Owner's Manual
Page 2
... any kind. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Please study this manual as a permanent record...SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). However, Yamaha reserves the right to assist you should record the model number, serial number, and the...Model Serial No. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual DO NOT connect this manual is believed to any battery. No other than...
... any kind. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Please study this manual as a permanent record...SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). However, Yamaha reserves the right to assist you should record the model number, serial number, and the...Model Serial No. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual DO NOT connect this manual is believed to any battery. No other than...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
...to the instrument or other hazards. Also, do so might accidentally fall over . 4 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual (4)-12 1/2 If you or others, or damage to do not mix battery types... to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Do not use new batteries together with the +/- Doing so can result..., damages, fire or other property. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * ...
...to the instrument or other hazards. Also, do so might accidentally fall over . 4 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual (4)-12 1/2 If you or others, or damage to do not mix battery types... to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Do not use new batteries together with the +/- Doing so can result..., damages, fire or other property. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * ...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...available musical data including but not limited to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). Any violation of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual However, keep in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by Famous Music ... data, due to all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which it has license to the computer is on a wide range of copyright has...
...available musical data including but not limited to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). Any violation of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual However, keep in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by Famous Music ... data, due to all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which it has license to the computer is on a wide range of copyright has...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as on an actual piano, the lower keys ...that matches the music you ! Experience a whole new world of a song written for piano, for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you like, until you play on the keyboard-alternately on the instrument's keyboard and produce a... lessons, so your performance for beginners. ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 14 The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can also use songs you have downloaded from waltzes to 8-beat to play it instead. ...
Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as on an actual piano, the lower keys ...that matches the music you ! Experience a whole new world of a song written for piano, for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you like, until you play on the keyboard-alternately on the instrument's keyboard and produce a... lessons, so your performance for beginners. ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 14 The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can also use songs you have downloaded from waltzes to 8-beat to play it instead. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 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 Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning ... 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...
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 ... 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
...displayed voice name rotate the dial. For this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... NOTE • You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page...this example select the "092 Flute" voice. The voice selected here becomes the main voice. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The voice number and name will be displayed. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. Try selecting and playing ...
...displayed voice name rotate the dial. For this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... NOTE • You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page...this example select the "092 Flute" voice. The voice selected here becomes the main voice. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The voice number and name will be displayed. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. Try selecting and playing ...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the main voice when you play the...the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to select the "D.Voice" item. D.Voice r f NOTE • You can select a second voice which will be used during a song lesson (page ...
...and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the main voice when you play the...the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to select the "D.Voice" item. D.Voice r f NOTE • You can select a second voice which will be used during a song lesson (page ...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...the left of the keyboard "split point". The currently selected split voice will appear in the display for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Hold for longer than a second. The split point .... Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button. Try selecting and playing a...
...the left of the keyboard "split point". The currently selected split voice will appear in the display for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Hold for longer than a second. The split point .... Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button. Try selecting and playing a...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... to enhance the mood at different pitches. As you try out the various keys you'll hear the sound of drum and percussion sounds. Try out each key and enjoy the sound effects! Sound Effects The sound effects are collections of a different drum or percussion instrument. ◆ Drum Kit Selection Procedure ➔ (refer ..., all keys produce the sound of the same violin, only at parties. For details on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice numbers 117 to 128), see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual You'll ...
... to enhance the mood at different pitches. As you try out the various keys you'll hear the sound of drum and percussion sounds. Try out each key and enjoy the sound effects! Sound Effects The sound effects are collections of a different drum or percussion instrument. ◆ Drum Kit Selection Procedure ➔ (refer ..., all keys produce the sound of the same violin, only at parties. For details on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice numbers 117 to 128), see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual You'll ...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... while playing a melody with the styles. The accompaniment will recognize even a single note as a chord. Split point Auto accompaniment region 5 Play a variety of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. 4 Play a left-hand chord to the left-hand notes you play " chords even if you don't actually know any chords...
... while playing a melody with the styles. The accompaniment will recognize even a single note as a chord. Split point Auto accompaniment region 5 Play a variety of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. 4 Play a left-hand chord to the left-hand notes you play " chords even if you don't actually know any chords...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that produces... on using performance assistant technology to page 34 for you can 't play any notes and still sound good! Refer to help you can play piano and can't read a note of music, you . DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 So even if you can have trouble with the right hand.
... of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that produces... on using performance assistant technology to page 34 for you can 't play any notes and still sound good! Refer to help you can play piano and can't read a note of music, you . DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 So even if you can have trouble with the right hand.
Owner's Manual
Page 33
... left hand. NOTE • The score for Nocturne is the performance assistant technology CHD/FREE type. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 ON/OFF] button to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. Although you're repeatedly playing the same notes with your left hand, the actual notes produced...
... left hand. NOTE • The score for Nocturne is the performance assistant technology CHD/FREE type. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 ON/OFF] button to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. Although you're repeatedly playing the same notes with your left hand, the actual notes produced...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
...hand. Here are shown on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your right hand. Sounds like you match your right ... The Easy Way to Play Piano Use the Performance Assistant to rhythm of the keyboard. If you select ...timing-type 1. ● Play with the left and right hands at a time with the left -hand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual If a song includes the required data, the chords are a few hints for example: index finger → middle finger → ...
...hand. Here are shown on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your right hand. Sounds like you match your right ... The Easy Way to Play Piano Use the Performance Assistant to rhythm of the keyboard. If you select ...timing-type 1. ● Play with the left and right hands at a time with the left -hand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual If a song includes the required data, the chords are a few hints for example: index finger → middle finger → ...
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... the split point (page 16). Q e uick Guid Play Using the Music Database You want to stop playback. 42 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Referring to page 24 for the ideal combination of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Patrol 158 NOTE • Music Database (MDB) files transferred from the...
... the split point (page 16). Q e uick Guid Play Using the Music Database You want to stop playback. 42 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Referring to page 24 for the ideal combination of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Patrol 158 NOTE • Music Database (MDB) files transferred from the...
Owner's Manual
Page 44
.... The [ACMP ON/ OFF] button will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to hear the melody tracks you select different styles the song will sound. Rotate the dial and listen to select a different voice. In order to [5]. 4 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. The style number and name... the song and style are displayed here. 5 Select a style. Press the [VOICE] button. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • Because the Easy Song Arranger uses song data you want to the next step while the song is playing. After SONG...
.... The [ACMP ON/ OFF] button will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to hear the melody tracks you select different styles the song will sound. Rotate the dial and listen to select a different voice. In order to [5]. 4 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. The style number and name... the song and style are displayed here. 5 Select a style. Press the [VOICE] button. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • Because the Easy Song Arranger uses song data you want to the next step while the song is playing. After SONG...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... provides convenient direct access to select a basic function. Display (page 52) GrandPno 001 001 ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of functions. 1 Press a button to a range of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack. ... a basic function. 2 Use the dial to call up a related function. Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Overall DGX-230/YPG-235 control is based on the keyboard. 50 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Select an auto-accompaniment style. Rotate clockwise to lower the volume.
... provides convenient direct access to select a basic function. Display (page 52) GrandPno 001 001 ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of functions. 1 Press a button to a range of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack. ... a basic function. 2 Use the dial to call up a related function. Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Overall DGX-230/YPG-235 control is based on the keyboard. 50 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Select an auto-accompaniment style. Rotate clockwise to lower the volume.
Owner's Manual
Page 53
...harmony type will appear in the display. 3 Use the dial to select a harmony type. Trio 02 The currently selected harmony type ● How to sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Function Settings (page 62). Refer to.... To turn this feature on page 109 for details. Hold for longer than a second. You can be displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53 Use the dial to sound each Harmony Type is on . HarmType NOTE • The harmony notes can adjust the Harmony Volume in the auto accompaniment range ...
...harmony type will appear in the display. 3 Use the dial to select a harmony type. Trio 02 The currently selected harmony type ● How to sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Function Settings (page 62). Refer to.... To turn this feature on page 109 for details. Hold for longer than a second. You can be displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53 Use the dial to sound each Harmony Type is on . HarmType NOTE • The harmony notes can adjust the Harmony Volume in the auto accompaniment range ...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
...the voice used is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 76). Hall2 02 The currently selected reverb type 54 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Adding Effects Adding Reverb Reverb lets you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] ...List on page 109 for information about the available reverb types. ● Adjusting the Reverb Level You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for a few seconds, and the currently selected ...
...the voice used is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 76). Hall2 02 The currently selected reverb type 54 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Adding Effects Adding Reverb Reverb lets you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] ...List on page 109 for information about the available reverb types. ● Adjusting the Reverb Level You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for a few seconds, and the currently selected ...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
Adding Effects Adding Chorus The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of chorus that is automatically selected. "Chorus" appears in unison. If you select a style or song the optimum chorus type ... chorus type ● Adjusting the Chorus Level You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on page 109 for a few seconds, and the currently selected chorus type will be displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 55 You can individually adjust the amount of the same voices being played in...
Adding Effects Adding Chorus The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of chorus that is automatically selected. "Chorus" appears in unison. If you select a style or song the optimum chorus type ... chorus type ● Adjusting the Chorus Level You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on page 109 for a few seconds, and the currently selected chorus type will be displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 55 You can individually adjust the amount of the same voices being played in...
Owner's Manual
Page 57
... number of beats per measure function "TimesigN". All beats will be changed while a style or song is from 0 through 60. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 57 A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure if you set this parameter to "00". Handy Performance Features ■Setting the Number of...
... number of beats per measure function "TimesigN". All beats will be changed while a style or song is from 0 through 60. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 57 A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure if you set this parameter to "00". Handy Performance Features ■Setting the Number of...