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...INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235 This device complies with other electronic devices. Utilize power... breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. (battery) DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 3 Compliance with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wires in accordance with the following two conditions: 1)...
...INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235 This device complies with other electronic devices. Utilize power... breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. (battery) DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 3 Compliance with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wires in accordance with the following two conditions: 1)...
Owner's Manual
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... Even when the power switch is turned off the power to the instrument. Before turning the power on the panel or keyboard. Do not use a soft, dry cloth. Saving data Saving and backing up the product, make sure you experience any...using the product for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or... power for a long period of time at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 5
... Even when the power switch is turned off the power to the instrument. Before turning the power on the panel or keyboard. Do not use a soft, dry cloth. Saving data Saving and backing up the product, make sure you experience any...using the product for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or... power for a long period of time at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 5
Owner's Manual
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... is affixed to use others' copyrights. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which it has license to all computer software, style ... some songs may play back any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Words and Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Copyright © 1949 (Renewed 1976)...following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by George David Weiss, Hugo...
... is affixed to use others' copyrights. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which it has license to all computer software, style ... some songs may play back any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Words and Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Copyright © 1949 (Renewed 1976)...following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by George David Weiss, Hugo...
Owner's Manual
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Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as you are able to play on the keyboard-alternately on the left- Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. even if you play it instead. The ...for piano, for lessons, so your performance for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... All you have to do is Fun Page 36 This instrument includes a range of songs... song on an actual piano, the lower keys are essentially unlimited! PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual
Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as you are able to play on the keyboard-alternately on the left- Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. even if you play it instead. The ...for piano, for lessons, so your performance for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... All you have to do is Fun Page 36 This instrument includes a range of songs... song on an actual piano, the lower keys are essentially unlimited! PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual
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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 Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the... the Style Volume 65 Setting the Split Point 65 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 66 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 66 Loading Style Files 67 Chord Basics 68 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 70 Song Settings 71 Song Volume 71 A-B Repeat 71 Muting...
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 the... the Style Volume 65 Setting the Split Point 65 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 66 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 66 Loading Style Files 67 Chord Basics 68 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 70 Song Settings 71 Song Volume 71 A-B Repeat 71 Muting...
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...STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 11 TAIN jack before connecting them. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in... adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it may not only result in data loss.... NOTE • Make sure that device. Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send ...
...STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 11 TAIN jack before connecting them. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in... adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it may not only result in data loss.... NOTE • Make sure that device. Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send ...
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... in sequence. Select and Play a Voice-MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you want to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select the "092 Flute" voice. While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. NOTE • You can...the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page 51) Flute 092 Select 092 Flute 3 Play the keyboard. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Try selecting and playing a variety of musical sounds. The available voices will play . Q r f uick Guid e Try ...
... in sequence. Select and Play a Voice-MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you want to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select the "092 Flute" voice. While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. NOTE • You can...the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page 51) Flute 092 Select 092 Flute 3 Play the keyboard. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Try selecting and playing a variety of musical sounds. The available voices will play . Q r f uick Guid e Try ...
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...voice on the dual voice icon will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. "D.VOICE" appears in the display ...OFF] button for longer than a second. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. The second voice is selected. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL You can also select the Dual Voice display by pressing ...
...voice on the dual voice icon will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. "D.VOICE" appears in the display ...OFF] button for longer than a second. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. The second voice is selected. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL You can also select the Dual Voice display by pressing ...
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...can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the keyboard "split point". Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold ...seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound to select the "S.Voice" item. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. When turned on or off. NOTE • The split voice feature cannot be displayed. Try Playing a Variety of dual voices. The [SPLIT ON...
...can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the keyboard "split point". Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold ...seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound to select the "S.Voice" item. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. When turned on or off. NOTE • The split voice feature cannot be displayed. Try Playing a Variety of dual voices. The [SPLIT ON...
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...and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will also be selected. Folk Gtr 033 4 Play the keyboard. For this example try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar" voice. Play the Grand...press one convenient button. NOTE • When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all you just want to the left of the keyboard split point. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Try Playing a Variety of split voices. The dual and split voices will play over the entire...
...and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will also be selected. Folk Gtr 033 4 Play the keyboard. For this example try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar" voice. Play the Grand...press one convenient button. NOTE • When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all you just want to the left of the keyboard split point. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Try Playing a Variety of split voices. The dual and split voices will play over the entire...
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... 117 to 128), see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the SFX kit voices, see the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Drum Kits Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion sounds. As you try out the various keys you'll hear the sound... ... 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 14) 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 2 Use the dial to select "117 Std.Kit1...
... 117 to 128), see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the SFX kit voices, see the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Drum Kits Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion sounds. As you try out the various keys you'll hear the sound... ... 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 14) 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 2 Use the dial to select "117 Std.Kit1...
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...;le must be selected and used in the display. For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on page 106. A list of the keyboard split point. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 Style Name ChtPnoPp 001 This icon appears when a style number and name is played using percussion instruments only. 1 Press the...
...;le must be selected and used in the display. For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on page 106. A list of the keyboard split point. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 Style Name ChtPnoPp 001 This icon appears when a style number and name is played using percussion instruments only. 1 Press the...
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...You learned how to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is on ... The area of the keyboard to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start playing as soon as required: refer ... [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the button a second time to left of the keyboard split point. Split point (54: F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can play a note to turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Playing Styles Play Along with . 1 Press the [STYLE] button and ...
...You learned how to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is on ... The area of the keyboard to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start playing as soon as required: refer ... [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the button a second time to left of the keyboard split point. Split point (54: F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can play a note to turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Playing Styles Play Along with . 1 Press the [STYLE] button and ...
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... only one, two, or three fingers. C7 • To play a major chord Press the root note of the keyboard. The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Play the accompaniment chords in this area of...11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 Csus2 () 24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in parentheses ( ) are two ways of the keyboard using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. ● How to the left of it . the chords will automatically recognize the different chord...
... only one, two, or three fingers. C7 • To play a major chord Press the root note of the keyboard. The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Play the accompaniment chords in this area of...11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 Csus2 () 24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in parentheses ( ) are two ways of the keyboard using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. ● How to the left of it . the chords will automatically recognize the different chord...
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...-balanced sound. Performance assistant technology offers two selectable types. Split point Play your right hand. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with your own melody with...
...-balanced sound. Performance assistant technology offers two selectable types. Split point Play your right hand. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with your own melody with...
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... right. You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will continue to the score on the left with both hands. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31 NOTE • The score for the basic pattern, then begin . This is provided on the keyboard. You can even play repeatedly.
... right. You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will continue to the score on the left with both hands. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31 NOTE • The score for the basic pattern, then begin . This is provided on the keyboard. You can even play repeatedly.
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.... You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. Split point With this type notes played on the keyboard. Play the Nocturne melody with your left hand, the actual notes produced will change to match the music. Play to the right of the split... point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point will begin. 5 Play on the left hand. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. ON/OFF] button to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. NOTE • The...
.... You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. Split point With this type notes played on the keyboard. Play the Nocturne melody with your left hand, the actual notes produced will change to match the music. Play to the right of the split... point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point will begin. 5 Play on the left hand. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. ON/OFF] button to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. NOTE • The...
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... necessary to Play Like a Pro! To use these hints on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (any other combination. If you select Chord/Free, the left -hand rhythm to rhythm of the...display. Play 3 notes at a time with your left -hand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Here are shown on the right side of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? The Easy Way to Play Piano...
... necessary to Play Like a Pro! To use these hints on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (any other combination. If you select Chord/Free, the left -hand rhythm to rhythm of the...display. Play 3 notes at a time with your left -hand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Here are shown on the right side of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? The Easy Way to Play Piano...
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...in the preset songs lets you can enjoy using the dial. Listen to the DEMO Song for a complete change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for Easy Song Arranger The "Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that is normally a ballad, for Hallelujah Chorus is played. Use the dial to .... This means that include chord data. 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 Using the Easy Song Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. Halleluj 009 The currently selected song number and name are...
...in the preset songs lets you can enjoy using the dial. Listen to the DEMO Song for a complete change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for Easy Song Arranger The "Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that is normally a ballad, for Hallelujah Chorus is played. Use the dial to .... This means that include chord data. 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 Using the Easy Song Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. Halleluj 009 The currently selected song number and name are...
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Move on the display the voice you selected in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. NOTE • When playing song numbers 010, 011 and 020 to the song. As you will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to play ... time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the song. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Change a Song's Style 3 Listen to 030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be automatically muted and no melody will sound...
Move on the display the voice you selected in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. NOTE • When playing song numbers 010, 011 and 020 to the song. As you will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to play ... time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the song. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Change a Song's Style 3 Listen to 030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be automatically muted and no melody will sound...