Yamaha DGX-305, DGX-505 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause and Solution

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Troubleshooting

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause and Solution

The style or song does not play back when the [START/

Is External Clock set to ON? Make sure External Clock is set to OFF; refer to

STOP] button is pressed.

“External Clock” on page 80.

 

 

 

Make sure that the Style Volume (page 71) is set to an appropriate level.

 

 

The style does not sound properly.

Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the cords you are playing? Set

the split point at an appropriate key (page 59).

 

Is the “ACMP” indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing press the

 

[ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show.

 

 

No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/

This is not a malfunction. Style number 112 and style numbers 124 – 135

(Pianist) have no rhythm parts, so no rhythm will play. The other parts will

STOP] button is pressed after selecting style number

begin playing when you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the key-

112 or a style between 124 and 135 (Pianist).

board if style playback is turned on.

 

 

 

 

The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If the Dual voice

Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems

or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the same

to be cut off.

time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompani-

 

ment or song.

 

 

The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the oppo-

The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. Make sure that the footswitch plug is

site effect. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off

properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.

the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds.

 

 

 

 

This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings

The sound of the voice changes from note to note.

(samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual

 

sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note.

 

 

The Demo display is shown in Japanese, and/or there

Make sure the Language setting in the FUNCTION display is set to English.

are Japanese characters in the display messages.

(See page 22)

 

 

The FILE CONTROL display can’t be selected, even

The FUNCTION display Media Select item might be set to Flash Memory.

Media Select must be set to SmartMedia in order to use SmartMedia mem-

though a SmartMedia card is inserted in the card slot.

ory.

 

 

 

The appropriate display does not appear when the

Is another display showing? Try pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the

[SONG], [EASY SONG ARRANGER], [STYLE], or

MAIN display, and then pressing one of the mentioned buttons.

[VOICE] button is pressed.

 

 

 

The wrong notes sound when the keyboard is played.

Perhaps the performance assistant technology is turned on.

Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn it off.

 

 

 

The ACMP indicator does not appear when the [ACMP

Is the [STYLE] button lit? Always press the [STYLE] button first when you are

ON/OFF] button is pressed.

going to use any style-related function.

 

 

The song number (036 –) of an external song file trans-

Perhaps Media Select is set to Flash Memory. Make sure that Media Select is

ferred to SmartMedia memory from a computer does

set to SmartMedia (page 67).

not appear.

 

 

 

The song number (036 –) of an external song file trans-

Perhaps Media Select is set to SmartMedia. Make sure that Media Select is

ferred to flash memory from a computer does not

set to Flash Memory (page 67).

appear.

 

 

 

 

The harmony effects (01 – 26) behave differently according to their type.

 

Types 01 – 05 function when style playback is on, chords are played in the

There is no harmony sound.

accompaniment range of the keyboard, and a melody is played in the right-

 

hand range. Types 06 – 26 will function whether style playback is on or off. For

 

types 06 = 12 you need to play two notes at the same time.

 

 

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Contents Page Disposal Notice Battery NoticeModel Serial No Purchase Date Lead-in to co-axial type cable Entsorgung leerer Batterien nur innerhalb DeutschlandsPrecautions Backing up the SmartMedia Saving and backing up your dataPanel logos Copyright NoticeGM System Level XGliteAbout the Supplied CD-ROM Supplied AccessoriesAll you need is one finger Special features of the DGX-505/305Contents Power Requirements Setting UpPA-5D or AC outletSetting Up Connecting to a computer USB terminal Insert the music rest Music RestSong Category List Panel Controls and TerminalsStyle Category List 0LESSON Repeat & Learn button 1PERFORMANCE Assistant button@9MAIN/AUTO Fill / f button Panel Controls and TerminalsDisplay Voice Category List Press the Song button Chord Type Play With Both HandsSelect a song Press the Performance Assistant buttonEasy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide Indicator flashes in response to the song chord dataPress the START/STOP button Play on the keyboardQuick Guide The Easy Way To Play Piano Melody Type Play With One FingerPress the + button Sounds like a melodyYou Want To Play With the Correct Rhythm Displaying the ScoreYou Want To Play Jazzy Ad-lib Lines Playing With a Jazz FeelExternal Songs and the performance assistant technology Secret Of the performance assistant technologySong PlaybackPlay the Demo Song Change the Song TempoPress the Demo button Try playing the keyboardPress and hold the Function button for longer than a second Select a display languagePress Exit to return to the Main display Language item Currently selected languagePress the Voice button Select and Play a Voice MainSelect the voice you want to play Play the keyboardPress the Dual button Play Two Voices Simultaneously DualPress and hold the Voice button for longer than a second Press the Voice button againPress the Split button Play Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands SplitTry Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide Select the desired split voice Press the Voice button twice morePitch Bend Play the Grand Piano VoiceTouch Response Press the Portable Grand buttonSound Effect Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Drum Kit Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 onPress the Style button Play Along With Auto Accompaniment StyleSelect a style Press the START/STOP button againPress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button Quick Guide Styles Auto AccompanimentPress the Sync Start button Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompaniStyles Auto Accompaniment Quick Guide HarmonyPlay along with the style Press the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button to endSelect a harmony type Press and hold the Harmony button for longer than a secondPress the Exit button Perform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 onImmediate Start Variety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style PlaybackTap Start Stop and Enter Synchro Start ModeFollowing three methods can be used to stop style playback Immediate StopListen to the song Select and Listen To a SongRotate the dial to select the song you want to listen to Song displayed here can be playedTypes Of Songs Preset Song CategoriesFollow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on Using Songs Quick GuideDisplaying the Song Score Press the Score button and a single-staff score will appearDisplay the Lyrics Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics DisplayPress the Lyrics button Number NameLesson 1 Waiting Lesson procedure is as followsSelect a song for your lesson Select the part you want to practicePress the Lesson Mode button to select Lesson Use the Lesson Mode button to select LessonQuick Guide Select a Song For a Lesson Shifting the keyboard left or rightSelect a Song For a Lesson Quick Guide Press the Lesson Mode button twice to start LessonSelect the song and part you want to practice steps 1 Play while following the score markerPress the Lesson Repeat & Learn button during a lesson Press the Lesson Mode button three times to start LessonPractice Makes Perfect Repeat and Learn Press the Easy Song Arranger button Using the Easy Song ArrangerPress the Voice button three times Quick Guide Change a Song’s StyleSelect a voice DisplaySpecify tracks and record Track ConfigurationMelody Chords Quick Guide Record Your Own Performance Recording ProcedureSelect the tracks you want to record to and confirm your Selection on the displayWhen the recording is done … Recording will start when you play on the keyboardRecord Your Own Performance Quick Guide Stop recording by pressing the START/STOP or RECTrack Clear Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song Song Clear Deleting User SongsInitialization Backup and InitializationBackup Display pages 52 Basic Operation and DisplaysBasic Operation Basic Operation and Displays Display Names DisplaysMain Display Function DisplayStyle Auto-accompaniment Status Main Display ItemsFunction ON/Off Icons Song Track StatusAdjusting the Reverb Send Level Handy Performance FeaturesAdding Reverb Use the dial to select a reverb typeAdjusting the Chorus Send Level Handy Performance Features ReferenceAdding Chorus Use the dial to select a chorus typeMetronome Reference Handy Performance FeaturesPress the Metronome button to start the metronome Hold for longer than a secondTouch Response Sensitivity One Touch SettingPress the Touch button to turn touch response on Select voice number 000 steps 1 2 onPanel Sustain Adjusting the Voice ParametersAdjusting the Harmony Volume Style Auto-accompaniment Functions Setting the Split PointPlay Only the Style Rhythm Press the Style button or the Easy Song Arranger buttonPlay a Style With Chords but No Rhythm Stop Accompaniment Adjusting the Style VolumeAbout Style Number Reference Style Auto-accompaniment FunctionsStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Reference Playing Auto-accompaniment ChordsThere are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords Easy Chords Standard ChordsChord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Chord C Display All chords in the chart are C-root chordsLooking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary Reading Chord Names Chord BasicsRepeat Song VolumeMuting Independent Song Parts Play the song page 35 and pressSmall Pitch Changes Tuning Reference Song SettingsChange the Key Of a Song Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and PauseMedia Select Song Settings ReferenceChange the Melody Voice Bank number Memorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsSaving Settings to the Registration Memory Recalling a Registration Memory Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings ReferenceLocating and Editing the Function Settings Function settingsFunction Display List Function settings ReferenceCategory Setting Item title Range/Settings Description Reference Function settings Inserting a SmartMedia Card Using SmartMedia MemoryCheck that the file control icon appears in the Main display Can be selected/playedReference Using SmartMedia Memory Change the Media Select Setting to SmartMediaFormatting SmartMedia Cards Display prompts you for confirmationDefault file name will automatically be created Using SmartMedia Memory ReferenceSaving Data Cursor left Delete Dial Character Selects Cursor rightPress the File Control button Convert a User Song to SMF Format and SaveSelect the source user song Press the Execute buttonSelect the file you want to load Loading Saved User data filesDeleting Data From a SmartMedia Card Easy Song Arranger settings saved to SmartMedia Save Your Easy Song Arranger Settings To SmartMediaPlaying Songs Saved To SmartMedia Select the file you want to deleteWhat Is MIDI? Connecting To a ComputerChannel Messages System MessagesReference Connecting To a Computer Midi SettingsUSB Precautions USB ConnectionConnecting To a Computer Reference Midi PC Mode Settings For Computer ConnectionPC Mode = OFF #-1Transferring Song Files From a Computer See page 82 for the procedureStyle Files Close the window to end the Musicsoft DownloaderTo Use transferred Songs For Lessons or Score Display … Click the memory mediumCD-ROM Contents Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Software InstallationInstall the software System RequirementsInstalling the driver on Windows Reference Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideClick Next Restart the computerAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution TroubleshootingCannot suspend or resume the computer cor- rectly Playback response is delayedHow can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98 LCD Message Comment MessagesMessages Attach the stand bases Keyboard Stand Assembly DGX-505 OnlyAssembly Parts DGX-505 only Install the keyboard to the stand Keyboard Stand Assembly DGX-505 OnlyPost-assembly checklist Attach the back boardSpecifications Panel Voice List Voice ListXGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List Voice ListString Voice number with an asterisk * is XGlite optional voice Midi Drum Kit ListDrum Kit List Style No Style Name Style ListMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Preset SongsSong List Harmony Types Effect Type ListReverb Types Chorus TypesYamaha Midi Implementation Chart03Flanger1 Midi Data Format02Chorus2 Panel controls and terminals IndexMusicsoft Downloader 82, 84 Sibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english
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