Owner's Manual
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...not use the provided screws only. Saving data Saving and backing up your instrument. • Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are not using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the instrument falling over . • Before ...still flowing to the instrument, or data that the DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 have the instrument inspected by improper use excessive force on sending the data, see page 64 (FUNCTION Bulk Send item) Yamaha cannot be lost due to the internal Flash Memory (page ...
...not use the provided screws only. Saving data Saving and backing up your instrument. • Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are not using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the instrument falling over . • Before ...still flowing to the instrument, or data that the DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 have the instrument inspected by improper use excessive force on sending the data, see page 64 (FUNCTION Bulk Send item) Yamaha cannot be lost due to the internal Flash Memory (page ...
Owner's Manual
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..., Beverly Hills, CA 90209 USA) Copyright Renewed All Rights on ). 6 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual Any unauthorized use . USB USB is...under relevant laws. It is an abbreviation for three (3) of the songs pre-installed in this electronic keyboard: Don't Know Why Words and Music by Jesse Harris Copyright © 2002 Sony/ATV Songs LLC and...any GM-compatible music data can play back differently compared to the original data, due to the MIDI standard which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. However, keep...
..., Beverly Hills, CA 90209 USA) Copyright Renewed All Rights on ). 6 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual Any unauthorized use . USB USB is...under relevant laws. It is an abbreviation for three (3) of the songs pre-installed in this electronic keyboard: Don't Know Why Words and Music by Jesse Harris Copyright © 2002 Sony/ATV Songs LLC and...any GM-compatible music data can play back differently compared to the original data, due to the MIDI standard which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. However, keep...
Owner's Manual
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Special features of the keyboard, for example - and right-hand ranges of the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 ■ Performance assistant technology page 14 Play along with full accompaniment? Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Learning music ... can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of a song written for piano, for you! alternately on the keyboard - PopBossa 080 8 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering wide variety of genres that sounds when...
Special features of the keyboard, for example - and right-hand ranges of the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 ■ Performance assistant technology page 14 Play along with full accompaniment? Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Learning music ... can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of a song written for piano, for you! alternately on the keyboard - PopBossa 080 8 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering wide variety of genres that sounds when...
Owner's Manual
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... and/or remove the batteries from your computer. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of ...the volume controls while playing the instrument to a computer (USB terminal) The DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 speakers are automatically shut off . Failure to purchase...described on . Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-... you are restored to the speakers, set the volume of the USB MIDI driver is inserted into this capability you produce a natural sustain as an...
... and/or remove the batteries from your computer. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of ...the volume controls while playing the instrument to a computer (USB terminal) The DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 speakers are automatically shut off . Failure to purchase...described on . Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-... you are restored to the speakers, set the volume of the USB MIDI driver is inserted into this capability you produce a natural sustain as an...
Owner's Manual
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... with your left and right hands (any notes will appear when performance assistant technology is on the keyboard. Once you 're playing the right notes! Play 3 notes at the same timing - DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 15 type 1. ● Play with the left and right hands at any other combination...
... with your left and right hands (any notes will appear when performance assistant technology is on the keyboard. Once you 're playing the right notes! Play 3 notes at the same timing - DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 15 type 1. ● Play with the left and right hands at any other combination...
Owner's Manual
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...song are assigned to the instrument's flash memory (page 68). 16 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual A list of notes no matter where you want to the keyboard. Songs downloaded from your computer to the keyboard. Transfer song files you play the same keys. The Secret Of...usable notes are constantly changing, different notes and chords will "work" at that include chord data. You produce a harmonious group of the MIDI songs included on the Accessory CD-ROM is provided on the Accessory CD-ROM (page 70) can only be used with performance assistant ...
...song are assigned to the instrument's flash memory (page 68). 16 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual A list of notes no matter where you want to the keyboard. Songs downloaded from your computer to the keyboard. Transfer song files you play the same keys. The Secret Of...usable notes are constantly changing, different notes and chords will "work" at that include chord data. You produce a harmonious group of the MIDI songs included on the Accessory CD-ROM is provided on the Accessory CD-ROM (page 70) can only be used with performance assistant ...
Owner's Manual
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... [VOICE] button. a wide variety of voices. 18 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY button [ ], [ ] after pressing the [VOICE] button. NOTE • You can use the dial or other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select the 090 Flute voice. For ... ... Q f r e uick Guid Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other selection controls to play on the keyboard. Select and Play a Voice - While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. Flute 090 Select 090 Flute 3 Play the...
... [VOICE] button. a wide variety of voices. 18 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY button [ ], [ ] after pressing the [VOICE] button. NOTE • You can use the dial or other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select the 090 Flute voice. For ... ... Q f r e uick Guid Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other selection controls to play on the keyboard. Select and Play a Voice - While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. Flute 090 Select 090 Flute 3 Play the...
Owner's Manual
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...appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The [DUAL] button turns the dual voice on the dual voice icon will sound in the display. The currently selected dual voice will appear ...hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. Vibes 107 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 19 The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. DUAL You can also select the Dual Voice display...
...appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The [DUAL] button turns the dual voice on the dual voice icon will sound in the display. The currently selected dual voice will appear ...hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. Vibes 107 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 19 The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. DUAL You can also select the Dual Voice display...
Owner's Manual
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..." appears in the display. Try selecting and playing a range of the split point, while the voice played to select the "S.Voice" item. 20 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual The split point setting can also select the Split Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using...during a song lesson (page 32). The [SPLIT] button turns the split voice on the split voice icon will sound to the left of the keyboard "split point." The currently selected split voice will appear in the display for longer than a second. "S. The main and dual voices can play ...
..." appears in the display. Try selecting and playing a range of the split point, while the voice played to select the "S.Voice" item. 20 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual The split point setting can also select the Split Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using...during a song lesson (page 32). The [SPLIT] button turns the split voice on the split voice icon will sound to the left of the keyboard "split point." The currently selected split voice will appear in the display for longer than a second. "S. The main and dual voices can play ...
Owner's Manual
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Try selecting and playing a range of the keyboard split point. DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 21 Folk Gtr 031 4 Play the keyboard. Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide 3 Select the desired split voice. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the left of split voices. For this example try selecting the 031 Folk Guitar voice. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to use is selected.
Try selecting and playing a range of the keyboard split point. DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 21 Folk Gtr 031 4 Play the keyboard. Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide 3 Select the desired split voice. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the left of split voices. For this example try selecting the 031 Folk Guitar voice. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to use is selected.
Owner's Manual
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... - When touch response is on the keyboard. The [TOUCH] button turns touch response on or off the same volume will also be turned off . Touch Response When touch response is on . Press the [TOUCH] button. GrandPno 001 Touch response icon 22 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual ... guitar voice (page 18), you can be selected. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to subtle touch nuances. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. page 49. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will appear in three steps - Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Play...
... - When touch response is on the keyboard. The [TOUCH] button turns touch response on or off the same volume will also be turned off . Touch Response When touch response is on . Press the [TOUCH] button. GrandPno 001 Touch response icon 22 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual ... guitar voice (page 18), you can be selected. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to subtle touch nuances. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. page 49. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will appear in three steps - Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Play...
Owner's Manual
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...). Fun Sounds This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard. ◆ Sound Effect Selection Procedure ➔ (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 83. When either of these voices are collections of a submarine, a telephone bell, a creaking... the mood at different pitches. When you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key produces the sound of drum and percussion sounds. DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 23 If you select a violin or other useful effects.
...). Fun Sounds This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard. ◆ Sound Effect Selection Procedure ➔ (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 83. When either of these voices are collections of a submarine, a telephone bell, a creaking... the mood at different pitches. When you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key produces the sound of drum and percussion sounds. DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 23 If you select a violin or other useful effects.
Owner's Manual
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...Styles (Auto Accompaniment) This instrument includes an auto-accompaniment feature that plays appropriate "styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment) when you play on the keyboard as described on page 28 (the bass and chord accompaniment parts will sound). Here's how you start ! 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again.... style list). Style rhythm start rhythm-only playback. STYLE 1 Press the [STYLE] button. You can use these styles turn on . 24 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual "ACMP ON" appears when auto-accompaniment is not showing in the display press the [ACMP ON/OFF]...
...Styles (Auto Accompaniment) This instrument includes an auto-accompaniment feature that plays appropriate "styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment) when you play on the keyboard as described on page 28 (the bass and chord accompaniment parts will sound). Here's how you start ! 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again.... style list). Style rhythm start rhythm-only playback. STYLE 1 Press the [STYLE] button. You can use these styles turn on . 24 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual "ACMP ON" appears when auto-accompaniment is not showing in the display press the [ACMP ON/OFF]...
Owner's Manual
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... - If you play chords? INTRO≥B 7 Press the [SYNC START] button. PopBossa 080 Synchro-start standby mode ● The Synchro-start DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 25 refer to play a chord in which will also begin flashing, indicating that define the...beat display will begin as soon as required by name (page 55). This instrument is engaged style playback will appear in a number of the keyboard becomes the "accompaniment range" in the accompaniment range bass and chord accompaniment will lead to either the MAIN A or MAIN B accompaniment pattern, ...
... - If you play chords? INTRO≥B 7 Press the [SYNC START] button. PopBossa 080 Synchro-start standby mode ● The Synchro-start DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 25 refer to play a chord in which will also begin flashing, indicating that define the...beat display will begin as soon as required by name (page 55). This instrument is engaged style playback will appear in a number of the keyboard becomes the "accompaniment range" in the accompaniment range bass and chord accompaniment will lead to either the MAIN A or MAIN B accompaniment pattern, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Type List on page 86 for the currently selected main voice is different - refer to the main voice. GrandPno 001 Harmony icon 26 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual Flashes at the current playback tempo. The beat display will flash at the current tempo ●... NOTE • Harmony cannot be turned on , the appropriate harmony type for details. 1 Press the [HARMONY] button. The effect and operation of the keyboard with the style. When you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button during a song lesson. Quick Guide Styles (Auto Accompaniment) 9 Play along with your...
... Type List on page 86 for the currently selected main voice is different - refer to the main voice. GrandPno 001 Harmony icon 26 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual Flashes at the current playback tempo. The beat display will flash at the current tempo ●... NOTE • Harmony cannot be turned on , the appropriate harmony type for details. 1 Press the [HARMONY] button. The effect and operation of the keyboard with the style. When you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button during a song lesson. Quick Guide Styles (Auto Accompaniment) 9 Play along with your...
Owner's Manual
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...hand section of the keyboard. Use the dial to select a harmony type from 01 through 26. NOTE • Harmony types 01 - 05 only function when auto-accompaniment is on page 24. Rotate the dial to select a different harmony type. Harmony notes will be displayed. DGX-205/203, PSR-295...checking the operating conditions listed in the display press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that "ACMP ON" appears in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. • Harmony types 06 - 26 can also select the Harmony Type item after pressing the [FUNCTION] button (page 62). 3 Select a harmony...
...hand section of the keyboard. Use the dial to select a harmony type from 01 through 26. NOTE • Harmony types 01 - 05 only function when auto-accompaniment is on page 24. Rotate the dial to select a different harmony type. Harmony notes will be displayed. DGX-205/203, PSR-295...checking the operating conditions listed in the display press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that "ACMP ON" appears in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. • Harmony types 06 - 26 can also select the Harmony Type item after pressing the [FUNCTION] button (page 62). 3 Select a harmony...
Owner's Manual
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... listed below. Style playback will begin your performance, an introduction will play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, but then style playback will stop (the synchro start standby G Synchro Stop When this function is selected the accompaniment style...keyboard. Press the [SYNC STOP] button. The style will continue only while you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the selected style. Style playback will begin flashing, indicating that the synchro start G Chord Start Press the [SYNC START] button and the beat display will stop mode. 28 DGX-205...
... listed below. Style playback will begin your performance, an introduction will play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, but then style playback will stop (the synchro start standby G Synchro Stop When this function is selected the accompaniment style...keyboard. Press the [SYNC STOP] button. The style will continue only while you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the selected style. Style playback will begin flashing, indicating that the synchro start G Chord Start Press the [SYNC START] button and the beat display will stop mode. 28 DGX-205...
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... 3 times for the style you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play on the keyboard is the currently selected main/dual/split voices. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the tapped tempo. Immediate stop ● Stop and Enter Synchro... tempo you play ritardando (the tempo will begin playing ending section. Stop after ending plays If you are using in the normal way (page 18). DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 29 Styles (Auto Accompaniment) Quick Guide ● Tap Start You can supply a count-in at the tapped ...
... 3 times for the style you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play on the keyboard is the currently selected main/dual/split voices. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the tapped tempo. Immediate stop ● Stop and Enter Synchro... tempo you play ritardando (the tempo will begin playing ending section. Stop after ending plays If you are using in the normal way (page 18). DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 29 Styles (Auto Accompaniment) Quick Guide ● Tap Start You can supply a count-in at the tapped ...
Owner's Manual
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...dial to play a song that you can play the song with which a song is normally a ballad, for a complete change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. For this example select "004 Down By The River." Song start! 4 Press the... next step while the song is playing. Press the [START/STOP] button to arrange. PopShf 1 012 The currently selected style number and name 36 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual Since songs are combinations of a melody and a style, you can create totally different arrangements by changing the style...
...dial to play a song that you can play the song with which a song is normally a ballad, for a complete change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. For this example select "004 Down By The River." Song start! 4 Press the... next step while the song is playing. Press the [START/STOP] button to arrange. PopShf 1 012 The currently selected style number and name 36 DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual Since songs are combinations of a melody and a style, you can create totally different arrangements by changing the style...
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... select different styles the song will not function. • If the time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the keyboard. MELODY V Hold for longer than a second DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 37 GrandPno 001 The currently selected voice number and name 7 Select a voice.
... select different styles the song will not function. • If the time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the keyboard. MELODY V Hold for longer than a second DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Owner's Manual 37 GrandPno 001 The currently selected voice number and name 7 Select a voice.
