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...; Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. Included Accessories The DGX-230/YPG-235 package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-230/YPG-235 Portable Grand! Make sure to keep this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe... and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to take full advantage of its various features.
...; Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. Included Accessories The DGX-230/YPG-235 package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-230/YPG-235 Portable Grand! Make sure to keep this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe... and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to take full advantage of its various features.
Owner's Manual
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... you play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual You can change the mood of styles from the Internet for example, by using violin to play it instead. The accompaniment styles provide... includes a range of songs covering a variety of genres that are enjoyable to listen to, or to play along with . even if you ! 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...
... you play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual You can change the mood of styles from the Internet for example, by using violin to play it instead. The accompaniment styles provide... includes a range of songs covering a variety of genres that are enjoyable to listen to, or to play along with . even if you ! 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...
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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 ... 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... Implementation Chart 110 MIDI Data Format 112 Specifications 115 Index 116 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 9
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 ... 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... Implementation Chart 110 MIDI Data Format 112 Specifications 115 Index 116 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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... connected to the initial factory defaults when the power is inserted into this jack. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use the USB data-transfer features you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries ...from the instrument. Backup data in reversed footswitch operation. NOTE • Make sure that device. If no backup data exists on . CAUTION • To prevent damage to a Computer (USB Terminal) The DGX-230/YPG-235...
... connected to the initial factory defaults when the power is inserted into this jack. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use the USB data-transfer features you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries ...from the instrument. Backup data in reversed footswitch operation. NOTE • Make sure that device. If no backup data exists on . CAUTION • To prevent damage to a Computer (USB Terminal) The DGX-230/YPG-235...
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... keyboard. When turned on or off. Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will sound in the display. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 "D.VOICE" appears in addition to the main voice when you want to use is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL... Dual Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the "D.Voice" item. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice.
... keyboard. When turned on or off. Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will sound in the display. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 "D.VOICE" appears in addition to the main voice when you want to use is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL... Dual Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the "D.Voice" item. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice.
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...voice will be used during a song lesson (page 36). The currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. NOTE • The split voice feature cannot be displayed. S.Voice r f NOTE • You can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard split point. Two voices will... 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice When turned on or off. Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the...
...voice will be used during a song lesson (page 36). The currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. NOTE • The split voice feature cannot be displayed. S.Voice r f NOTE • You can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard split point. Two voices will... 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice When turned on or off. Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the...
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...STOP] button a second time when you want to stop playback. For details, refer to the section "Loading Style Files" on page 106. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 You can select from a computer. Style Number 2 Select a style. You can be loaded into style number 161 can select from... split point. Use the dial to select the style you want to use. Q e uick Guid Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you use them for a complete list of the available...
...STOP] button a second time when you want to stop playback. For details, refer to the section "Loading Style Files" on page 106. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 You can select from a computer. Style Number 2 Select a style. You can be loaded into style number 161 can select from... split point. Use the dial to select the style you want to use. Q e uick Guid Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you use them for a complete list of the available...
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... use the dial to the instrument from a computer in the same way that makes up a piece of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. ForElise 012 The song displayed here can also play songs you want to listen to a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Song Listen... Songs) or songs that have been transferred to select a different song. Nocturne 011 The currently selected song and number are organized by category. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 25
... use the dial to the instrument from a computer in the same way that makes up a piece of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. ForElise 012 The song displayed here can also play songs you want to listen to a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Song Listen... Songs) or songs that have been transferred to select a different song. Nocturne 011 The currently selected song and number are organized by category. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 25
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...with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. Galaxy Electric Piano Demo Modern Harp & Sweet! Use these are the songs to how the songs can be exactly the same as the original. A selection of the instrument's many useful voices. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 27 Using ...Songs ● Song List These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument's easy song arranger feature, songs that are also well suited for use with . Soprano Demo Hallelujah...
...with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. Galaxy Electric Piano Demo Modern Harp & Sweet! Use these are the songs to how the songs can be exactly the same as the original. A selection of the instrument's many useful voices. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 27 Using ...Songs ● Song List These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument's easy song arranger feature, songs that are also well suited for use with . Soprano Demo Hallelujah...
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Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that produces the best results for you. ● Chord No matter where or what you play, the result will be making lots of music, you ... you can play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. In fact, you . DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 Performance assistant technology offers two selectable types. Split point Play your own melody with left-hand chords, this is the type for...
Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that produces the best results for you. ● Chord No matter where or what you play, the result will be making lots of music, you ... you can play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. In fact, you . DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 Performance assistant technology offers two selectable types. Split point Play your own melody with left-hand chords, this is the type for...
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...button for longer than a second 1 Select Chord Press and hold the [P.A.T. Select a song by using the dial. The performance assistant technology features uses the chord and melody data, and should always be displayed. Nocturne Press the [P.A.T. You know the normal meaning of this word, ... when the performance assistant technology feature is on the performance assistant technology feature. Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. The Easy Way to Play Piano CHORD Type-Play with a song (page 25). 30 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual ON/OFF] button...
...button for longer than a second 1 Select Chord Press and hold the [P.A.T. Select a song by using the dial. The performance assistant technology features uses the chord and melody data, and should always be displayed. Nocturne Press the [P.A.T. You know the normal meaning of this word, ... when the performance assistant technology feature is on the performance assistant technology feature. Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. The Easy Way to Play Piano CHORD Type-Play with a song (page 25). 30 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual ON/OFF] button...
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... "correct" the notes that at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. You'll notice that you play repeatedly. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31 You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will play . You can even play the same keys over and.../OFF] button to the score on the left with both hands. The basic pattern will come out according to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Keep playing, and performance assistant technology Chord type will begin playing yourself from the fifth measure. 5 Play on page 96.
... "correct" the notes that at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. You'll notice that you play repeatedly. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31 You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will play . You can even play the same keys over and.../OFF] button to the score on the left with both hands. The basic pattern will come out according to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Keep playing, and performance assistant technology Chord type will begin playing yourself from the fifth measure. 5 Play on page 96.
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... the Chord Type to turn the function on or off. 010 Icon will appear when performance assistant technology is on the performance assistant technology feature. ON/OFF] button. This turns on . The P.A.T. CHD/FREE Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected performance assistant technology...011 Nocturne". NOTE • Using Songs (page 25) Song name Nocturne 011 Song number The song displayed here will be played. 32 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual "PAT Type" appears in the display for longer than a second. Select the CHD/FREE type by using the dial. 3 Select ...
... the Chord Type to turn the function on or off. 010 Icon will appear when performance assistant technology is on the performance assistant technology feature. ON/OFF] button. This turns on . The P.A.T. CHD/FREE Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected performance assistant technology...011 Nocturne". NOTE • Using Songs (page 25) Song name Nocturne 011 Song number The song displayed here will be played. 32 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual "PAT Type" appears in the display for longer than a second. Select the CHD/FREE type by using the dial. 3 Select ...
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... the performance assistant technology feature off. ON/OFF] button to match the music. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. Although you're repeatedly playing the same notes with your left hand. You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33...
... the performance assistant technology feature off. ON/OFF] button to match the music. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. Although you're repeatedly playing the same notes with your left hand. You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33...
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... do). Next try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your left -hand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Once you match your right ... To use these hints on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the... keyboard alternately with auto accompaniment on the right side of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? If you 're playing the right notes! Then, with your hands spread as shown in the display. Sounds like you select ...
... do). Next try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your left -hand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Once you match your right ... To use these hints on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the... keyboard alternately with auto accompaniment on the right side of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? If you 're playing the right notes! Then, with your hands spread as shown in the display. Sounds like you select ...
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...) 4 Stop the Lesson mode. "Excellent!" After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will wait until you play the correct note. NOTE • The evaluation feature can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. Select a Song For a Lesson Play the note shown in 4 levels: OK... the lesson song has played all the way through your performance will be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 77). 38 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual
...) 4 Stop the Lesson mode. "Excellent!" After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will wait until you play the correct note. NOTE • The evaluation feature can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. Select a Song For a Lesson Play the note shown in 4 levels: OK... the lesson song has played all the way through your performance will be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 77). 38 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual
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... the button, and playback will begin again after a one-measure count-in. A mistake! Select a Song For a Lesson Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you pressed the [REPEAT & LEARN] button, and then jump back four measures and... the [REPEAT & LEARN] button when you make a mistake in order to repeat practice of that section until you get it right. w Press immediately DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 41 Press the [REPEAT & LEARN] button during repeat playback.
... the button, and playback will begin again after a one-measure count-in. A mistake! Select a Song For a Lesson Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you pressed the [REPEAT & LEARN] button, and then jump back four measures and... the [REPEAT & LEARN] button when you make a mistake in order to repeat practice of that section until you get it right. w Press immediately DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 41 Press the [REPEAT & LEARN] button during repeat playback.
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... score for a complete change of image. The song number and name will see only the style changes while the song remains the same. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 43 Press the [SONG] button, then select a "009 Hallelujah Chorus" by changing the style with the Easy Song Arranger...
... score for a complete change of image. The song number and name will see only the style changes while the song remains the same. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 43 Press the [SONG] button, then select a "009 Hallelujah Chorus" by changing the style with the Easy Song Arranger...
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... OFF] button for a few seconds, and the currently selected harmony type will appear in the Function Settings (page 62). To turn Harmony feature on (ACMP ON is lit). "HarmType" appears in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard produce no harmony notes when the auto accompaniment... on , the appropriate harmony type for information about the available harmony types. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53 Try playing the keyboard with the harmony function. R eferenc e Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button...
... OFF] button for a few seconds, and the currently selected harmony type will appear in the Function Settings (page 62). To turn Harmony feature on (ACMP ON is lit). "HarmType" appears in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard produce no harmony notes when the auto accompaniment... on , the appropriate harmony type for information about the available harmony types. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53 Try playing the keyboard with the harmony function. R eferenc e Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button...
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... for you. ■Start the metronome Turn the metronome on and start it to 280. 56 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Use it by pressing the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button. R e eferenc Handy Performance Features The Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. To stop the metronome, press the...
... for you. ■Start the metronome Turn the metronome on and start it to 280. 56 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Use it by pressing the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button. R e eferenc Handy Performance Features The Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. To stop the metronome, press the...