Yamaha DGX-620 2

The Easy Way to Play Piano

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

See page 44 for some hints on how to play melodies.

1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.

This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.

The indicator lights when the performance assistant technology feature

is on.

2Select the MELODY type.

Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second so

that the performance assistant technology type appears. Select the Mel-

ody type by using the dial.

3Select a song.

Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a

song by using the dial.

MELODY Type—Play with One Finger

Select Melody

Hold for longer than a second

• Using Songs (page 29)

NOTE

The song displayed here will

be played.

Contents

Main PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: NOTICE: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) OBSERVERA! COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Location Do not open * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Connections Maintenance Handling caution Saving data 6 GM System Level 1 Copyright Notice Panel Logos Accessories Special Features of the DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Performance assistant technology Page 35 Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 15 Play Along with Styles Page 24 Contents Setting Up 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 12 Quick Guide Changing the Display Language 14 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 15 Setting Up Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on. Power Requirements Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Turning the Power On Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Rear Panel Changing the Display Language 1 2 3 4 f r 1 2 3 Select and Play a VoiceMAIN 1 2 a second. 3 Play Two Voices SimultaneouslyDUAL 4 1 2 a second. Play Different Voices with the Left and Right HandsSPLIT 3 4 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Play the Grand Piano Voice Fun Sounds Sound Effects Drum Kits The Metronome 1 2 Start the Metronome Adjusting the Metronome Tempo 1 2 r 3 4 Page Playing Styles 1 2 Select a Style Rhythm 1 2 3 Play Along with a Style 4 5 6 with your right hand. when youre done. Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords Recommended Style 031 Euro Trance Dance music with simple chords Playing Styles 3-chord boogie-woogie Recommended Style 086 Bossa Nova Bossa nova with jazz-style chords Recommended Style 138 Piano Boogie Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords Split point (default: 54/F#2) Accompaniment range To play a major chord Press the root note of the chord. C C C C 1 2 Select and Listen to a Song 3 Song start! Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause Page 32 Play Types of Songs 1 2 4 appear. Displaying the Song Score 1 2 Display the Lyrics The Easy Way to Play Piano Refer to page 44 for more information on using performance assistant technology to help you play. Chord Chord/Free Melody 2 CHORD TypePlay with Both Hands Page 2 CHORD/FREE TypeApplying the Chord Type to the Left Hand Only Page 2 MELODY TypePlay with One Finger Page 2 CHORD/MELODYChord Type with the Left Hand, Melody with the Right Page Use the Performance Assistant to Play Like a Pro! Make Use of the Score in the Melody Type. Displaying the Score. Songs That Can Be Used With the performance assistant technology. External Songs and the performance assistant technology. 1 2 Change the Song Tempo Play the Demo Song Select a Song For a Lesson 1 2 3 4 Song playback will begin automatically when you select Lesson 1. 5 See How Youve Done 1 3 Lesson 2Your Tempo 1 3 Lesson 3Minus One Press the [REPEAT & LEARN] button during a lesson. Practice Makes PerfectRepeat and Learn Play Using the Music Database 1 2 4 3 Change a Songs Style 1 2 Try Out the Easy Song Arranger Using the Easy Song Arranger 3 4 5 6 7 Record Your Own Performance Recordable Data Track Configuration Melody Chords Specify track(s) and record Right-hand melody 1 the dial to select the user song number (031035) you want to record to. 2 selection on the display. Recording Procedure 3 4 button. 5 Record Your Own Performance 1 Hold for longer than a second DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owners Manual 59 This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). want to clear. 1 2 3 4 Track ClearDeleting a Specified Track from a User Song Backup and Initialization Backup Initialization 62 Basic Operation Overall DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 control is based on the following simple operations. 1 Basic Operation 1 2 3 2 Changing Values 3 r f The Displays Basic Operation Tempo Transpose MAIN Display Items A-B Repeat Measure Number Function ON/Off Icons Chord Display Style (Auto-accompaniment) Status (page 24) Play with a Variety of Effects This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Effect Type List Refer to the 1 3 Adding Reverb 1 3 Adding Chorus Page Handy Performance Features 3 Tap Start Touch Response Sensitivity Page 2 3 Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 3 Pitch Controls Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Pattern Variation (Sections) 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 3 Setting the Split Point Page Chord Basics C Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 5, 6(9), sus2. b C All chords in the chart are C-root chords. b5 * C C C C Page 1 2 3 4 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary Song Settings 1 2 3 Song Volume 1 2 Muting Independent Song Parts Change the Melody Voice Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Recalling a Registration Memory The Functions 1 2 3 4 Function Setting List The Functions Using USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory DGX-620/520, YPG-625/525 Owners Manual 91 Using USB Flash Memory Cannot be selected/played. 1 USB TO DEVICE terminal, being careful to insert it with the proper orientation. 2 in the MAIN display. Connecting a USB Flash Memory 1 4 5 6 Formatting USB Flash Memory 1 4 5 6 7 1 4 5 6 7 1 4 5 6 7 Page Connections Compatible USB storage devices Connection to a USB storage device Connectors Connection to a USB Storage Device Page 1 Connecting a Personal Computer Connections These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the item you want to change its value. 3 Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer PC Mode 1 2 Remote control keys Remote Control of MIDI Devices 2 3 With the Musicsoft Downloader You Can. Initial Send Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument 1 2 3 4 5 9 Transfer a Backup le from the instrument to a computer f r Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide SPECIAL NOTICES Important Notices about the CD-ROM Using the CD-ROM 1 2 3 4 5 System Requirements Software Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 The USB-MIDI driver installation is complete. 6 3 1 2 3 Troubleshooting 1 2 1 2 4 5 6 ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT 2. RESTRICTIONS 3. TERMINATION Troubleshooting For the Instrument Troubleshooting Messages Messages Keyboard Stand Assembly Have a phillips-head (+) screwdriver ready. z Keyboard Stand Assembly x 2 3 45 Post-assembly checklist Page Page Ave Maria Page Nocturne op.9-2 Page 124 Voice List Maximum Polyphony Panel Voice List XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List Page Page Drum Kit List Drum Kit List Style List Music Database List Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Effect Type List Harmony Types Chorus Types Reverb Types MIDI Implementation Chart *1 Refer to #2 on page 136. Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO x : No Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO o : Yes 136 MIDI Data Format CHORUS Effect map REVERB Specications A B C D Index Panel controls and terminals Alphabetical order Index N O P Q R Limited Warranty 90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL! 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