VOL
1
Indicates Metronome
Volume is selected
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
001
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001
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.
109
Celesta
Playing Voices
■ 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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Playing Voices
Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 123 - 134)
When one of the 12 Drum Kit voices are selected you
can play different drums and percussion instruments on
the keyboard.
No. Name LCD
123 Standard Kit 1 Std.Kit1
124 Standard Kit 2 Std.Kit2
125 Room Kit Room Kit
126 Rock Kit Rock Kit
127 Electronic Kit Elct.Kit
123
Std.Kit1
128 Analog Kit AnlogKit
129 Dance Kit DanceKit
130 Jazz Kit Jazz Kit
131 Brush Kit BrushKit
132 Symphony Kit SymphKit
133 SFX Kit 1 SFX Kit1
134 SFX Kit 2 SFX Kit2
● For example, when 123 “Standard Kit 1” is selected:
Ride Cymbal 1
Surdo Mute
Whip Slap
Surdo Open
Scratch Push
Hi Q
Scratch Pull
Finger Snap
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Click Noise
Seq Click L
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl
Brush Tap Swirl
Brush Slap
Snare Roll
Snare H Soft
Bass Drum Soft
Bass Drum Hard
Castanet
Sticks
Open Rim Shot
Side Stick
Snare M
Bass Drum
Floor Tom L
Snare H Hard
Hand Clap
Hi-Hat Closed
Low Tom
Floor Tom H
Hi-Hat Open
Hi-Hat Pedal
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom H
Chinese Cymbal
C3
High Tom
Ride Cymbal Cup
Tambourine
Crash Cymbal 1
Ride Cymbal 2
Splash Cymbal
Crash Cymbal 2
Cowbell
Vibraslap
Bongo H
Conga H Mute
Bongo L
Conga H Open
Conga L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo L
Cabasa
Agogo H
Samba Whistle L
Samba Whistle H
Maracas
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
Wood Block H
Claves
Cuica Open
Wood Block L
Triangle Open
Cuica Mute
Triangle Mute
Bell Tree
Jingle Bell
Shaker
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.
001
Live!Gnd
001001
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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M.Volume
001
3 Set the parameter’s value.
Use the numeric keypad or the [+]/[-] buttons. (Refer to the parameter list
below.)
Playing Voices
• 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 • Main DSP Level
• Dual Reverb Level • Main Reverb Level • Dual Octave
• Dual Voice • Dual Volume
● Parameters
Parameter Name Display Name Range /
Main Voice Volume M.Volume 0 – 127 This determines the volume of the Main voice, letting you create an optimum mix
Dual Voice DSP D. DspLv1 0 – 127 This determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is sent to the DSP effect.
Main Voice DSP M. DspLv1 0 – 127 This determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is sent to the DSP effect.
Dual Voice Reverb D. RevLv1 0 – 127 This determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect.
Main Voice Reverb M. RevLv1 0 – 127 This determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb ef-
Dual Voice Octave D. Octave -2 – 2
Dual Voice Select D. Voice name 1 – 619 This selects the Dual voice.
Dual Voice Volume D. Volume 0 – 127 This determines the volume of the Dual voice, letting you create an optimum mix
Settings
with the Dual voice.
Higher values result in a louder DSP effect for the Dual voice.
Higher values result in a louder DSP effect for the Main voice.
Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect for the Dual voice.
fect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect for the Main voice.
This determines the octave of the Dual voice.
(Octaves)
with the Main voice.
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Playing Voices
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 Main Voice
1 Call up a Split Voice.
Press the [SPLIT] button.
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AcB/Pno
001
• The Split Point setting for the
voice is the same as that of the
Accompaniment Split Point. (See
page 49.)
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
000
Live!Gnd
001
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You can also turn on One Touch Setting by simultaneously pressing both the
[+]/[-] buttons.
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
Playing Voices
• The Transpose function has no
effect on the DJ voices (#615 #619) or the Drum Kits voices
(#123 - #134).
00
TRANSPOS
001
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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Playing Voices
■ 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
000
TUNING
001
• The Tuning settings have no
effect on the Drum Kit voices
(#123 - #134).
Indicates Tuning is selected
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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