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... installed correctly. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other than one described in your purchase. Make sure that the battery being charged. Dispose of products that is approximately five years. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter...
... installed correctly. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other than one described in your purchase. Make sure that the battery being charged. Dispose of products that is approximately five years. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter...
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... of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual It is Yamaha's original style file format which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is a serial interface for use others' copyrights. Words and Music by Jay Livingston and...
... of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual It is Yamaha's original style file format which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is a serial interface for use others' copyrights. Words and Music by Jay Livingston and...
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...Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 78 Adjusting the Style Volume 78 Chord Basics 79 Style File 81 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 81 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 82 Song Settings 83 Song Volume 83 A-B Repeat 83 Muting Independent Song Parts 84 Change the Melody Voice 84 Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings 85 Saving to the Registration Memory 85 Recalling a Registration Memory 86 The Functions 87 Selecting and Setting Functions 87 Using USB Flash Memory 90 USB Flash Memory 90 Connecting a USB Flash Memory 91 Formatting USB Flash Memory...
...Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 78 Adjusting the Style Volume 78 Chord Basics 79 Style File 81 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 81 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 82 Song Settings 83 Song Volume 83 A-B Repeat 83 Muting Independent Song Parts 84 Change the Melody Voice 84 Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings 85 Saving to the Registration Memory 85 Recalling a Registration Memory 86 The Functions 87 Selecting and Setting Functions 87 Using USB Flash Memory 90 USB Flash Memory 90 Connecting a USB Flash Memory 91 Formatting USB Flash Memory...
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...-625/525 Owner's Manual 21 Hold for longer than a second to select the function "Time Signature-Numerator". All beats will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be changed while a style or song is from 0 through 60. Select 5 for this example. Select 8 for this example. 3 Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the beat length function "Time...
...-625/525 Owner's Manual 21 Hold for longer than a second to select the function "Time Signature-Numerator". All beats will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be changed while a style or song is from 0 through 60. Select 5 for this example. Select 8 for this example. 3 Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the beat length function "Time...
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... be used to store user songs and external song files transferred from storage to the external song file flash memory area, and vice versa. 32 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual Song Computer Song Transfer (page 102) USB flash memory Song Connect (page 97) Flash Memory (036-) USB Song Song SMF conversion Save Play NOTE • User songs cannot produce score display as SMF format to the instrument. The chart below shows the basic processes flow for instructions...
... be used to store user songs and external song files transferred from storage to the external song file flash memory area, and vice versa. 32 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual Song Computer Song Transfer (page 102) USB flash memory Song Connect (page 97) Flash Memory (036-) USB Song Song SMF conversion Save Play NOTE • User songs cannot produce score display as SMF format to the instrument. The chart below shows the basic processes flow for instructions...
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... [SCORE] button. The Easy Way to Play Piano Make Use of the Score in the score during playback. The melody score will only work with the correct rhythm, use the Chord type or any combination type that includes the Chord type. Songs downloaded from the Internet can use the onscreen score feature. Displaying the Score. See page 103 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to 4 on the display when you...
... [SCORE] button. The Easy Way to Play Piano Make Use of the Score in the score during playback. The melody score will only work with the correct rhythm, use the Chord type or any combination type that includes the Chord type. Songs downloaded from the Internet can use the onscreen score feature. Displaying the Score. See page 103 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to 4 on the display when you...
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... is played. The currently selected song name and number will appear on page 118. Press the [SONG] button and use the dial to arrange. 54 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual The currently selected song number and name are displayed here. This means that include chord data. Q e uick Guid Change a Song's Style In addition to each song's default style, you can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change , changing the...
... is played. The currently selected song name and number will appear on page 118. Press the [SONG] button and use the dial to arrange. 54 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual The currently selected song number and name are displayed here. This means that include chord data. Q e uick Guid Change a Song's Style In addition to each song's default style, you can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change , changing the...
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... the accompaniment range of the keyboard. In order to hear the melody tracks you have stopped the song, start it again by playing in this instrument "melody" parts are different, the time signature of the song will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to how the song sounds with different styles. NOTE • The Difference Between MELODY R and MELODY L ... DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual 55...
... the accompaniment range of the keyboard. In order to hear the melody tracks you have stopped the song, start it again by playing in this instrument "melody" parts are different, the time signature of the song will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to how the song sounds with different styles. NOTE • The Difference Between MELODY R and MELODY L ... DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual 55...
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... be converted to SMF (Standard MID File) format files and saved to USB flash memory (page 94) and used with score display. Up to approximately 5,500 chord changes can be played with score display. Once your own performance, first use the SONG MEMORY [1]-[5] and [A] buttons to specify the track(s) you record only to the style track. • User songs cannot display a score as is played back. • Track [1]-Will play back as the...
... be converted to SMF (Standard MID File) format files and saved to USB flash memory (page 94) and used with score display. Up to approximately 5,500 chord changes can be played with score display. Once your own performance, first use the SONG MEMORY [1]-[5] and [A] buttons to specify the track(s) you record only to the style track. • User songs cannot display a score as is played back. • Track [1]-Will play back as the...
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... of functions. * Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on . Appears when the synchro-stop function is engaged. The track(s) selected for recording are displayed. Basic Operation MAIN Display Items The MAIN display shows all of the instrument for optimum display legibility. Song Track Status (pages 56, 84) Function ON/Off Icons Dual Appears when the Dual Voice is pressed to the main voice. Measure Number Chord Display Style (Auto-accompaniment) Status (page 24) Registration Memory Status (page...
... of functions. * Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on . Appears when the synchro-stop function is engaged. The track(s) selected for recording are displayed. Basic Operation MAIN Display Items The MAIN display shows all of the instrument for optimum display legibility. Song Track Status (pages 56, 84) Function ON/Off Icons Dual Appears when the Dual Voice is pressed to the main voice. Measure Number Chord Display Style (Auto-accompaniment) Status (page 24) Registration Memory Status (page...
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... -100 and +100 3 Use the dial to select the Tuning item. Tuning item Can be set between -12 and +12 3 Use the dial to select the Transpose item. NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed . DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual 73 f r f r 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to set between -100 and +100 as required. NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed .
... -100 and +100 3 Use the dial to select the Tuning item. Tuning item Can be set between -12 and +12 3 Use the dial to select the Transpose item. NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed . DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual 73 f r f r 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to set between -100 and +100 as required. NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed .
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... [VOICE] button alternates between VOICE SELECT MELODY R and MELODY L. Hold for longer than the ones you prefer. track contains data and is not muted. NOTE • You cannot change a song's melody voice to mute or un-mute the corresponding tracks. Use the SONG MEMORY [1]-[5] and [A] buttons to any other than a second 84 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual Song Settings Muting Independent Song Parts Each "track" of a song plays a different part of a user song. no data.
... [VOICE] button alternates between VOICE SELECT MELODY R and MELODY L. Hold for longer than the ones you prefer. track contains data and is not muted. NOTE • You cannot change a song's melody voice to mute or un-mute the corresponding tracks. Use the SONG MEMORY [1]-[5] and [A] buttons to any other than a second 84 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual Song Settings Muting Independent Song Parts Each "track" of a song plays a different part of a user song. no data.
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... Registration Memory 1 Set the panel controls as the backup file. Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to select a bank number from 1 to the registra- NOTE • If you select a Registration Memory number that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they're needed. tion memory, otherwise the data may be saved to 16 complete setups can be memorized. select a voice, accompaniment style, etc. 2 Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. Up to the registration memory...
... Registration Memory 1 Set the panel controls as the backup file. Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to select a bank number from 1 to the registra- NOTE • If you select a Registration Memory number that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they're needed. tion memory, otherwise the data may be saved to 16 complete setups can be memorized. select a voice, accompaniment style, etc. 2 Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. Up to the registration memory...
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... Chord Fingering • Voice settings Main Voice setting (Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level), Dual Voice settings (Dual ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level), Split Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level) • Effect settings Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain ON/OFF • Harmony settings Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Other settings Transpose, Pitch Bend Range * Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when using the Song features...
... Chord Fingering • Voice settings Main Voice setting (Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level), Dual Voice settings (Dual ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level), Split Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level) • Effect settings Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain ON/OFF • Harmony settings Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Other settings Transpose, Pitch Bend Range * Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when using the Song features...
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... Harmony effect. Any notes or rests shorter than this is Initial Send, which is on page 133) Determines the volume of the panel settings to the internal clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON). (page 100) Determines whether keyboard performance data of the Metronome. Determines the guide track number for songs in English. The Functions Category HARMONY PAT PC Function Item Harmony Type Harmony Volume P.A.T. Determines whether the instrument's keyboard controls the internal tone...
... Harmony effect. Any notes or rests shorter than this is Initial Send, which is on page 133) Determines the volume of the panel settings to the internal clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON). (page 100) Determines whether keyboard performance data of the Metronome. Determines the guide track number for songs in English. The Functions Category HARMONY PAT PC Function Item Harmony Type Harmony Volume P.A.T. Determines whether the instrument's keyboard controls the internal tone...
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Furthermore, user songs saved to USB flash memory in MIDI file format can also be used with the performance assistant technology (page 35) and Lesson (page 47) features described in the Quick Guide. Before purchasing USB storage devices, please consult your data (write-protect switch) Some USB flash memory devices are equipped with a write-protect switch. USB flash memory can also be used to transfer song data downloaded from the...
Furthermore, user songs saved to USB flash memory in MIDI file format can also be used with the performance assistant technology (page 35) and Lesson (page 47) features described in the Quick Guide. Before purchasing USB storage devices, please consult your data (write-protect switch) Some USB flash memory devices are equipped with a write-protect switch. USB flash memory can also be used to transfer song data downloaded from the...
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... want to set the guide track. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the R-Part or L-Part item. 4 Use the dial to select the channel you want to equipment malfunction or improper operation. NOTE • Preset Song data cannot be transferred to Flash memory using the Musicsoft Downloader application, refer to start playback. Keep this in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. This is turned on the computer. Style files...
... want to set the guide track. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the R-Part or L-Part item. 4 Use the dial to select the channel you want to equipment malfunction or improper operation. NOTE • Preset Song data cannot be transferred to Flash memory using the Musicsoft Downloader application, refer to start playback. Keep this in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. This is turned on the computer. Style files...
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... and connecting the USB cable will not be downloaded from the following three files. 110 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual see page 108 • Windows XP users........ see an "!" If you to use the instrument functions again. or "x" mark, the USB controller is recognized cor- ment, and make the connection again. 5 Install the driver again. • Windows 98/Me users... Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide ■Troubleshooting The driver...
... and connecting the USB cable will not be downloaded from the following three files. 110 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner's Manual see page 108 • Windows XP users........ see an "!" If you to use the instrument functions again. or "x" mark, the USB controller is recognized cor- ment, and make the connection again. 5 Install the driver again. • Windows 98/Me users... Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide ■Troubleshooting The driver...
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... the Local Control on the rear panel. The instrument's keyboard, etc., will not produce any sound. hand area are Japanese characters in the FUNCTION display is set to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on /off , a popping This is normal and indicates that it sustains the sounds. Is External Clock set to ON? No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/STOP] button is showing. Not all of 32 notes. Make sure that the Style Volume...
... the Local Control on the rear panel. The instrument's keyboard, etc., will not produce any sound. hand area are Japanese characters in the FUNCTION display is set to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on /off , a popping This is normal and indicates that it sustains the sounds. Is External Clock set to ON? No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/STOP] button is showing. Not all of 32 notes. Make sure that the Style Volume...
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... Pitch Bend Wheel Voice • 127 panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite voices • Polyphony: 32 • DUAL • SPLIT Style • 150 Preset Styles + 1 User Style File • Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL • Fingering: Multi Finger, Full Keyboard • Style Volume Music Database • 267 Education Feature • Dictionary • Lesson 1-3, Repeat & Learn Registration Memory • 8 banks x 2 types Function • VOLUME: Style Volume, Song Volume • OVERALL: Tuning, Transpose...
... Pitch Bend Wheel Voice • 127 panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite voices • Polyphony: 32 • DUAL • SPLIT Style • 150 Preset Styles + 1 User Style File • Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL • Fingering: Multi Finger, Full Keyboard • Style Volume Music Database • 267 Education Feature • Dictionary • Lesson 1-3, Repeat & Learn Registration Memory • 8 banks x 2 types Function • VOLUME: Style Volume, Song Volume • OVERALL: Tuning, Transpose...