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...Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in which it has license to use others' copyrights. Yamaha cannot be different from the wall AC outlet. G COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in the U.S. ...drop paper, metallic, or other countries. • Windows is turned off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the DGX-500. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this might discolor...
...Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in which it has license to use others' copyrights. Yamaha cannot be different from the wall AC outlet. G COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in the U.S. ...drop paper, metallic, or other countries. • Windows is turned off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the DGX-500. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this might discolor...
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... System The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with the following features and functions: I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. The GM mark is also compatible...;c type of music. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! a special set of control parameters and effects. I MUSIC DATABASE page 53 The DGX-500/300 has an advanced, easy-to play chords. • Instant Portable Grand function, for...
... System The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with the following features and functions: I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. The GM mark is also compatible...;c type of music. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! a special set of control parameters and effects. I MUSIC DATABASE page 53 The DGX-500/300 has an advanced, easy-to play chords. • Instant Portable Grand function, for...
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... 90 Voice List 91 Style List 98 Music Database List 99 Drum Kit List 100 MIDI Implementation Chart 102 Effect map 104 Keyboard Stand Assembly (DGX-500 only 105 Specifications 108 Index 109 7 Formatting an Unformatted Disk ......... 81 • Utility - Multi Fingering 47 • Setting the Split Point 49 • Dictionary 50...
... 90 Voice List 91 Style List 98 Music Database List 99 Drum Kit List 100 MIDI Implementation Chart 102 Effect map 104 Keyboard Stand Assembly (DGX-500 only 105 Specifications 108 Index 109 7 Formatting an Unformatted Disk ......... 81 • Utility - Multi Fingering 47 • Setting the Split Point 49 • Dictionary 50...
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.... Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel q ert y u i o !0 !1 w !2 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 001 Live!Gnd 001 u !3 !4 !5 !6 @5 @6 !7 @8 @7 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the DGX-500/ 300, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 20.) i [DEMO] button This is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off . In the Song...
.... Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel q ert y u i o !0 !1 w !2 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 001 Live!Gnd 001 u !3 !4 !5 !6 @5 @6 !7 @8 @7 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the DGX-500/ 300, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 20.) i [DEMO] button This is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off . In the Song...
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...adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument. Make sure to power your DGX-500/300 for a long time, remove the batteries from it locks firmly ...in place. • When the batteries run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use different kinds of batteries (e.g. The use for playing...
...adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument. Make sure to power your DGX-500/300 for a long time, remove the batteries from it locks firmly ...in place. • When the batteries run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use different kinds of batteries (e.g. The use for playing...
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...not in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the Stereo System DGX-500/300. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on . I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DGX-500/300 is equipped with a built-in...installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in reversed footswitch operation. nal devices are not using the DGX-500/300 for a long time, make sure the DGX-500/300 and any exter- I Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the desired ...
...not in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the Stereo System DGX-500/300. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on . I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DGX-500/300 is equipped with a built-in...installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in reversed footswitch operation. nal devices are not using the DGX-500/300 for a long time, make sure the DGX-500/300 and any exter- I Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the desired ...
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z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. 001 Live!Gnd Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. Want to find out more ? Quick Guide Step 1 Voices 001 Live!Gnd 001 zz q w Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire DGX-500/300 for piano play. See page 22. Want to find out more ? x Play the keyboard. See page 22. 12
z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. 001 Live!Gnd Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. Want to find out more ? Quick Guide Step 1 Voices 001 Live!Gnd 001 zz q w Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire DGX-500/300 for piano play. See page 22. Want to find out more ? x Play the keyboard. See page 22. 12
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... Bandoneon 030 Harmonica GUITAR 031 Classical Guitar 032 Folk Guitar 033 12Strings Guitar 034 Jazz Guitar No. Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of the total available voices. Let's try a few of them out now... G Panel Voice List No. No. Voice Name 070 Baritone Sax...
... Bandoneon 030 Harmonica GUITAR 031 Classical Guitar 032 Folk Guitar 033 12Strings Guitar 034 Jazz Guitar No. Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of the total available voices. Let's try a few of them out now... G Panel Voice List No. No. Voice Name 070 Baritone Sax...
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...also play back songs of other categories. z Press the [SONG] button. 004 B Bailey x Select a song. 005 IrishEye • The DGX-500/300 also has a Demo Cancel function that have been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the desired song during playback. You ... song Naturally, you to disable Demo playback. Playing the Demo songs Let's play back the DGX-500/300's songs (001 - 205). Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx z 001 Live!Gnd 001 xw q xce Playing the Songs The DGX-500/300 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including three Demo songs that allows you can ...
...also play back songs of other categories. z Press the [SONG] button. 004 B Bailey x Select a song. 005 IrishEye • The DGX-500/300 also has a Demo Cancel function that have been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the desired song during playback. You ... song Naturally, you to disable Demo playback. Playing the Demo songs Let's play back the DGX-500/300's songs (001 - 205). Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx z 001 Live!Gnd 001 xw q xce Playing the Songs The DGX-500/300 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including three Demo songs that allows you can ...
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... the [START/ STOP] button. G Song List No. Song Name DEMO 001 The Look Of Love (DGX-500) Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-300) 002 Just The Way You Are 003 Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-500) The Look Of Love (DGX-300) FAVORITES 004 Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home) 005 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 060...
... the [START/ STOP] button. G Song List No. Song Name DEMO 001 The Look Of Love (DGX-500) Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-300) 002 Just The Way You Are 003 Ribbon In The Sky (DGX-500) The Look Of Love (DGX-300) FAVORITES 004 Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home) 005 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 060...
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... in the Dictionary" on page 99. 002 Croco RK v Stop the style. The style starts as soon as you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing in a certain genre but don't know what settings to the Music Database List on the next page. Refer to make, simply select ... button. 001 AlvFevr c Play a chord with your left hand. If you ! • For more infomation on chords, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - and the DGX500/300 makes all the right settings for you want to perform in different music styles. Quick Guide Step 3 Music Database 001 Live!Gnd 001 v zb z x Music...
... in the Dictionary" on page 99. 002 Croco RK v Stop the style. The style starts as soon as you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing in a certain genre but don't know what settings to the Music Database List on the next page. Refer to make, simply select ... button. 001 AlvFevr c Play a chord with your left hand. If you ! • For more infomation on chords, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - and the DGX500/300 makes all the right settings for you want to perform in different music styles. Quick Guide Step 3 Music Database 001 Live!Gnd 001 v zb z x Music...
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... the notes of the chord (in this case, M7). Keys for entering the chord root (C5 - See page 50. 17 B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - B4) Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly. In the example below, we'll learn how to play chords...
... the notes of the chord (in this case, M7). Keys for entering the chord root (C5 - See page 50. 17 B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - B4) Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly. In the example below, we'll learn how to play chords...
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Waiting In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for use with one of the Lesson songs. and right-hand parts are specially designed for you to play the correct notes before continu- ...
Waiting In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for use with one of the Lesson songs. and right-hand parts are specially designed for you to play the correct notes before continu- ...
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... is muted, and you play the notes correctly before it continues. See page 70. Both Hands Lesson 4 is unimportant. r1 Timing Grade The DGX-500/300 has a built-in evaluation function that the parts for you practice the missing parts in real time. (See page 40.) Want to fi...nd out more ? z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. 120 TEMPO Want to find out more? Lr4 BothHand • The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in time with the rhythm. The accompaniment pauses...
... is muted, and you play the notes correctly before it continues. See page 70. Both Hands Lesson 4 is unimportant. r1 Timing Grade The DGX-500/300 has a built-in evaluation function that the parts for you practice the missing parts in real time. (See page 40.) Want to fi...nd out more ? z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. 120 TEMPO Want to find out more? Lr4 BothHand • The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in time with the rhythm. The accompaniment pauses...
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... the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. e Indicators These indicate the operating condition of the DGX-500/300. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. Panel Display Indications The DGX-500/300 features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on either ...side of the LCD) let you access the Function operations and settings of the DGX500/300 as other important operation messages. w...
... the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. e Indicators These indicate the operating condition of the DGX-500/300. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. Panel Display Indications The DGX-500/300 features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on either ...side of the LCD) let you access the Function operations and settings of the DGX500/300 as other important operation messages. w...
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...page 35.) !6 Dual indicator This appears when the Dual function is too low to space limitations in the accompaniment area of the display. G6 (DGX-300), an "OVER" indication flashes and Q or W appears in the notation section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are... arrow indicates the first beat of the display conveniently indicate notes. This is playing and the note data exceeds the range limit of the DGX-500/300 control panel. 21 u Track Octave indicator When a disk song is due to ensure proper operation. (See page 10.) • For a ...
...page 35.) !6 Dual indicator This appears when the Dual function is too low to space limitations in the accompaniment area of the display. G6 (DGX-300), an "OVER" indication flashes and Q or W appears in the notation section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are... arrow indicates the first beat of the display conveniently indicate notes. This is playing and the note data exceeds the range limit of the DGX-500/300 control panel. 21 u Track Octave indicator When a disk song is due to ensure proper operation. (See page 10.) • For a ...
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Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Numeric keypad 01 02 03 04 : 15 0 Time signature 1/4 - To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Hold down the [METRONOME] button (...
Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Numeric keypad 01 02 03 04 : 15 0 Time signature 1/4 - To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Hold down the [METRONOME] button (...
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...various instrument categories, and the names are automatically called up. for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. A special set of DJ voices (#615 - #619) provides dynamic, exciting voices for ...let you can play from the keyboard. (Refer to your right. that you play the two together across the keyboard. Playing Voices The DGX-500/300 features a total of the available voices is given on page 100.) When a voice is selected 2 Select the desired voice number. ...
...various instrument categories, and the names are automatically called up. for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. A special set of DJ voices (#615 - #619) provides dynamic, exciting voices for ...let you can play from the keyboard. (Refer to your right. that you play the two together across the keyboard. Playing Voices The DGX-500/300 features a total of the available voices is given on page 100.) When a voice is selected 2 Select the desired voice number. ...
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... Transpose Value If you've changed the Transpose setting, you to easily match the pitch of the DGX-500/300 to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). It also determines the pitch of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. This allows you can also adjust the tuning and change...
... Transpose Value If you've changed the Transpose setting, you to easily match the pitch of the DGX-500/300 to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). It also determines the pitch of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. This allows you can also adjust the tuning and change...
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... necessary, until "PB RANGE" appears in real time, as you change the pitch of ± one octave (12 semitones). Playing Voices Pitch Bend Range The DGX-500/300 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that pitch is raised or lowered when using the [PITCH BEND] wheel. Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set the...
... necessary, until "PB RANGE" appears in real time, as you change the pitch of ± one octave (12 semitones). Playing Voices Pitch Bend Range The DGX-500/300 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that pitch is raised or lowered when using the [PITCH BEND] wheel. Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set the...