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The Metronome

The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Play and set the tempo that is most com- fortable for you.

Start the Metronome

Turn the metronome on and start it by pressing the [MET-

RONOME ON/OFF] button.

To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again.

MEASURE 1

Indicates the beat number in the measure

Adjusting the Metronome Tempo

1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the tempo set- ting.

Tempo

2 Use the dial to select a tempo from 11 to 280.

20 DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owner’s Manual

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Yamaha DGX-620 owner manual Start the Metronome, Adjusting the Metronome Tempo, Use the dial to select a tempo from 11 to

Contents

Page Battery Notice Disposal Notice FCC Information U.S.A Precautions Connections Copyright Notice Panel LogosGM System Level XGlite Accessories Special Features of the DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard DGX-620/YPG-625 Only Contents Setting Up Power Requirements Turning the Power On Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel @5CATEGORY f@6Number buttons MEMORY/BANK, 1, 2 buttons Select a display language Press the Exit button to return to the Main display Select and Play a Voice-MAIN Press the Voice buttonSelect the voice you want to play Play the keyboard Select the desired dual voice Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUALPress the Dual ON/OFF button Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-SPLIT Press the Split ON/OFF button Press the Portable Grand button Play the Grand Piano VoiceSelect the desired split voice Drum Kit Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Sound Effect Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Adjusting the Metronome Tempo Start the MetronomePress the TEMPO/TAP button to call up the tempo set- ting Use the dial to select a tempo from 11 to Metronome Adjusting the Metronome Volume Use the dial to set the metronome volume as required Select a Style Rhythm Press the Style buttonSelect a style Press the START/STOP button When automatic accompaniment is on Play Along with a StylePress the Style button and select the desired style Turn sync start on Play a left-hand chord to start the style Try this Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords Dance music with simple chords Chord boogie-woogie Bossa nova with jazz-style chords How to play Standard Chords Example for C chords Playing Auto-accompaniment ChordsTo play a major chord To play a minor chord Select a song Select and Listen to a SongPress the Song button Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause Listen to the song Song List Category Name Suggested Uses Types of Songs ComputerRecord Transfer USB ﬂash memory Connect Displaying the Song Score Press the Score button and a single-staff score will appear Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display Display the LyricsPress the Lyrics button Number Easy Way to Play Piano What is a Song? Chord Type-Play with Both HandsPress the P.A.T. ON/OFF button Select the Chord type Play on the keyboard Select the CHORD/FREE type Score for Nocturne is pro- vided on Melody Type-Play with One Finger Select the Melody type Sounds like a melody Select the CHORD/MELODY type Press the START/STOP button Play with the left and right hands At the same timing-type Right hands-type Make Use of the Score in the Melody Type Displaying the Score Change the Song Tempo Play the Demo SongPress the Demo button Try playing the keyboard Lesson 1-Waiting Select a song for your lessonPress Exit button to return to the Main display Lesson Flow Select the part you want to practice Start Lesson Stop the Lesson mode Shifting the keyboard left or right Lesson 2-Your Tempo Lesson 3-Minus One Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Press the Repeat & Learn button during a lesson Select a Music Database Press the START/STOP button to stop playback Press the Easy Song Arranger button Using the Easy Song ArrangerTry Out the Easy Song Arranger Select a voice part Select a voice you want to play as a song melody Track Configuration Recordable Data Record a Melody track Recording ProcedureRecord a Melody Track and the Accompaniment Track Together When the recording is done Stop recording by pressing the START/STOP or REC buttonTo Play Back a User Song To Record Other Tracks Song Clear-Deleting User Songs Press the + buttonPress the + button to clear the song Data that cannot be recorded Track Clear-Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song Press the + button to clear the track Backup and Initialization BackupBackup Parameters Initialization Basic Operation Basic Operation Use the dial to select an item or value To Return To the Main Display Press & Hold SymbolDisplays Song Track Status pages 56 Main Display ItemsTempo Repeat Press the Harmony ON/OFF button to turn Harmony feature on Play with a Variety of EffectsAdding Harmony Press and hold the Harmony button for longer than a second Use the dial to select a reverb type Adjusting the Reverb LevelAdding Reverb Use the dial to select a chorus type Adjusting the Chorus LevelAdding Chorus Panel Sustain Pitch Bend Handy Performance Features Tap StartTouch Response Sensitivity Press the Function button One Touch Setting Select voice number 000 steps 1 to 2 on Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound Use the dial to select the desired Master EQ setting Large Pitch Changes Transpose Small Pitch Changes TuningPitch Controls Style Auto-accompaniment Functions Pattern Variation Sections Press the Sync Start button to turn synchro start on Press the MAIN/AUTO Fill buttonPress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button Synchro Start Synchro Stop Setting the Split Point Split point 54 F#2 Split voice Main voice Adjusting the Style Volume Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm Stop Accompaniment Chord Basics All chords in the chart are C-root chords Chord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Chord C Display Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard Style File Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary Repeat Song VolumeUse the dial to set the song volume between 000 Change the Melody Voice Use the dial to select the voice Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Saving to the Registration Memory Settings That Can be Saved to the Registra- tion Memory Recalling a Registration Memory Selecting and Setting Functions Functions Function Setting List Category Function Item Range/Settings Description Chord PAT USB Flash Memory Using USB Flash MemoryTo protect your data write-protect switch Check that the ﬁle control icon is shown in the Main display Menu Reference Formatting USB Flash Memory Saving Data To Overwrite an Existing File What is SMF Standard Midi File? Convert a User Song to SMF Format and SaveSelect the source user song Press the Execute button Loading User Files and Style Files Deleting Data from a USB Flash Memory Playing Songs Saved to USB Flash Memory Connectors ConnectionsConnection to a USB Storage Device USB to Device terminal Backing up the instrument data to a com- puter Connecting a Personal Computer USB Precautions Range/Settings Description Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer Remote Control of Midi Devices PC2 Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument ⇒ refer to the procedure described onInitial Send Start window will appear automatically Transfer a Backup ﬁle from Instrument to a computer To Use transferred Songs For Lessons Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Important Notices about the CD-ROMData Types Operating System OS CD-ROM Contents Software Installation Uninstall Removing the SoftwareSystem Requirements Application/Data Click Next Restart the computer Music Notebook Applications Cannot suspend or resume the com- puter correctly Playback response is delayedHow can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98 Software License Agreement Troubleshooting For the Instrument Troubleshooting Messages LCD Message Comment Messages Keyboard Stand Assembly Attach the stand bases Install the keyboard to the stand Post-assembly checklistAttach the back board Put the keyboard on the stand Scores Hallelujah Chorus Scores Ave Maria Scores Nocturne op.9-2 Scores Voice Name Voice ListVoice Bank Select Voice List XG Strings XG Synth PAD Drum Kit List Midi Drum Kit List Style List Style No Style Name Music Database List MDB No Song Name Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM File Name Song Name Composer Effect Type List Harmony Type DescriptionReverb Type Description Chorus Type Description Midi Implementation Chart Yamaha Omni Poly Midi Data Format Effect map Speciﬁcations Keyboards Index Panel controls and terminals Index Limited Warranty North America WG29380