Owner's Manual
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... save your important data onto two floppy disks. Yamaha cannot be different from the AC outlet. Always turn the power off when the instrument is lost . When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the DGX-500. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. Save important...Gems - Backing up your instrument. • Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Any violation of data. All other trademarks are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure...
... save your important data onto two floppy disks. Yamaha cannot be different from the AC outlet. Always turn the power off when the instrument is lost . When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the DGX-500. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. Save important...Gems - Backing up your instrument. • Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Any violation of data. All other trademarks are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... a sophisticated yet easy-to-use song data with your own original User Songs or load the Style Files. The DGX-500/300 is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is affixed to the MIDI standard...easy and fun to five of your playing strength - and your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! I Powerful Speaker System The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with individual drum and percussion sounds on each with Intro, Main A and B, and Ending ...
... a sophisticated yet easy-to-use song data with your own original User Songs or load the Style Files. The DGX-500/300 is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is affixed to the MIDI standard...easy and fun to five of your playing strength - and your purchase of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! I Powerful Speaker System The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the DGX-500/300 with individual drum and percussion sounds on each with Intro, Main A and B, and Ending ...
Owner's Manual
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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 - Waiting 70 • Lesson 3 - Both Hands 71 • Grade 72 Disk Operations...
... 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 - Waiting 70 • Lesson 3 - Both Hands 71 • Grade 72 Disk Operations...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 used for adjusting certain settings and answering certain display prompts. !8 [ACMP] / [A-B REPEAT... u Overall (left, right) buttons These two buttons on either side of the LCD let you call up various functions, settings, and operations of the DGX-500/300.
... 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 used for adjusting certain settings and answering certain display prompts. !8 [ACMP] / [A-B REPEAT... u Overall (left, right) buttons These two buttons on either side of the LCD let you call up various functions, settings, and operations of the DGX-500/300.
Owner's Manual
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... adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to properly turn the power off and replace the batteries, as shown in the illustration, making sure that it , in a loss of batteries (e.g. I Using Batteries For battery operation the DGX-500/300 requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P... (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are properly aligned. w e • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other problems may occur. e Plug...
... adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to properly turn the power off and replace the batteries, as shown in the illustration, making sure that it , in a loss of batteries (e.g. I Using Batteries For battery operation the DGX-500/300 requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P... (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are properly aligned. w e • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other problems may occur. e Plug...
Owner's Manual
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... any exter- The footswitch functions the same way as you to interface the DGX-500/300 with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an acoustic piano - When the instrument is not in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the external devices at the... minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. I Using the MIDI Terminals The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you ...
... any exter- The footswitch functions the same way as you to interface the DGX-500/300 with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an acoustic piano - When the instrument is not in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the external devices at the... minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. I Using the MIDI Terminals The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you ...
Owner's Manual
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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 ? See page 22. See page 22. 12 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. x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more ?
z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. 001 Live!Gnd Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. Want to find out more ? See page 22. See page 22. 12 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. x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more ?
Owner's Manual
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... 008 Galaxy EP 009 Funky Electric Piano 010 DX Modern Elec. Want to find out more? Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of 619 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. See page 24. Piano 116 Acoustic Bass/Vibraphone 117 Fretless Bass/Brass Section 118 Analogon...
... 008 Galaxy EP 009 Funky Electric Piano 010 DX Modern Elec. Want to find out more? Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The DGX-500/300 has a huge total of 619 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. See page 24. Piano 116 Acoustic Bass/Vibraphone 117 Fretless Bass/Brass Section 118 Analogon...
Owner's Manual
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.... To restore the Demo capabilities, simply turn on again. 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 individually select and play back the... the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. See page 57. 14 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 find out more? x Stop the Demo song. You can also try out the...
.... To restore the Demo capabilities, simply turn on again. 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 individually select and play back the... the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. See page 57. 14 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 find out more? x Stop the Demo song. You can also try out the...
Owner's Manual
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... the included Song Book. 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 included Song Book. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... page. Want to the Music Database List on page 99. 002 Croco RK v Stop the style. and the DGX500/300 makes all the right settings for you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing in a certain genre but don't know what settings to make, simply select the genre from the Music...
... page. Want to the Music Database List on page 99. 002 Croco RK v Stop the style. and the DGX500/300 makes all the right settings for you instantly reconfigure the DGX-500/300 for playing in a certain genre but don't know what settings to make, simply select the genre from the Music...
Owner's Manual
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... function, press the [DICTIONARY] button again c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, G). B4) Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - See page 50. 17 B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - B2) Keys for entering the chord type (C3 - The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly. Chord area x Specify...
... function, press the [DICTIONARY] button again c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, G). B4) Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - See page 50. 17 B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - B2) Keys for entering the chord type (C3 - The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly. Chord area x Specify...
Owner's Manual
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... part yourself. to work on the left, press the [L] button. The practice steps below apply to master these songs. Waiting In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for use with one part muted - z Select one the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until song name is the same as "Minus One," except in...
... part yourself. to work on the left, press the [L] button. The practice steps below apply to master these songs. Waiting In this lesson step, the DGX-500/300 waits for use with one part muted - z Select one the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until song name is the same as "Minus One," except in...
Owner's Manual
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...hands are assigned, depending on the timing of the song to find out more ? x Use the numeric keypad to find out more ? The DGX-500/300 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good!," and "Excellent!." tells you how well you to find ...master them at normal speed. r3 MinusOne Want to "tap" a new tempo in time with the rhythm. See page 70. Lr4 BothHand • The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that the parts for you to play on the keyboard is muted, and you practice the missing parts in...
...hands are assigned, depending on the timing of the song to find out more ? x Use the numeric keypad to find out more ? The DGX-500/300 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good!," and "Excellent!." tells you how well you to find ...master them at normal speed. r3 MinusOne Want to "tap" a new tempo in time with the rhythm. See page 70. Lr4 BothHand • The DGX-500/300 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that the parts for you to play on the keyboard is muted, and you practice the missing parts in...
Owner's Manual
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...value is indicated by a dark bar that shows all important settings for the instrument. e Indicators These indicate the operating condition of the DGX-500/300. Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. w Overall indicator The Overall buttons (.... 20 Using the numeric keypad selects song numbers. 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...
...value is indicated by a dark bar that shows all important settings for the instrument. e Indicators These indicate the operating condition of the DGX-500/300. Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback. w Overall indicator The Overall buttons (.... 20 Using the numeric keypad selects song numbers. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...In the song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 63.) o Notation / !0 Keyboard These two portions of the DGX-500/300 control panel. 21 When a song is being played back, they show the current measure during playback of a song or style. When you play the keyboard...indicator This appears when the battery power is raised or lowered, one large, three small) flash in sequence and in the display. C7 (DGX-500) and E0 - When a disk song is playing and the track octave setting is too low to space limitations in the display. Music Rest ...
...In the song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 63.) o Notation / !0 Keyboard These two portions of the DGX-500/300 control panel. 21 When a song is being played back, they show the current measure during playback of a song or style. When you play the keyboard...indicator This appears when the battery power is raised or lowered, one large, three small) flash in sequence and in the display. C7 (DGX-500) and E0 - When a disk song is playing and the track octave setting is too low to space limitations in the display. Music Rest ...
Owner's Manual
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... 02 03 04 : 15 0 Time signature 1/4 - The volume range is selected 2 Change the value. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Press the left Overall button until "TIME SIG" appears in the display. Hold down the [METRONOME] button (until "MTR VOL" appears in the display...
... 02 03 04 : 15 0 Time signature 1/4 - The volume range is selected 2 Change the value. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Press the left Overall button until "TIME SIG" appears in the display. Hold down the [METRONOME] button (until "MTR VOL" appears in the display...
Owner's Manual
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... a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE] button. These include 480 XG voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits. The DGX-500/300 also has a Dual Voice function that lets you play various drum and percussion sounds from separate area of available voices, see page 91. ...Kit Voice list on the panel 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. The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices - #123 - #134 - for convenience. These include Reverb and Harmony, as well...
... a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE] button. These include 480 XG voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits. The DGX-500/300 also has a Dual Voice function that lets you play various drum and percussion sounds from separate area of available voices, see page 91. ...Kit Voice list on the panel 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. The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices - #123 - #134 - for convenience. These include Reverb and Harmony, as well...
Owner's Manual
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... without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Restoring the Default 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). Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can be adjusted over a range of ±...
... without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Restoring the Default 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). Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can be adjusted over a range of ±...
Owner's Manual
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... of the voices in real time, as you change the pitch of 1 semitone or half-step in either direction. Playing Voices Pitch Bend Range The DGX-500/300 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that pitch is selected 2 Set the Pitch Bend Range value.
... of the voices in real time, as you change the pitch of 1 semitone or half-step in either direction. Playing Voices Pitch Bend Range The DGX-500/300 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that pitch is selected 2 Set the Pitch Bend Range value.