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... not use a soft, dry cloth. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use . and other trademarks are taken from the DGX-500. All other countries. • Windows is still flowing to a floppy disk/external media such as shown in the ears, consult a...Black Bull Music / Jobete Music Co Ltd Composition Title: Look Of Love Composer's Name: Bacharach/David 0093316 Copyright Owner's Name: Screen Gems - Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. When you are not using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in any hearing loss or ringing ...
... not use a soft, dry cloth. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use . and other trademarks are taken from the DGX-500. All other countries. • Windows is still flowing to a floppy disk/external media such as shown in the ears, consult a...Black Bull Music / Jobete Music Co Ltd Composition Title: Look Of Love Composer's Name: Bacharach/David 0093316 Copyright Owner's Name: Screen Gems - Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. When you are not using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in any hearing loss or ringing ...
Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! Just select the genre, and the DGX-500/300 takes care of the DGX-500/300's authentic voices. I Disk Drive page 73 The DGX-500/300 also features a convenient floppy disk drive letting you.... However, keep in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with a special Bass Boost feature - just like a real musical instrument! Other powerful features include: • The advanced Yamaha Education Suite - Includes an authentic Stereo Sampled Piano voice. •...
... Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! Just select the genre, and the DGX-500/300 takes care of the DGX-500/300's authentic voices. I Disk Drive page 73 The DGX-500/300 also features a convenient floppy disk drive letting you.... However, keep in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with a special Bass Boost feature - just like a real musical instrument! Other powerful features include: • The advanced Yamaha Education Suite - Includes an authentic Stereo Sampled Piano voice. •...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 7 Multi Fingering 47 • Setting the Split Point 49 • Dictionary 50 Using the Music Database 53 • Data...
... 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 7 Multi Fingering 47 • Setting the Split Point 49 • Dictionary 50 Using the Music Database 53 • Data...
Owner's Manual
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....) Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel q ert y u i o !0 !1 w !2 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 001 Live!Gnd 001 u !3 !4 !5 !6 @5 @6 !7 @8 @7 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the DGX-500/ 300, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 20.) i [DEMO] button This is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on or off . (See page 39...
....) Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel q ert y u i o !0 !1 w !2 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 001 Live!Gnd 001 u !3 !4 !5 !6 @5 @6 !7 @8 @7 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the DGX-500/ 300, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 20.) i [DEMO] button This is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on or off . (See page 39...
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... not use of six new batteries. w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your DGX-500/300 for a long time, remove the batteries from it locks firmly in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals .... w e • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recom- alkaline and manganese) at the same time. • If the instrument is still on the stand. Make sure to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor ...
... not use of six new batteries. w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your DGX-500/300 for a long time, remove the batteries from it locks firmly in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals .... w e • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recom- alkaline and manganese) at the same time. • If the instrument is still on the stand. Make sure to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor ...
Owner's Manual
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...the voices. MIDI instrument 11 nal devices are not using the DGX-500/300 for a long time, make sure the DGX-500/300 and any exter- press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on the Stereo System DGX-500/300. Failure to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an ...of stereo headphones to sustain the sound. I Using the MIDI Terminals The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you play it locks in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the DGX-500/300 with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it through an external...
...the voices. MIDI instrument 11 nal devices are not using the DGX-500/300 for a long time, make sure the DGX-500/300 and any exter- press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on the Stereo System DGX-500/300. Failure to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an ...of stereo headphones to sustain the sound. I Using the MIDI Terminals The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you play it locks in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the DGX-500/300 with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it through an external...
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Want to find out more ? x Play the keyboard. See page 22. 12 Want to find out more ? See page 22. z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. 001 Live!Gnd Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices 001 Live!Gnd 001 zz q w Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire DGX-500/300 for piano play.
Want to find out more ? x Play the keyboard. See page 22. 12 Want to find out more ? See page 22. z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. 001 Live!Gnd Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices 001 Live!Gnd 001 zz q w Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire DGX-500/300 for piano play.
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Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of them out now... Let's try a few of 619 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Want to find out more? Grand 114 ...
Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of them out now... Let's try a few of 619 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Want to find out more? Grand 114 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Demo song. Playing the Demo songs Let's play the Demo songs now, Repeating with a total of other categories. You can also play back the DGX-500/300's songs (001 - 205). To restore the Demo capabilities, simply turn on again. c Start (and stop) the song. You can also ... song. Simply select the appropriate number of the instrument. z Press the [SONG] button. 004 B Bailey x Select a song. 005 IrishEye • The DGX-500/300 also has a Demo Cancel function that have been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the desired song during playback. or Playing...
...Demo song. Playing the Demo songs Let's play the Demo songs now, Repeating with a total of other categories. You can also play back the DGX-500/300's songs (001 - 205). To restore the Demo capabilities, simply turn on again. c Start (and stop) the song. You can also ... song. Simply select the appropriate number of the instrument. z Press the [SONG] button. 004 B Bailey x Select a song. 005 IrishEye • The DGX-500/300 also has a Demo Cancel function that have been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the desired song during playback. or Playing...
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... 081 O Du Lieber Augustin 082 London Bridge No. Song Name DEMO 001 The Look Of Love (DGX-500) Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-300) 002 Just The Way You Are 003 Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-500) The Look Of Love (DGX-300) FAVORITES 004 Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home) 005 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling...
... 081 O Du Lieber Augustin 082 London Bridge No. Song Name DEMO 001 The Look Of Love (DGX-500) Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-300) 002 Just The Way You Are 003 Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-500) The Look Of Love (DGX-300) FAVORITES 004 Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home) 005 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling...
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... a Music Database. Quick Guide Step 3 Music Database 001 Live!Gnd 001 v zb z x Music Database Here's a convenient feature that lets you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing 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 play the keyboard. The style starts as soon as you ! • For more ? For more on chords, see "...
... a Music Database. Quick Guide Step 3 Music Database 001 Live!Gnd 001 v zb z x Music Database Here's a convenient feature that lets you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing 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 play the keyboard. The style starts as soon as you ! • For more ? For more on chords, see "...
Owner's Manual
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... function, press the [DICTIONARY] button again c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7). See page 50. 17 B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - B4) Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - Chord area x Specify the root note of the chord (in the display. The chord name flashes when the chord is...
... function, press the [DICTIONARY] button again c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7). See page 50. 17 B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - B4) Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - Chord area x Specify the root note of the chord (in the display. The chord name flashes when the chord is...
Owner's Manual
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... Lessons 1 - 3. If you to play the correct notes before continu- The practice steps below apply to master these songs. Waiting In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for use with one part muted - Lesson 4 - Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is shown in that both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands...
... Lessons 1 - 3. If you to play the correct notes before continu- The practice steps below apply to master these songs. Waiting In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for use with one part muted - Lesson 4 - Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is shown in that both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands...
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... 2 - r2 Waiting Changing the Tempo Naturally, you play the notes correctly before it continues. Both Hands Lesson 4 is unimportant. The DGX-500/300 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your practicing and - Four grades are muted, letting you practice the missing part in evaluation function... for both hands are assigned, depending on the keyboard is just like a real teacher - Lesson 3 - Lr4 BothHand • The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that the parts for you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in real time. (See...
... 2 - r2 Waiting Changing the Tempo Naturally, you play the notes correctly before it continues. Both Hands Lesson 4 is unimportant. The DGX-500/300 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your practicing and - Four grades are muted, letting you practice the missing part in evaluation function... for both hands are assigned, depending on the keyboard is just like a real teacher - Lesson 3 - Lr4 BothHand • The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that the parts for you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in real time. (See...
Owner's Manual
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...indicates the name and number of the currently selected song, voice, or style. e Indicators These indicate the operating condition of the DGX500/300 as other important operation messages. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. It also displays the name and current value or...numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts style playback. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. Panel Display Indications The DGX-500/300 features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on either side of the LCD) let you access the Function...
...indicates the name and number of the currently selected song, voice, or style. e Indicators These indicate the operating condition of the DGX500/300 as other important operation messages. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. It also displays the name and current value or...numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts style playback. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. Panel Display Indications The DGX-500/300 features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on either side of the LCD) let you access the Function...
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The large arrow indicates the first beat of the DGX-500/300 control panel. 21 y Chord When a song (with the song or style. Music Rest Insert the bottom... show the current measure during playback of the display. Panel Display Indications r Measure These show the melody or chord notes in succession. G6 (DGX-300), an "OVER" indication flashes and Q or W appears in time with chords) is due to ensure proper operation. (See page ... indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 63.) o Notation / !0 Keyboard These two portions of A-1 - C7 (DGX-500) and E0 -
The large arrow indicates the first beat of the DGX-500/300 control panel. 21 y Chord When a song (with the song or style. Music Rest Insert the bottom... show the current measure during playback of the display. Panel Display Indications r Measure These show the melody or chord notes in succession. G6 (DGX-300), an "OVER" indication flashes and Q or W appears in time with chords) is due to ensure proper operation. (See page ... indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 63.) o Notation / !0 Keyboard These two portions of A-1 - C7 (DGX-500) and E0 -
Owner's Manual
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...] button again. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Numeric keypad 01 02 03 04 : 15 0 Time signature 1/4 - Press the left Overall button until "TIME SIG" appears in the display. Restoring the Default...
...] button again. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Numeric keypad 01 02 03 04 : 15 0 Time signature 1/4 - Press the left Overall button until "TIME SIG" appears in the display. Restoring the Default...
Owner's Manual
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...DSP Type (page 36) and Harmony Type (page 37) for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Use the numeric keypad. for the voice are automatically called up. The voice categories and their..., such as a "DSP" section that you combine two different voices in a layer, and play from the keyboard. (Refer to your right. The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices - #123 - #134 - For a complete list of which determines how the voices respond to the Drum Kit Voice...
...DSP Type (page 36) and Harmony Type (page 37) for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Use the numeric keypad. for the voice are automatically called up. The voice categories and their..., such as a "DSP" section that you combine two different voices in a layer, and play from the keyboard. (Refer to your right. The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices - #123 - #134 - For a complete list of which determines how the voices respond to the Drum Kit Voice...
Owner's Manual
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... down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TRANSPOS" appears in ...(± 1 octave). 1 Select the Transpose function. Indicates Transpose is selected). 29 You can instantly restore the default setting of the DGX-500/300 to increase or decrease the value. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected 2 Change ...
... down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TRANSPOS" appears in ...(± 1 octave). 1 Select the Transpose function. Indicates Transpose is selected). 29 You can instantly restore the default setting of the DGX-500/300 to increase or decrease the value. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected 2 Change ...
Owner's Manual
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... up or down changes the pitch by a maximum of 12, pitch is selected 2 Set the Pitch Bend Range value. Playing Voices Pitch Bend Range The DGX-500/300 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that pitch is raised or lowered when using the [PITCH BEND] wheel. Current Pitch Bend Range value. 02 PB RANGE 001...
... up or down changes the pitch by a maximum of 12, pitch is selected 2 Set the Pitch Bend Range value. Playing Voices Pitch Bend Range The DGX-500/300 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that pitch is raised or lowered when using the [PITCH BEND] wheel. Current Pitch Bend Range value. 02 PB RANGE 001...