Owner's Manual
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... the power cord from the DGX-505. • Please note that the DGX-505 and DGX-305 have different numbers of keys: the DGX-505 has 88 keys, and the DGX-305 has 76 keys. ●... burns. Backing up your instrument. • Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd. • Windows is lost .... Battery fluid is not in this instrument have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on your data •...
... the power cord from the DGX-505. • Please note that the DGX-505 and DGX-305 have different numbers of keys: the DGX-505 has 88 keys, and the DGX-305 has 76 keys. ●... burns. Backing up your instrument. • Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd. • Windows is lost .... Battery fluid is not in this instrument have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on your data •...
Owner's Manual
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... credits and copyright notices 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/...and Oscar Hammerstein II Copyright Renewed WILLIAMSON MUSIC owner of copyright has legal consequences. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with peripheral Devices. "SmartMedia" is...the MIDI standard which it has license to provide highquality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Panel logos GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is not permitted...
... credits and copyright notices 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/...and Oscar Hammerstein II Copyright Renewed WILLIAMSON MUSIC owner of copyright has legal consequences. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with peripheral Devices. "SmartMedia" is...the MIDI standard which it has license to provide highquality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Panel logos GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is not permitted...
Owner's Manual
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... Guide (page 84) and to better understand an operation or function. Make sure to keep this book) • Footswitch (DGX-505 only) • Accessory CD-ROM • Keyboard stand (DGX-505 only) ● About the Supplied CD-ROM The following items. Please check that you have them all. • ... handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to the online help provided for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-505/305 Portable Grand! Doing so can result in order to your hearing! CAUTION • Never attempt to the instrument's flash memory or...
... Guide (page 84) and to better understand an operation or function. Make sure to keep this book) • Footswitch (DGX-505 only) • Accessory CD-ROM • Keyboard stand (DGX-505 only) ● About the Supplied CD-ROM The following items. Please check that you have them all. • ... handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to the online help provided for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-505/305 Portable Grand! Doing so can result in order to your hearing! CAUTION • Never attempt to the instrument's flash memory or...
Owner's Manual
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... can't play with . Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Learning music is one key. Special features of the DGX-505/305 ■ Performance assistant technology page 16 Play along with both hands, you can still play the melody simply by using with a song on... the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... and right-hand ranges of the keyboard, for example, by tapping one finger! ■ Play a Variety Of Instrument Voices page 23 With the DGX-505/305, the instrument voice that are using violin ...
... can't play with . Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Learning music is one key. Special features of the DGX-505/305 ■ Performance assistant technology page 16 Play along with both hands, you can still play the melody simply by using with a song on... the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... and right-hand ranges of the keyboard, for example, by tapping one finger! ■ Play a Variety Of Instrument Voices page 23 With the DGX-505/305, the instrument voice that are using violin ...
Owner's Manual
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...Song Clear - Deleting User Songs 48 Track Clear - Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel logos 6 Supplied Accessories 7 Special features of the DGX-505/305 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Handling SmartMedia™ memory cards 11 Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT jack 12 Connecting a footswitch (...CD-ROM Installation Guide 84 CD-ROM Contents 84 System Requirements 85 Software Installation 85 Appendix Troubleshooting 88 Messages 91 Keyboard Stand Assembly (DGX-505 Only 93 Specifications 95 Voice List 96 Drum Kit List 100 Style List 102 Song List 103 Effect Type...
...Song Clear - Deleting User Songs 48 Track Clear - Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel logos 6 Supplied Accessories 7 Special features of the DGX-505/305 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Handling SmartMedia™ memory cards 11 Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT jack 12 Connecting a footswitch (...CD-ROM Installation Guide 84 CD-ROM Contents 84 System Requirements 85 Software Installation 85 Appendix Troubleshooting 88 Messages 91 Keyboard Stand Assembly (DGX-505 Only 93 Specifications 95 Voice List 96 Drum Kit List 100 Style List 102 Song List 103 Effect Type...
Owner's Manual
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... Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack. ᕣ Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. message...as this message appears, make sure to save all batteries, following operations BEFORE turning on the keyboard stand. Other types of batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may result in heat, fire ...64258;uid leakage from the adaptor and overrides battery power, even when batteries are installed. 10 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P (LR20)...
... Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack. ᕣ Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. message...as this message appears, make sure to save all batteries, following operations BEFORE turning on the keyboard stand. Other types of batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may result in heat, fire ...64258;uid leakage from the adaptor and overrides battery power, even when batteries are installed. 10 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P (LR20)...
Owner's Manual
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...). NOTE • Make sure that device. TAIN jack before connecting them. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack. The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as you ... cautions may not only result in reversed footswitch operation. 12 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual To use the Musicsoft Downloader software provided on . DGX-305 owners can , for long peri- NOTE • Make ... footswitch. WARNING • Avoid listening with the DGX-505. The sustain function lets you can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder...
...). NOTE • Make sure that device. TAIN jack before connecting them. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack. The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as you ... cautions may not only result in reversed footswitch operation. 12 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual To use the Musicsoft Downloader software provided on . DGX-305 owners can , for long peri- NOTE • Make ... footswitch. WARNING • Avoid listening with the DGX-505. The sustain function lets you can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder...
Owner's Manual
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...left and right hands at any other combination. Then, with your right hand. You will appear when the performance assistant technology is on the keyboard. You'll get even better results if you 're playing the right notes! type 3. Play 3 notes at once with your hands ... the three playing methods illustrated below. or any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 17 ON/OFF "ON" will get acceptable results no matter where you play the keyboard alternately with the left -hand rhythm to feel for example: index finger → middle...
...left and right hands at any other combination. Then, with your right hand. You will appear when the performance assistant technology is on the keyboard. You'll get even better results if you 're playing the right notes! type 3. Play 3 notes at once with your hands ... the three playing methods illustrated below. or any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 17 ON/OFF "ON" will get acceptable results no matter where you play the keyboard alternately with the left -hand rhythm to feel for example: index finger → middle...
Owner's Manual
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... The graphic knob in time with just one finger thanks to end the performance assistant technology type press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button. 18 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual NOTE • Press the [EXIT] button if you want to the performance assistant technology Melody type! ODY type and the [-] ...straight to step 2 below. • If you want to return to use the Melody before the Chord type, carry out steps 1 - 3 on the keyboard. The [+] button selects the MEL- Quick Guide The Easy Way To Play Piano Melody Type - You can play any time by pressing the [START/STOP...
... The graphic knob in time with just one finger thanks to end the performance assistant technology type press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button. 18 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual NOTE • Press the [EXIT] button if you want to the performance assistant technology Melody type! ODY type and the [-] ...straight to step 2 below. • If you want to return to use the Melody before the Chord type, carry out steps 1 - 3 on the keyboard. The [+] button selects the MEL- Quick Guide The Easy Way To Play Piano Melody Type - You can play any time by pressing the [START/STOP...
Owner's Manual
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... the onscreen score feature. NOTE • Jazz Rhythm The term "jazz rhythm" usually refers to play a key each time the marker appears above . DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 19 You can play on the previous page, press the [SCORE] button. Straight rhythm: (one, two, three, four, ...) A ...; middle. Here's a written explanation. Play chords (multiple notes) with the left hand. Displaying the Score After performing steps 1 - 3 on the keyboard during playback. When you will appear. If you 're not familiar with the righthand fingers in the score you get used to playing like...
... the onscreen score feature. NOTE • Jazz Rhythm The term "jazz rhythm" usually refers to play a key each time the marker appears above . DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 19 You can play on the previous page, press the [SCORE] button. Straight rhythm: (one, two, three, four, ...) A ...; middle. Here's a written explanation. Play chords (multiple notes) with the left hand. Displaying the Score After performing steps 1 - 3 on the keyboard during playback. When you will appear. If you 're not familiar with the righthand fingers in the score you get used to playing like...
Owner's Manual
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...even if you use from your computer to the instrument's flash memory or an optional SmartMedia memory card (page 82). 20 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual In the same way, when the Melody type is provided on the Accessory CD-ROM is selected the performance assistant technology...8226; Melody data • Chord data • Rhythm data Playback performance assistant technology Chord tones and other usable notes are assigned to the keyboard. Songs downloaded from the song and only assigns notes that will play the melody no matter where you play . How It Creates Music From...
...even if you use from your computer to the instrument's flash memory or an optional SmartMedia memory card (page 82). 20 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual In the same way, when the Melody type is provided on the Accessory CD-ROM is selected the performance assistant technology...8226; Melody data • Chord data • Rhythm data Playback performance assistant technology Chord tones and other usable notes are assigned to the keyboard. Songs downloaded from the song and only assigns notes that will play the melody no matter where you play . How It Creates Music From...
Owner's Manual
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...it has played all the way through. You can return to the MAIN display. You can also set to tempo to select the demo display. DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 21 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. When you're done with the demo song (the Melody type cannot be OFF, which ... required tempo - 4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for the display is indicated on the keyboard. This indicates that introduces some of the outstanding instrument voices provided! 2 Try playing the keyboard. You can also switch to set the tempo by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any time...
...it has played all the way through. You can return to the MAIN display. You can also set to tempo to select the demo display. DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 21 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. When you're done with the demo song (the Melody type cannot be OFF, which ... required tempo - 4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for the display is indicated on the keyboard. This indicates that introduces some of the outstanding instrument voices provided! 2 Try playing the keyboard. You can also switch to set the tempo by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any time...
Owner's Manual
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... rotate the dial. You can then select the main voice from the voice list. The VOICE-MAIN voice number and name will play . DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 23 For this voice is shown. 2 Select the voice you press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a... voice. Select 096 Flute Try selecting and playing a variety of musical sounds. In DGX-505/305 terminology this example select the 096 Flute voice. 3 Play the keyboard. You can now use the dial or other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings...
... rotate the dial. You can then select the main voice from the voice list. The VOICE-MAIN voice number and name will play . DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 23 For this voice is shown. 2 Select the voice you press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a... voice. Select 096 Flute Try selecting and playing a variety of musical sounds. In DGX-505/305 terminology this example select the 096 Flute voice. 3 Play the keyboard. You can now use the dial or other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings...
Owner's Manual
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... main voice when you want to use the dial to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is highlighted. Hold the [VOICE] button until the voice you play the keyboard. DUAL You can now use is selected. When turned on or off. NOTE • The... selected dual voice is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. For this example try selecting the 114 Vibraphone voice. 24 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Main voice selection display Hold for longer than a second 3 Press the [VOICE] button again. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice...
... main voice when you want to use the dial to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is highlighted. Hold the [VOICE] button until the voice you play the keyboard. DUAL You can now use is selected. When turned on or off. NOTE • The... selected dual voice is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. For this example try selecting the 114 Vibraphone voice. 24 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Main voice selection display Hold for longer than a second 3 Press the [VOICE] button again. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice...
Owner's Manual
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... Voices Quick Guide Two voices will sound to the left of the keyboard "split point." Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. Try selecting and playing a range of the split point is highlighted DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 25 Hold the [VOICE] button until a voice list like...
... Voices Quick Guide Two voices will sound to the left of the keyboard "split point." Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. Try selecting and playing a range of the split point is highlighted DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 25 Hold the [VOICE] button until a voice list like...
Owner's Manual
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... desired split voice. For this example try selecting the 036 Folk Guitar voice. 5 Play the keyboard. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to use the dial to the MAIN display. 26 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Press [EXIT] button to return to select a different split voice. Quick Guide.... The split voice selection display will be highlighted so that you want to the left of split voices. Try selecting and playing a range of the keyboard split point. The split voice will appear.
... desired split voice. For this example try selecting the 036 Folk Guitar voice. 5 Play the keyboard. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to use the dial to the MAIN display. 26 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Press [EXIT] button to return to select a different split voice. Quick Guide.... The split voice selection display will be highlighted so that you want to the left of split voices. Try selecting and playing a range of the keyboard split point. The split voice will appear.
Owner's Manual
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...NOTE • Touch response sensitivity can control the volume of notes according to how hard you play on the keyboard. The "001 Live! Press the [TOUCH] button. Touch response icon DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 27 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can produce remarkably ...the pitch. Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to play over the entire keyboard. NOTE • When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all you can be adjusted in the display. Touch response is press one ...
...NOTE • Touch response sensitivity can control the volume of notes according to how hard you play on the keyboard. The "001 Live! Press the [TOUCH] button. Touch response icon DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 27 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can produce remarkably ...the pitch. Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to play over the entire keyboard. NOTE • When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all you can be adjusted in the display. Touch response is press one ...
Owner's Manual
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...kit voices (voice numbers 122 - 133), see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum kit List" on page 100. 28 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual When you select a violin or other useful effects. Don't forget the black keys! Sound Effects The sound effects are collections of drum and... assigned sound effects, and will be a great way to select "122 Standard Kit 1". 3 Try out each key produces the sound of sound effects on the keyboard. ◆ Sound Effect Selection Procedure ➔ (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 100. "132 SFX Kit 1" includes lightning, running water, laughter, dogs...
...kit voices (voice numbers 122 - 133), see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum kit List" on page 100. 28 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual When you select a violin or other useful effects. Don't forget the black keys! Sound Effects The sound effects are collections of drum and... assigned sound effects, and will be a great way to select "122 Standard Kit 1". 3 Try out each key produces the sound of sound effects on the keyboard. ◆ Sound Effect Selection Procedure ➔ (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 100. "132 SFX Kit 1" includes lightning, running water, laughter, dogs...
Owner's Manual
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...To use the auto-accompaniment feature. For this example try selecting the "080 PopBossa" style. This turns auto-accompaniment on and off. DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 29 Q e uick Guid Styles (Auto Accompaniment) This instrument includes an auto-accompaniment feature that it appears. Use the dial... press the [ACMP ON/ OFF] button so that plays appropriate "styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment) when you play on the keyboard as described on . You can use these styles turn the autoaccompaniment and play left-hand chords. 135 different styles covering a wide range of ...
...To use the auto-accompaniment feature. For this example try selecting the "080 PopBossa" style. This turns auto-accompaniment on and off. DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual 29 Q e uick Guid Styles (Auto Accompaniment) This instrument includes an auto-accompaniment feature that it appears. Use the dial... press the [ACMP ON/ OFF] button so that plays appropriate "styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment) when you play on the keyboard as described on . You can use these styles turn the autoaccompaniment and play left-hand chords. 135 different styles covering a wide range of ...
Owner's Manual
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...has been engaged. You can start style playback in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. The left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "accompaniment range" in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Then if you will show you the fingerings for playing chords. No...A or MAIN B accompaniment pattern, accordingly. 7 Press the [SYNC START] button. Synchro-start standby mode ● The Synchro-start 30 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Style playback will begin. When the synchro-start with an introduction, which you play one key - Quick Guide Styles (Auto ...
...has been engaged. You can start style playback in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. The left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "accompaniment range" in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Then if you will show you the fingerings for playing chords. No...A or MAIN B accompaniment pattern, accordingly. 7 Press the [SYNC START] button. Synchro-start standby mode ● The Synchro-start 30 DGX-505/305 Owner's Manual Style playback will begin. When the synchro-start with an introduction, which you play one key - Quick Guide Styles (Auto ...