Yamaha YPG-235, DGX-230 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

EN

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.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

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.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.

Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

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.

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.

Model

Serial No.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Purchase Date

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:

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-	this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
	tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not	determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
	expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by	nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
	the FCC, to use the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
	2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/	the interference.
	or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
	supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation	fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	authorization to use this product in the USA.
		antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
	3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
		lead-in to co-axial type cable.
	requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
	devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason-
		please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
	able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
		product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
	environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec-
		Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
	tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies
		Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
	and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in
		The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
	the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation
		Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does
	* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.	(class B)

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

• This applies only to products distributed by	(2 wires)
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.

90620

Telephone : [phone]

Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard

Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2)this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by	(FCC DoC)
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

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

Water warning

•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-150 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 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. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•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.

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.

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.

•Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.

•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.

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.

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•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

•When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

•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.

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 use the instrument/device or headphones 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

•The panel settings and some other types of data are not retained in memory when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save data you want to keep to the Registration Memory (page 73.)

Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to an external device such as a computer (pages 84).

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 manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

● Trademarks

•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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

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Copyright Notice

The following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard:

Mona Lisa

from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A. Words and Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

Copyright © 1949 (Renewed 1976) by Famous Music Corporation International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved

Composition Title : Against All Odds

Composer’s Name : Collins 0007403

Copyright Owner’s Name : EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD AND HIT & RUN MUSIC LTD

All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited.

Can’t Help Falling In Love

from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by George David Weiss,

Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore

Copyright © 1961; Renewed 1989 Gladys Music (ASCAP) Worldwide Rights for Gladys Music Administered by Cherry Lane

Music Publishing Company, Inc.

International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved

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, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores 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.

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

Panel Logos

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.

USB

USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with peripheral Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on).

STYLE FILE

The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-230/YPG-235 Portable Grand!

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of its various features.

Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better understand an operation or function.

Included Accessories

The DGX-230/YPG-235 package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

•Owner’s Manual

•Music rest

•Accessory CD-ROM

● Music Rest

Insert the music rest

into the slots as shown.

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Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235

Graded Soft Touch keyboard

Just as on an actual piano, the lower keys are heavy in touch and the higher keys are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for beginners.

■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices		Page 14

The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. You can change the mood of a song written for piano, for example, by using violin to play it instead. Experience a whole new world of musical variety.

■ Play Along with Styles

Page 19

Want to play with full accompaniment? Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to euro-trance ... and much more. Select a style that matches the music you want to play, or experiment with new styles to expand your musical horizons.

■ Performance assistant technology

Page 29

Play along with a song on the instrument’s keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... even if you play wrong notes! All you have to do is play on the keyboard—alternately on the leftand right-hand ranges of the keyboard, for example—and you’ll sound like a pro as long as you play in time with the music.

■ Learning Music is Fun

Page 36

This instrument includes a range of songs covering a variety of genres that are enjoyable to listen to, or to play along with. You can start practicing with just one hand, and you can even practice at your own tempo, one note at a time as slowly as you like, until you are able to play at full speed. Song playback will automatically follow your tempo. You can also use songs you have downloaded from the Internet for lessons, so your musical resources are essentially unlimited! The instrument will even evaluate and grade your performance for you!

PopBossa

097

Excellen

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Contents

Copyright Notice ....................................................................	6
Panel Logos ...........................................................................	6
Included Accessories .............................................................	7
Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 ..........................	8
Setting Up	10
Power Requirements ...........................................................	10
Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)...........	11
Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) ..........................	11
Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) .........................	11
Turning the Power On..........................................................	11
Panel Controls and Terminals	12
Front Panel ..........................................................................	12
Rear Panel ...........................................................................	13
Quick Guide
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices	14
Select and Play a Voice—MAIN ..........................................	14
Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL............................	15
Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands
—SPLIT ..........................................................................	16
Play the Grand Piano Voice.................................................	17
Fun Sounds	18
Drum Kits .............................................................................	18
Sound Effects.......................................................................	18
Playing Styles	19
Select a Style Rhythm..........................................................	19
Play Along with a Style ........................................................	20
Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords..................................	24
Using Songs	25
Select and Listen to a Song .................................................	25
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause....................	26
Types of Songs ....................................................................	28
The Easy Way to Play Piano	29
CHORD Type—Play with Both Hands .................................	30
CHD/FREE Type—Applying the Chord Type
to the Left Hand Only......................................................	32
Change the Song Tempo.....................................................	35
Select a Song For a Lesson	36
Lesson 1—Waiting...............................................................	36
Lesson 2—Your Tempo .......................................................	39
Lesson 3—Minus One .........................................................	40
Practice Makes Perfect—Repeat and Learn........................	41
Play Using the Music Database	42
Change a Song’s Style	43
Listen to the DEMO Song for Easy Song Arranger..............	43
Using the Easy Song Arranger ............................................	43
Record Your Own Performance	45
Track Configuration..............................................................	45
Recording Procedure ...........................................................	45
Song Clear—Deleting User Songs ......................................	48
Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track
from a User Song............................................................	48
Backup and Initialization	49
Backup .................................................................................	49
Initialization ..........................................................................	49
Basic Operation and Displays	50
Basic Operation ...................................................................	50
Display Items .......................................................................	52

Reference
Adding Effects	53
Harmony...............................................................................	53
Adding Reverb .....................................................................	54
Adding Chorus .....................................................................	55
Handy Performance Features	56
The Metronome....................................................................	56
Tap Start ..............................................................................	58
Touch Response Sensitivity.................................................	58
Panel Sustain .......................................................................	59
Pitch Bend............................................................................	59
Pitch Controls.......................................................................	60
One Touch Setting ...............................................................	61
Adjusting the Harmony Volume............................................	62
Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound .............................	62
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions	63
Pattern Variation (Sections) .................................................	63
Adjusting the Style Volume ..................................................	65
Setting the Split Point...........................................................	65
Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm
(Stop Accompaniment) ...................................................	66
Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard............................	66
Loading Style Files...............................................................	67
Chord Basics........................................................................	68
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary ..................	70
Song Settings	71
Song Volume........................................................................	71
A-B Repeat...........................................................................	71
Muting Independent Song Parts...........................................	72
Change the Melody Voice ....................................................	72
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings	73
Saving to the Registration Memory ......................................	73
Recalling a Registration Memory .........................................	74
The Functions	75
Selecting and Setting Functions...........................................	75
Connecting to a Computer	78
What Is MIDI? ......................................................................	78
Connecting a Personal Computer ........................................	79
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer.....	80
Remote Control of MIDI Devices..........................................	81
Initial Send ...........................................................................	82
Transferring Data between the Computer and Instrument...	82
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide	85
Important Notices about the CD-ROM .................................	85
CD-ROM Contents ...............................................................	86
System Requirements..........................................................	87
Software Installation.............................................................	87
Appendix
Troubleshooting.................................................................	92
Scores .................................................................................	94
Voice List ..........................................................................	100
Drum Kit List ....................................................................	104
Style List ...........................................................................	106
Music Database List ........................................................	107
Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM ...................	108
Effect Type List ................................................................	109
MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................	110
MIDI Data Format .............................................................	112
Specifications...................................................................	115
Index..................................................................................	116

DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner’s Manual 9

Setting Up

Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power.

Power Requirements

Although the instrument will run either from an optional 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.

■ Using an AC Power Adaptor

Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the instrument is set to STANDBY.

WARNING

•Use the specified adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.

Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack.

Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

CAUTION

•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

AC power

AC outlet

adaptor

■ Using Batteries

Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.

Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.

Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

NOTE

•Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from the adaptor and overrides battery power, even when batteries are installed.

For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V “D” size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.) When battery power becomes too low for proper operation, make sure to replace all batteries, following the precautions listed below.

If necessary, also make sure to save all important User data (see page 49), since custom panel settings are lost when the batteries are removed.

CAUTION

•Use only manganese or alkaline batteries for this instrument. Other types of batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may exhibit a sudden drop in power when the batteries are low, possibly resulting in a loss of flash memory data.

•Be sure to install the batteries in the same direction, maintaining the correct polarity (as shown). Incorrect battery installation may result in heat, fire and/or leaking of corrosive chemicals.

•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 will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible fluid leakage.

•Please use the power adaptor when transferring data to flash memory. Batteries (including rechargeable types) can be drained rapidly by this type of operation. If the batteries do become drained during a data transfer, both the data being transferred and the data currently in the transfer destination will be lost.

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Setting Up

Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on.

Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)

The DGX-230/YPG-235 speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack.

The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output. You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument’s output signal to that device.

WARNING

•Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it may be damaging to your hearing.

CAUTION

•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.

Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)

The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing a footswitch. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on and off.

NOTE

•Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN 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.

Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)

Connect the instrument’s USB terminal to the USB terminal of a computer, and you can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 79). To use the USB data-transfer features you’ll need to do the following:

•First, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is set to OFF, then use an AB type USB cable to connect the instrument to the computer. After making the connections, turn on the power of the instrument.

•Install the USB-MIDI driver on your computer.

Installation of the USB-MIDI driver is described on page 87.

NOTE

•Make sure to purchase a quality USB cable at a musical instrument store, computer store or electrical appliance store.

Turning the Power On

Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF.

Backup data in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is turned on. If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is turned on.

CAUTION

•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 instrument 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.

CAUTION

•Never attempt to turn the power off when a “WRITING!” message is shown in the display. Doing so can damage the flash memory and result in data loss.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel

Style Category List (page 106)

Display (page 52)

Song Category List (page 27)		Music Database List
		(page 107)
e	r	t
q
u i		y	GrandPno
w		o	001	001
	!0!1!2!3!4!5

@9

Front Panel

q [STANDBY/ON] switch ....................	page 11
w [MASTER VOLUME] control....	pages 11, 50
e [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button....................	page 30
r [MUSIC DATABASE] button ............	page 42
t [FUNCTION] button .........................	page 75

y LESSON [L], [R], [START] buttons . page 37 u [METRONOME ON/OFF] button ..... page 56

i [TEMPO/TAP] button .......................	page 35
o SONG MEMORY
[REC], [1]–[5], [A] buttons...............	page 45
!0[REPEAT & LEARN]/
[ACMP ON/OFF] button...........	pages 41, 20
!1[A-B REPEAT]/
[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button ....	pages 71, 64

!2[REW]/
[MAIN/AUTO FILL] button	........pages 26, 64
!3[FF]/
[SYNC STOP] button................	pages 26, 64
!4[PAUSE]/
[SYNC START] button..............	pages 26, 63
!5[START/STOP] button ........	pages 19, 26, 51
!6[SONG] button.................................	page 25
!7[EASY SONG ARRANGER]
button...............................................	page 43
!8[STYLE] button................................	page 19
!9[VOICE] button ................................	page 14
@0Dial ............................................	pages 51, 75
@1CATEGORY [f] and [r]
buttons......................................	pages 51, 75

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Voice Category List (page 100)

	!6	@3
	!7	@0
	!8
	!9	@1
		@2
		@5 @6@7@8
	@4

		Rear Panel
#0
#1	#2	#3	#4

		Rear Panel
@2Number buttons [0]–[9],		#1USB terminal ............................	pages 11, 79
[+] and [-] buttons....................	pages 51, 75	#2SUSTAIN jack	page 11
@3[DEMO] button.................................	page 26	#3PHONES/OUTPUT jack	page 11
@4REGIST MEMORY		#4DC IN 12V jack	page 10
[MEMORY/BANK],
[1], [2] buttons .................................	page 73
@5[PORTABLE GRAND] button ..........	page 17
@6[SPLIT ON/OFF] button ...................	page 16
@7[DUAL ON/OFF] button ...................	page 15
@8[HARMONY ON/OFF] button ..........	page 53
@9PITCH BEND wheel .........................	page 59
#0Drum Kit ...........................................	page 18

The illustrations next to each key indicate the drum and percussion instruments assigned to the keys when “Standard Kit 1” is selected.

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Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

Quick Guide

In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... a wide variety of musical sounds.

Select and Play a Voice—MAIN

This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard.

1 Press the [VOICE] button.

The voice number and name will be displayed.

Voice name

GrandPno

001

Appears when the Voice mode is engaged.

Voice number

2 Select the voice you want to play.

While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the main voice.

For this example select the “092 Flute” voice.

NOTE

• You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY [f ] and [r ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page 51)

Flute

092

Select 092 Flute

3 Play the keyboard.

Try selecting and playing a variety of voices.

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Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL

You can select a second voice which will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “dual” voice.

1 Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button.

The [DUAL ON/OFF] button turns the dual voice on or off.

When turned on the dual voice icon will appear in the display. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard.

NOTE

•The dual voice feature cannot be used during a song lesson (page 36).

Flute

092

Dual voice icon

2 Press and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.

“D.VOICE” appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will be displayed.

D.Voice

NOTE

•You can also select the Dual Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then

using the CATEGORY [f ] and [r ] buttons to select the “D.Voice” item.

Hold for longer than a second

Marimba

110	The currently selected
	dual voice
Select the desired dual voice.
3 Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you
want to use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice.
For this example try selecting the “109 Vibraphone” voice.
Vibes
109

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4 Play the keyboard.

Two voices will sound at the same time.

Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.

Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands—SPLIT

In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The main and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the split point is known as the “split voice”. The split point setting can be changed as required (page 65).

Split point

Split voice Main voice and dual voice

1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button.

The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on or off.

When turned on the split voice icon will appear in the display. The currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard split point.

NOTE

•The split voice feature cannot be used during a song lesson (page 36).

Flute

092

Split voice icon

2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.

“S.VOICE” appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will be displayed.

S.Voice

NOTE

•You can also select the Split Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then

using the CATEGORY [f ] and [r ] buttons to select the “S.Voice” item.

Hold for longer than a second	FngrBass
	042		The currently selected
			SPLIT voice

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3 Select the desired split voice.

Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to the left of the keyboard split point. For this example try selecting the “033 Folk Guitar” voice.

Folk Gtr

033

4 Play the keyboard.

Try selecting and playing a range of split voices.

Play the Grand Piano Voice

When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button.

Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.

The “001 Grand Piano” voice will be selected.

NOTE

•When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off. The dual and split voices will also be turned off, so only the Grand Piano voice will play over the entire keyboard.

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Fun Sounds

This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can use for entertainment. Laughter, babbling brooks, jet fly-bys, eerie effects, and much more. These sounds can be a great way to enhance the mood at parties.

Drum Kits

Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments. When you select a violin or other normal instrument main voice, for example, all keys produce the sound of the same violin, only at different pitches. If you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key produces the sound of a different drum or percussion instrument.

Drum Kit Selection Procedure (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 14)

1Press the [VOICE] button.

2Use the dial to select “117 Std.Kit1”.

3Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds!

Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds! Don’t forget the black keys! You’ll hear a triangle, maracas, bongos, drums ... a comprehensive variety of drum and percussion sounds. For details on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice numbers 117 to 128), see the “Drum Kit List” on page 104.

Sound Effects

The sound effects are included in the drum kit voice group (voice numbers 127 and 128). When either of these voices are selected you will be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard.

Sound Effect Selection Procedure (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 14)

1Press the [VOICE] button.

2Use the dial to select “128 SFX Kit2”.

3Try out each key and enjoy the sound effects!

As you try out the various keys you’ll hear the sound of a submarine, a telephone bell, a creaking door, laughter, and many other useful effects. “127 SFX Kit1” includes lightning, running water, dogs barking, and others. Some keys do not have assigned sound effects, and will therefore produce no sound. For details on the instruments included in the SFX kit voices, see “SFX Kit 1” and “SFX Kit 2” in the “Drum Kit List” on page 104.

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Playing Styles

This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 160 different styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures (see page 106 for a complete list of the available styles).

In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features.

Select a Style Rhythm

Most styles includes a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments only.

1 Press the [STYLE] button.

The style number and name will appear in the display.

Style Name

2

3

ChtPnoPp

			This icon appears when a style
001			number and name is displayed.
Style Number

Select a style.

Use the dial to select the style you want to use.

A list of all the available styles is provided on page 106.

PopBossa

097

Press the [START/STOP] button.

The style rhythm will start playing.

Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you want to stop playback.

NOTE

•An external style file loaded into style number 161 can be selected and used in the same way as the internal styles. The style file must be loaded into style number 161 after transferring it to the instrument from a computer. For details, refer to the section “Loading Style Files” on page 67.

NOTE

•Style numbers 131, 143–160 have no rhythm part and therefore no rhythm will play if you use them for the above example. For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on as described on page 20, press the [START/STOP] button, and the accompaniment bass and chord parts will begin playing when you play a key to the left of the keyboard split point.

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Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button.

Pressing this button a second time will turn automatic accompaniment off.

Playing Styles

Play Along with a Style

You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page.

Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with.

1 Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style.

2 Turn automatic accompaniment on.

PopBossa

097

This icon appears when auto-
matic accompaniment is on.
		NOTE
● When automatic accompaniment is on ...		• The keyboard split point can be
		changed as required: refer to
The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the
		page 65.
“auto accompaniment region” and is used only for specifying the
accompaniment chords.

Split point (54: F#2)

Auto accompaniment region

3 Turn sync start on.

Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start function on.

PopBossa

097

Flashes when sync start is on.

When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard split point. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start function off.

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4 Play a left-hand chord to start the style.

You can still “play” chords even if you don’t actually know any chords. This instrument will recognize even a single note as a chord. Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to the left of the split point. The accompaniment will change according to the left-hand notes you play.

Try this!

Scores for some chord progressions are provided on page 22. These examples should help you get a feel for what types of chord progressions sound good with the styles.

Split point

Auto accompaniment region

5 Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody with your right hand.

Split point

Auto accompaniment region

6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop style playback when you’re done.

You can switch style “sections” to add variety to the accompaniment. Refer to “Pattern Variation (Sections)” on page 63.

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Playing Styles

Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords

Chords, created by playing multiple notes at the same time, are the basis for harmonic accompaniment. In this section we’ll take a look at sequences of different chords played one after another, or “chord sequences”. Since each chord has it’s own unique “color”—even if it’s different fingerings of the same chord—the chords you choose to use in your chord progressions have a huge influence on the overall feel of the music you play.

On page 20 you learned how to play colorful accompaniments using styles. Chord progressions are vital to creating interesting accompaniments, and with a little chord know-how you should be able to take your accompaniments to a new level.

On these pages we’ll introduce three easy-to-use chord progressions. Be sure to try them out with the instrument’s accompaniment styles. The style will respond to the chord progression you play, effectively creating a complete song.

■Playing the Chord Progressions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Play the scores with the left hand.

Before playing the scores follow steps 1 through 3 of “Play Along with a Style” on page 20.

*The scores provided here are not standard song scores, but rather simplified scores that indicate which notes to play to produce the chord progressions.

Split point

Play to the left of the split point.

Recommended Style	041 Euro Trance

—Dance music with simple chords—

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

F

C

G

Am

This is a simple-but-effective chord progression. When you play through to the end of the score, start again from the beginning. When you’re ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button and the auto accompaniment function will create a perfect ending.

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Recommended Style	148 Piano Boogie

—3-chord boogie-woogie—

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

C F C

G F C

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords. When you get a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords!

Recommended Style	096 Bossa Nova

—Bossa nova with jazz-style chords—

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

Dm

G7

CM7

FM7

Bm7 5

E7

Am

A7

This progression includes jazzy “two-five” (II-V) changes. Try playing it through several times. When you’re ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

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Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords

There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords:

●Easy Chords

●Standard Chords

The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. This function is called Multi Fingering.

Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 20). The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range”. Play the accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.

Split point (default: 54/F#2)

Db Eb	F# G# Bb	Db Eb	F#
C D E F G A B C D E F
Accompaniment
	range
Root notes and the corresponding keys

■Easy Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers.

C

•To play a major chord

Press the root note of the chord.

Cm

• To play a minor chord

Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it.

C7

• To play a seventh chord

Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of it.

Cm7

• To play a minor seventh chord

Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of it (three keys altogether).

■Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This method lets you produce accompaniment by playing chords using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.

● How to play Standard Chords [Example for “C” chords]

C							(9)										C6							(9)
									C																		C6
																			)												)
																			(												(
CM7							(9)								(#11)													(b5)
									CM7								CM7										C
				)								)						)
				(								(						(
	(b5)								Csus4								Caug										CM7aug
CM7
																													)
																													(
Cm							(9)										Cm6										Cm7
									Cm
																															)
																															(
(9)							(11)										CmM7							(9)
Cm7									Cm7																		CmM7

)

(

)	)	)	)
(	(	(	(

	(b5)										(b5)									Cdim									Cdim7
Cm7									CmM7
C7										(b9)											(b13)			(9)
									C7											C7									C7
				)										)																			)
				(										(																			(
(#11)								(13)									(#9)													(b5)
C7								C7												C7									C7
	)												)											)
	(												(											(
C7aug									C7sus4											Csus2
														)
														(

* Notes enclosed in parentheses ( ) are optional; the chords will be recognized without them.

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Using Songs

With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The songs are organized by category.

In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs, and briefly describe the 30 songs provided.

Song

Listen

Lesson

Record

Select and Listen to a Song

1 Press the [SONG] button.

The song number and name will be displayed. You can use the dial to select a different song.

Nocturne

011

The currently selected song and number are displayed

2 Select a song.

Select a song after referring to the preset song category list on page 27. Use the dial to select the song you want to listen to.

ForElise

012

The song displayed here can be played

NOTE

•You can also play songs you have recorded yourself (User Songs) or songs that have been transferred to the instrument from a computer in the same way that you play the internal songs.

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001–030	Built in Songs (see next page)
031–035	User Songs (Songs you record yourself).
036–	Songs transferred from a computer (pages 82–84)

3 Listen to the song.

Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button again.

Song start!

● Using the [DEMO] button

Press the [DEMO] button to play Songs 001–008 in sequence. Playback will repeat when the end of the sequence is reached, starting again from the first Song (001).

You can select a song by using the [-] and [+] buttons after pressing the [DEMO] button.

You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [DEMO] button.

Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause

These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [FF], rewind [REW] and pause [PAUSE] playback of the song.

REW

Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the song.

FF	PAUSE
Press the fast for-	Press the pause
ward button to	button to pause
rapidly skip	playback.
ahead to a later
point in the song.

NOTE

•When an A-B repeat range is specified the fast reverse and forward function will only work within that range.

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● Song List

These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument’s easy song arranger feature, songs that are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. The “Suggested Uses” column provides some ideas as to how the songs can most effectively used.

Category		No.			Name	Suggested Uses
	1				JetSet
			CHORD			The songs in this category have been created to
Main Demo	2				Winter Serenade	give you an idea of the advanced capabilities of this
			CHORD
						instrument. They’re great for listening, or for use with
	3				Take off	the performance assistant technology feature.
			CHORD
	4				Grand Piano Demo
			CHORD
	5				Sweet! Tenor Sax Demo
			CHORD			These songs features some of the instrument’s
Voice Demo	6				Cool! Rotor Organ Demo	many useful voices. They make maximum use of the
			CHORD
						characteristics of each voice, and might serve as
	7				Cool! Galaxy Electric Piano Demo	inspiration for your own compositions.
			CHORD
	8				Modern Harp & Sweet! Soprano Demo
			CHORD
	9				Hallelujah Chorus
			CHORD			Use these songs to experience some of the
Function Demo	10				Ave Maria	instrument’s advanced features: song number 9 for
			CHORD
						the easy song arranger, and songs 10 and 11 for the
	11				Nocturne op.9-2	performance assistant technology feature.
			CHORD
	12				For Elise
						These piano solo pieces are ideally suited for use as
Piano Solo	13				Maple Leaf Rag
						lesson songs.
	14				Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
	15				Amazing Grace
			CHORD
	16				Mona Lisa
			CHORD
					(Jay Livingston and Ray Evans)
Piano Ensemble						A selection of piano ensemble songs that are also
	17				Piano Concerto No.21 2nd mov.	well suited for use as lesson songs.
	18				Scarborough Fair
			CHORD
	19				Old Folks at Home
			CHORD
	20				Ac Ballad
			CHORD
					(Against All Odds: Collins 0007403)
	21				Ep Ballad
			CHORD
	22				Boogie Woogie
			CHORD
	23				Rock Piano
			CHORD
	24				Salsa
			CHORD			When you need to practice backing
	25				Country Piano	(accompaniment) patterns, these are the songs to
			CHORD
Piano Accompaniment						do it with. This is ability you’ll need if you’re invited to
	26				Gospel R&B	play with a band. These songs allow you to practice
			CHORD
						backing parts one hand at a time, which can be the
	27				Medium Swing
			CHORD			easiest way to master this important skill.
	28				Jazz Waltz
			CHORD
	29				Medium Bossa
			CHORD
					Slow Rock
	30				(Can’t Help Falling In Love: George
			CHORD
					David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi
					Creatore)

CHORD : Includes chord data.

The scores for the internal songs—except for songs 1–11, and song 16, 20 and 30 which is copyrighted, are provided in the Song Book on the CD-ROM. The scores for songs 9–11 are provided in this manual.

Some of the classic and/or traditional songs have been edited for length or for ease in learning, and may not be exactly the same as the original.

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Using Songs

Types of Songs

The following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-230/YPG-235.

●Preset Songs (the 30 songs built into the instrument)................Song numbers 001–030.

●User Songs (recordings of your own performances) ..................Song numbers 031–035.

●External song files (song data transferred from a computer*) ...Song numbers 036–.

*The Accessory CD-ROM includes a selection of 70 MIDI songs. See page 83 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to the instrument.

The chart below shows the basic DGX-230/YPG-235 processes flow for using the preset songs, user songs, and external song files—from storage to playback.

		Computer
Your own performance		External song file
Record		Transfer
(page 45)		(page 83)

DGX-230/YPG-235 Song

Storage locations

Preset Songs		User Songs		Flash Memory
(001–030)		(031–035)		(036–)
The 30 songs built		Stored in the inter-		Save to internal
into the instru-		nal flash memory.		flash memory. Cur-
ment.				rently available.

External song files can be saved to flash memory

NOTE

•Different flash memory areas are used to store user songs and external song files transferred from a computer. User songs cannot be directly transferred to the external song file flash memory area, and vice versa.

Play

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The Easy Way to Play Piano

This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.

Performance assistant technology offers two selectable types. Select the type that produces the best results for you.

● Chord.................

No matter where or what you play, the result will be musical, well-balanced

sound. This type offers the greatest freedom, allowing you to play anything

with both your left and right hands.

● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE)

............... If you can play simple right-hand melodies but have trouble with left-hand chords, this is the type for you. The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with your right hand.

Split point

Play your own melody with the right hand.

Refer to page 34 for more information on using performance assistant technology to help you play.

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The Easy Way to Play Piano

CHORD Type—Play with Both Hands

1 Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.

This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.

The P.A.T. icon will appear when the performance assistant technology feature is on.

Nocturne

011

Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the function on or off.

Icon will appear when performance assistant technology is on.

2 Select the CHORD type.

CHORD

1

Hold for longer than

a second

Select Chord

Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. “PAT Type” appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected performance assistant technology type will be displayed. Select the Chord type by using the dial.

3 Select a song.

Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial. For this example try selecting the “010 Ave Maria”.

NOTE

• Using Songs (page 25)

Song name

AveMaria

010

Song number	The song displayed here
	will be played.

● What is a Song?

You know the normal meaning of this word, but in this instrument the term “Song” refers to the data that makes up a complete song. The performance assistant technology features uses the chord and melody data, and should always be used with a song (page 25).

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