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...and any retailer of household type batteries in your dealer before damage occurs. If you , please contact Yamaha directly. Benches supplied by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that is 18 AWG. Some of the following: Battery Notice: This product MAY ...this product in place. DO NOT operate for seating only. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Some Yamaha products may be correct at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal... No. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
...and any retailer of household type batteries in your dealer before damage occurs. If you , please contact Yamaha directly. Benches supplied by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that is 18 AWG. Some of the following: Battery Notice: This product MAY ...this product in place. DO NOT operate for seating only. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Some Yamaha products may be correct at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal... No. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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...; If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to the internal components or result... following : Power supply/AC power adaptor • Only use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp ... of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 4 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2
...; If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to the internal components or result... following : Power supply/AC power adaptor • Only use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp ... of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 4 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2
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... a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual The GM mark is affixed to the reduced set of personal use...all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with respect to the computer is an...Serial Bus. It allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. Copyright Notice The followings are strictly prohibited. Such ...
... a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual The GM mark is affixed to the reduced set of personal use...all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with respect to the computer is an...Serial Bus. It allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. Copyright Notice The followings are strictly prohibited. Such ...
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Select a style that sounds when you play the keyboard can change the mood of a song written for piano, for example, by tapping one finger! ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 With the DGX-530/YPG-535, the instrument voice that matches the music you want to play, or experiment with ...does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data. Page 35 8 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual And if you can't play with both hands, you are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you play in touch and the higher keys...
Select a style that sounds when you play the keyboard can change the mood of a song written for piano, for example, by tapping one finger! ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 With the DGX-530/YPG-535, the instrument voice that matches the music you want to play, or experiment with ...does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data. Page 35 8 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual And if you can't play with both hands, you are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you play in touch and the higher keys...
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...Handy Performance Features 72 Tap Start 72 Touch Response Sensitivity 72 One Touch Setting 73 Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 74 Pitch Controls 75 Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 76 Pattern Variation (Sections 76 Setting the Split Point 79 Play a ...MIDI Implementation Chart 134 MIDI Data Format 136 Specifications 139 Index 140 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 9 Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the DGX-530/YPG-535 8 Setting Up 10 Keyboard Stand Assembly 10 Power Requirements 12 Connecting Headphones (PHONES...
...Handy Performance Features 72 Tap Start 72 Touch Response Sensitivity 72 One Touch Setting 73 Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 74 Pitch Controls 75 Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 76 Pattern Variation (Sections 76 Setting the Split Point 79 Play a ...MIDI Implementation Chart 134 MIDI Data Format 136 Specifications 139 Index 140 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 9 Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the DGX-530/YPG-535 8 Setting Up 10 Keyboard Stand Assembly 10 Power Requirements 12 Connecting Headphones (PHONES...
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... name rotate the dial. The voice selected here becomes the main voice. The available voices will play . Try selecting and playing a variety of musical sounds. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 17 Q e uick Guid Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select...
... name rotate the dial. The voice selected here becomes the main voice. The available voices will play . Try selecting and playing a variety of musical sounds. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 17 Q e uick Guid Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select...
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... voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to use is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button. Voice Number 2 Press and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF... voice when you play the keyboard. The dual voice selection display will appear. For this example try selecting the "120 Vibraphone" voice. 18 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
... voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to use is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button. Voice Number 2 Press and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF... voice when you play the keyboard. The dual voice selection display will appear. For this example try selecting the "120 Vibraphone" voice. 18 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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When turned on or off. Split voice selection display Hold for longer than a second The currently selected split voice DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 19 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Two voices will appear in the MAIN display. Play Different Voices with the Left and...the keyboard "split point". The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on the split voice "SPLIT" will sound at the same time. The split voice selection display will sound to the MAIN display. 4 Play the keyboard. The currently selected split voice will appear. Split point Split voice Main ...
When turned on or off. Split voice selection display Hold for longer than a second The currently selected split voice DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 19 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Two voices will appear in the MAIN display. Play Different Voices with the Left and...the keyboard "split point". The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on the split voice "SPLIT" will sound at the same time. The split voice selection display will sound to the MAIN display. 4 Play the keyboard. The currently selected split voice will appear. Split point Split voice Main ...
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...effects, and much more. When you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key and enjoy the sound effects! Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds! DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 21 For details on the instruments included in the "Drum Kit List" on page 17) 1 Press... the [VOICE] button. 2 Use the dial to select "139 SFX Kit 2". 3 Try out each key produces the sound of the same violin, only at...
...effects, and much more. When you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key and enjoy the sound effects! Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds! DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 21 For details on the instruments included in the "Drum Kit List" on page 17) 1 Press... the [VOICE] button. 2 Use the dial to select "139 SFX Kit 2". 3 Try out each key produces the sound of the same violin, only at...
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... to select the number of each beat: 2, 4, 8, or 16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or 16th note). DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 23 NOTE • The metronome time signature will sound on the first beat of beats per measure.) Denominator (The length of one beat.) f r 2 Use the dial to select...
... to select the number of each beat: 2, 4, 8, or 16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or 16th note). DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 23 NOTE • The metronome time signature will sound on the first beat of beats per measure.) Denominator (The length of one beat.) f r 2 Use the dial to select...
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...instrument will recognize even a single note as you play a note to the accompaniment. Scores for what types of the keyboard split point. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 27 Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to "Pattern Variation (Sections)" on page 76. Refer to the...you don't actually know any chords. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start function off. 4 Play a left of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will start the style. Try this! ...
...instrument will recognize even a single note as you play a note to the accompaniment. Scores for what types of the keyboard split point. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 27 Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to "Pattern Variation (Sections)" on page 76. Refer to the...you don't actually know any chords. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start function off. 4 Play a left of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will start the style. Try this! ...
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... performance assistant technology to help you play. The Chord type applies to only the left and right hands. ● Chord/Free........... DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 37 Performance assistant technology offers four selectable types. Split point Play your own melody with the right hand. ● Melody This... type lets you play the melody of the selected song by playing any notes and still sound good! Start playing melodies right away, even if you might be a beautiful melody. Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This...
... performance assistant technology to help you play. The Chord type applies to only the left and right hands. ● Chord/Free........... DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 37 Performance assistant technology offers four selectable types. Split point Play your own melody with the right hand. ● Melody This... type lets you play the melody of the selected song by playing any notes and still sound good! Start playing melodies right away, even if you might be a beautiful melody. Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This...
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... to the right of the split point with your left hand, the actual notes produced will actually sound an octave higher. NOTE • The score for the right-hand part in the display. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 41 Split point With this type notes played on page 122. 6 Press the [P.A.T. The...
... to the right of the split point with your left hand, the actual notes produced will actually sound an octave higher. NOTE • The score for the right-hand part in the display. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 41 Split point With this type notes played on page 122. 6 Press the [P.A.T. The...
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How does it sound? You've played the melody using only one finger of the song. ON/OFF] button to the performance assistant technology Melody type! DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 43 You can enjoy playing the melody yourself (step 5). The Easy Way to call up the melody score in time with... been selected, the song melody will begin , try to feel the rhythm of your right hand in the display. To begin . Song playback will not sound. Sounds like a melody!
How does it sound? You've played the melody using only one finger of the song. ON/OFF] button to the performance assistant technology Melody type! DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 43 You can enjoy playing the melody yourself (step 5). The Easy Way to call up the melody score in time with... been selected, the song melody will begin , try to feel the rhythm of your right hand in the display. To begin . Song playback will not sound. Sounds like a melody!
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... and beautiful chords and phrases with your left -hand side of the song melody with your turn the performance assistant technology feature off. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 45 It's your left hand. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. Listen to call up the melody score in the display. Play along with... the [SCORE] button to eight measures while memorizing the basic pattern. You can play the melody with the rhythm of the split point will actually sound an octave higher.
... and beautiful chords and phrases with your left -hand side of the song melody with your turn the performance assistant technology feature off. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 45 It's your left hand. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. Listen to call up the melody score in the display. Play along with... the [SCORE] button to eight measures while memorizing the basic pattern. You can play the melody with the rhythm of the split point will actually sound an octave higher.
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...Chord type section, so use these hints on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play thanks to feel for it sound? Play 1 note at once with your hands spread as shown in the display. You'll get even better results if you 're playing ...Use the Performance Assistant to rhythm of the keyboard. Then, with your right hand. 46 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual You will do). Next try playing chords with your left and right hands-type 3. Sounds like you match your left hand and a melody with the left -hand rhythm to Play Like a...
...Chord type section, so use these hints on the lefthand section of the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play thanks to feel for it sound? Play 1 note at once with your hands spread as shown in the display. You'll get even better results if you 're playing ...Use the Performance Assistant to rhythm of the keyboard. Then, with your right hand. 46 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual You will do). Next try playing chords with your left and right hands-type 3. Sounds like you match your left hand and a melody with the left -hand rhythm to Play Like a...
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.... Refer to pages 28-30 for the type of music you play a left-hand chord to the left hand and melody with your left of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. The jazz style will start playing when you want to play ... File transfer instructions are provided on a ... the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. Select one that matches the image of the manual, use the dial to select a music database. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 55 Split Point If you press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display at this example select the "158 Patrol". Q e ...
.... Refer to pages 28-30 for the type of music you play a left-hand chord to the left hand and melody with your left of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. The jazz style will start playing when you want to play ... File transfer instructions are provided on a ... the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. Select one that matches the image of the manual, use the dial to select a music database. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 55 Split Point If you press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display at this example select the "158 Patrol". Q e ...
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... the keyboard. Normally "melody" refers to 030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be displayed. 3 Listen to how the song sounds with different styles. Song start it again by the right hand, and MELODY L is playing. The currently selected style name and number will be...to play as a song melody. The Style Select display will remain the same while only the styles change the melody voice. As you will sound. In order to change . Use the dial to hear the melody tracks you select different styles the song will appear. Songs are displayed here....
... the keyboard. Normally "melody" refers to 030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be displayed. 3 Listen to how the song sounds with different styles. Song start it again by the right hand, and MELODY L is playing. The currently selected style name and number will be...to play as a song melody. The Style Select display will remain the same while only the styles change the melody voice. As you will sound. In order to change . Use the dial to hear the melody tracks you select different styles the song will appear. Songs are displayed here....
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...an item or value. 3 Start a function. 3 Start a function. 1 Select a basic function. Basic Operation Basic Operation Overall DGX-530/YPG-535 control is based on the keyboard. 64 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual Select an auto-accompaniment style. Rotate counterclockwise to select a basic function. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume. 1 Press a ... the dial to use for a lesson. Display (pages 66, 67) 2 Select an item or value. ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack.
...an item or value. 3 Start a function. 3 Start a function. 1 Select a basic function. Basic Operation Basic Operation Overall DGX-530/YPG-535 control is based on the keyboard. 64 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual Select an auto-accompaniment style. Rotate counterclockwise to select a basic function. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume. 1 Press a ... the dial to use for a lesson. Display (pages 66, 67) 2 Select an item or value. ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack.
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...playing the keyboard with a Variety of Effects Adding Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to sound each Harmony Type is automatically selected. 2 Press and hold the [HARMONY] button for longer than a second. You can be displayed. The currently selected ... effect and operation of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 26). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) 68 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual Hold down two keys. • Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo) • Harmony type 20 to select a harmony type.
...playing the keyboard with a Variety of Effects Adding Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to sound each Harmony Type is automatically selected. 2 Press and hold the [HARMONY] button for longer than a second. You can be displayed. The currently selected ... effect and operation of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 26). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) 68 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual Hold down two keys. • Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo) • Harmony type 20 to select a harmony type.