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Yamaha PORTABLEGRAND DGX-220 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- pany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
  • Page 4 • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
  • Page 5 fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

  • Page 6: Copyright Notice

    Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the com- puter is on). STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to pro- vide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual Can’t Help Falling In Love...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-220/YPG-225 Portable Grand! Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of its various features. Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better understand an operation or function.

  • Page 8: Special Features Of The Dgx-220/Ypg-225

    Special Features of the DGX-220/YPG-225 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. You can change the mood of a song written for piano, for example, by using violin to play it instead.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Copyright Notice ... 6 Panel Logos ... 6 Accessories... 7 Special Features of the DGX-220/YPG-225 ... 8 Setting Up Power Requirements ... 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)... 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) ... 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) ... 11 Turning the Power On...

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Power Requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.

  • Page 11: Connecting Headphones (Phones/Output Jack)

    Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing a footswitch. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on and off.

  • Page 12: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Song Category List (page 27) Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch ... page 11 w [MASTER VOLUME] control... pages 11, 50 e [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button... page 30 r [MUSIC DATABASE] button ... page 42 t [FUNCTION] button ... page 75 y LESSON [L], [R], [START] buttons .

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Voice Category List (page 100) @6 @7 @8 @2 Number buttons [0]–[9], [+] and [-] buttons... pages 51, 75 @3 [DEMO] button ... page 26 @4 REGIST MEMORY [MEMORY/BANK], [1], [2] buttons ... page 73 @5 [PORTABLE GRAND] button ... page 17 @6 [SPLIT ON/OFF] button ...

  • Page 14: Try Playing A Variety Of Instrument Voices

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... a wide variety of musical sounds.

  • Page 15: Play Two Voices Simultaneously-Dual

    Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL You can select a second voice which will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “dual” voice. Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button. The [DUAL ON/OFF] button turns the dual voice on or off. When turned on the dual voice icon will appear in the display.

  • Page 16: Play Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands-Split

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play the keyboard. Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices. Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands—SPLIT In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The main and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the split point is known as the “split voice”.

  • Page 17: Play The Grand Piano Voice

    Select the desired split voice. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to the left of the keyboard split point. For this example try selecting the “033 Folk Guitar”...

  • Page 18: Fun Sounds

    This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can use for entertainment. Laughter, babbling brooks, jet fly-bys, eerie effects, and much more. These sounds can be a great way to enhance the mood at parties. Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments.

  • Page 19: Playing Styles

    Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 150 dif- ferent styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures (see page 106 for a complete list of the available styles).

  • Page 20: Play Along With A Style

    Playing Styles Play Along with a Style You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accom- paniment that you can play along with. Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style.
  • Page 21 Play a left-hand chord to start the style. You can still “play” chords even if you don’t actually know any chords. This instrument will recognize even a single note as a chord. Try play- ing from one to three notes at the same time to the left of the split point. The accompaniment will change according to the left-hand notes you play.

  • Page 22: Playing The Chord Progressions

    Playing Styles Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords Chords, created by playing multiple notes at the same time, are the basis for harmonic accompaniment. In this section we’ll take a look at sequences of different chords played one after another, or “chord sequences”.
  • Page 23 Recommended Style —3-chord boogie-woogie— Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords. When you get a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords! Recommended Style —Bossa nova with jazz-style chords— Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

  • Page 24: Playing Auto-Accompaniment Chords

    Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords: ● Easy Chords ● Standard Chords The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. This function is called Multi Fingering. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 20). The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range”.

  • Page 25: Using Songs

    Using Songs With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more.

  • Page 26: Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, And Pause

    Using Songs 001–030 Built in Songs (see next page) 031–035 User Songs (Songs you record yourself). 036– Songs transferred from a computer (pages 82–84) Listen to the song. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] but- ton again.

  • Page 27: Song List

    ● Song List These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument’s easy song arranger feature, songs that are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. The “Sug- gested Uses” column provides some ideas as to how the songs can most effectively used. Category CHORD Magnetic...

  • Page 28: Types Of Songs

    Using Songs Types of Songs The following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-220/YPG-225. ● Preset Songs (the 30 songs built into the instrument) ...Song numbers 001–030. ● User Songs (recordings of your own performances) ...Song numbers 031–035. ●...

  • Page 29: The Easy Way To Play Piano

    The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.

  • Page 30: Chord Type-Play With Both Hands

    The Easy Way to Play Piano CHORD Type—Play with Both Hands Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button. This turns on the performance assistant technology feature. The P.A.T. icon will appear when the performance assistant technology feature is on. Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the function on or off.

  • Page 31: Button

    Press the [START/STOP] button. Song playback will begin. The basic pattern will play repeatedly. Listen to the basic pattern for four measures while getting a feel for the basic pattern, then begin play- ing yourself from the fifth measure. Play on the keyboard. Before Try playing the score on the left with both hands.

  • Page 32: Chd/Free Type-Applying The Chord Type To The Left Hand Only

    The Easy Way to Play Piano CHD/FREE Type—Applying the Chord Type to the Left Hand Only Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button. This turns on the performance assistant technology feature. The P.A.T. icon will appear when the performance assistant technology feature is on. Press the [P.A.T.
  • Page 33 Press the [START/STOP] button. Song playback will begin. Play on the keyboard. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point with your left hand. Split point With this type notes played on the left-hand side of the split point will actually sound an octave higher.

  • Page 34: Use The Performance Assistant To Play Like A Pro

    The Easy Way to Play Piano Use the Performance Assistant to Play Like a Pro! Here are a few hints for using the Chord type. If you select Chord/Free, the left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use these hints on the lefthand section of the keyboard.

  • Page 35: Change The Song Tempo

    The Easy Way to Play Piano Change the Song Tempo When using the performance assistant technology or in other situations in which the tempo of the song is too fast or too slow for you, you can change the tempo as required. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. The tempo display will appear and you can use the dial, the [+] and [-] buttons, or the [0] to [9] number buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from 011 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute.

  • Page 36: Select A Song For A Lesson

    Select a Song For a Lesson Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. You can also use songs (only SMF format 0) down- loaded from the Internet and saved to flash memory. (pages 82–84) Dur- ing the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong notes.
  • Page 37 Select the part you want to practice. Press the [R] button for a right-hand lesson, [L] button for a left-hand lesson, or press both the [R] and [L] buttons simultaneously for a both- hands lesson. The currently selected part is shown in the display. Start Lesson 1.
  • Page 38 Select a Song For a Lesson Play the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next note you need play is shown. The song will wait until you play the correct note. Left-hand part Stop the Lesson mode. You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button.

  • Page 39: Lesson 2-Your Tempo

    Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace.

  • Page 40: Lesson 3-Minus One

    Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 3—Minus One Here’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song. Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on pages 36, 37).

  • Page 41: Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat And Learn

    Practice Makes Perfect—Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeatedly practice a section you find difficult. Press the [REPEAT & LEARN] button during a lesson. The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed the button, and playback will begin after a one-mea- sure count-in.

  • Page 42: Play Using The Music Database

    Play Using the Music Database You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of sounds and style! Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.

  • Page 43: Change A Song's Style

    Change a Song’s Style In addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc.

  • Page 44: Select A Style

    Change a Song’s Style Listen to the song. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the next step while the song is playing. Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. The style number and name will be displayed. You can use the dial to select a different style.

  • Page 45: Record Your Own Performance

    Record Your Own Performance You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. The recoreded song can be played back on the instrument. ■ Recordable Data You can record to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) track. Each track can be recorded individually.
  • Page 46 Record Your Own Performance Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selection on the display. ◆ Record a Melody Track and the Accompaniment Track Together Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while hold- ing the [REC] button.
  • Page 47 If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button while recording the style track an appropriate ending pattern will play and then recording will stop. When recording stops the current measure number will return to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the display will light. ●...

  • Page 48: Song Clear-Deleting User Songs

    Record Your Own Performance Song Clear—Deleting User Songs This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031– 035) you want to clear. Press and hold the SONG MEMORY [1] button for longer than a second while holding the SONG MEMORY [A] button.

  • Page 49: Backup And Initialization

    Backup and Initialization Backup The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation as explained below. ● The Backup Parameters • User Songs •...

  • Page 50: Basic Operation And Displays

    Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Overall DGX-220/YPG-225 control is based on the following simple operations. Press a button to select a basic function. Use the dial to select an item or value. Start a function. Start a function. ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument’s speakers or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack.

  • Page 51: Dial

    Use the dial to select an item or value. When you select a basic function, the item corresponding to that function will be displayed. You can then use the dial or the number buttons [0]–[9] to select the desired item. ForElise ■...

  • Page 52: Display Items

    Basic Operation and Displays Display Items The display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice. It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a range of functions. Notation Displays the melody and chord notes of a song when the Easy Performer function is in use, or the notes of chords you specify...

  • Page 53: Adding Effects

    Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony feature on. To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button again. When harmony is on the harmony icon will appear in the display.

  • Page 54: Adding Reverb

    Adding Effects Adding Reverb Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below.

  • Page 55: Adding Chorus

    Adding Chorus The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same voices being played in unison. When you select a style or song the optimum chorus type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below.

  • Page 56: Handy Performance Features

    Handy Performance Features The Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Use it to set the tempo that is most comfortable for you. ■Start the metronome ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Turn the metronome on and start it by pressing the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button.
  • Page 57 ■Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● In this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature. Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/ OFF] button for longer than a second to select the number of beats per measure...

  • Page 58: Tap Start

    Handy Performance Features Tap Start You can start the song/style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song playback by pressing the button just twice.

  • Page 59: Panel Sustain

    Panel Sustain This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to the voices at all times, regardless of footswitch operation. The sustain function does not affect split voice. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but- tons to select the Sustain item.

  • Page 60: Pitch Controls

    Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls ◆ Large Pitch Changes (Transpose) The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but- tons to select the Transpose item.

  • Page 61: One Touch Setting

    One Touch Setting Sometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a song or style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects a well-balanced voice for you when you select a style or song. Simply select voice number “000” to activate this feature. Select voice number “000”...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Harmony Volume

    Handy Performance Features Adjusting the Harmony Volume Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but- tons to select the Harmony Volume item. HarmVol Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listen- ing through different reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system.

  • Page 63: Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 19 of the Quick Guide. Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment proce- dure, how you can play chords using the styles, and more. Pattern Variation (Sections) The DGX-220/YPG-225 features a wide variety of style “sections”...
  • Page 64 Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. MAIN A The name of the selected section— MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed. Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. INTRO≥A You’re now ready to play the intro. As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Style Volume

    Adjusting the Style Volume Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Setting the Split Point The initial default split point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using the procedure described below.

  • Page 66: Play A Style With Chords But No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment) When auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is off, you can play chords in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard while the style is stopped and still hear the accompaniment chords.

  • Page 67: Loading Style Files

    Loading Style Files This instrument features 150 internal styles, but other styles, such as those provided on the CD-ROM and others that can be obtained from the internet (only styles with the “.sty” suffix), can be loaded into style number 151 and used in the same way as the internal styles. In order to use the style file load function, the file must already have been transferred from the computer to the instrument.

  • Page 68: Chord Basics

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Chord Basics Two or more notes played together constitute a “chord”. The most basic chord type is the “triad” consisting of three notes: the root, third, and fifth degrees of the corresponding scale. A C major triad, for example, is made up of the notes C (the root), E (the third note of the C major scale), and G (the fifth note of the C major scale).
  • Page 69 ■Recognized Standard Chords All chords in the chart are “C-root” chords. Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major [M] Add ninth [(9)] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6(9)] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug]...

  • Page 70: Looking Up Chords Using The Chord Dictionary

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Press and hold the LESSON [START] button for longer than a second.

  • Page 71: Song Settings

    Song Settings Song Volume Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but- tons to select the Song Volume item. SongVol Song volume A-B Repeat You can specify a section of a song—“A” is the start point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback.

  • Page 72: Muting Independent Song Parts

    Song Settings Muting Independent Song Parts Each “track” of a song plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks other than the ones you want to listen to. Use the SONG MEMORY [1]–[5] and [A] buttons to mute or un-mute the corresponding tracks.

  • Page 73: Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

    Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite set- tings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 16 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of two setups each). 8 Banks Saving to the Registration Memory Set the panel controls as required—...

  • Page 74: Recalling A Registration Memory

    Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Recalling a Registration Memory Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the dis- play when you release the button. Bank Bank number Use the dial or the [1]–[8] number but- tons to select bank you want to recall. Press the REGIST MEMORY button, [1] or [2], containing the settings you want to recall.

  • Page 75: The Functions

    The Functions The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tun- ing, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the func- tion list starting on the opposite page. There are 47 function parameters in all. When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function’s display name (shown to the right of the function name in the list) and adjust as required.
  • Page 76 The Functions ● Function Setting List Setting Item title Style Volume StyleVol Song Volume SongVol Transpose Transpos Tuning Tuning Pitch Bend Range PBRange Split Point SplitPnt Touch Sensitivity TouchSns Fingering Chord ChdFing Main Voice Volume M.Volume Main Voice Octave M.Octave Main Voice Pan M.Pan Main Voice Reverb Level...
  • Page 77 Setting Item title Reverb Type Reverb Chorus Type Chorus Panel Sustain Sustain Master EQ Type MasterEQ Harmony Type HarmType Harmony Volume HarmVol Performance assistant PAT Type technology Type Style File Load Sff Load PC mode PC mode Local On/Off Local External Clock ExtClock Keyboard Out...

  • Page 78: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Nearly all of the electronic musical instruments made today—particularly synthesizers, sequencers and computer music related devices—use MIDI. MIDI is a worldwide stan- dard that allows these devices to send and receive performance and setting data. Natu- rally, this instrument lets you save or send your keyboard performance as MIDI data, as well as the songs, styles and panel settings.

  • Page 79: Connecting A Personal Computer

    ● Channel Messages This instrument is capable of handling 16 MIDI channels simultaneously—meaning it can play up to sixteen different instruments at the same time. Channel messages transmit information such as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for each of the 16 channels.

  • Page 80: Transferring Performance Data To And From A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the com- puter, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument. ●...

  • Page 81: Remote Control Of Midi Devices

    ■PC Mode ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you want to transfer performance data between the computer and the instrument. The PC Mode item can conveniently make multiple settings for you in one operation.

  • Page 82: Initial Send

    Connecting to a Computer Initial Send This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup data before the actual performance data.
  • Page 83 ● Backup files can be transferred from the instru- ment to a computer and back. ⇒ refer to the procedure described on page 84. Use the Musicsoft Downloader application with Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. ■Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash memory NOTE...
  • Page 84 Connecting to a Computer Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader. NOTE • End the Musicsoft Downloader to playback the song transferred from your computer. To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

  • Page 85: Accessory Cd-Rom Installation Guide

    • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and can- not be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

  • Page 86: Cd-Rom Contents

    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide CD-ROM Contents Folder Name Application / Data Name MSD_ Musicsoft Downloader DMN_FlashDemo Flash Demo DMN_DemoSong Demo Song SongBook Song Book USB-MIDI Driver (Windows 98/Me) USB-MIDI Driver USBdrv2k (Windows 2000/XP) SongData MIDI 70 songs StyleData 5 style files In order to view PDF scores, you will need to install Adobe Reader in your computer.

  • Page 87: System Requirements

    System Requirements Application/Data Windows 98SE/Me/2000/ Musicsoft Downloader XP Home Edition/ XP Professional USB Driver for Windows Windows 98/Me 98/Me USB Driver for Windows Windows 2000/XP Home 2000/XP Edition/XP Professional ® Windows Digital Music Notebook Professional Edition, SP1a more ® Windows XP Home Digital Music Notebook Edition, SP1a more...
  • Page 88 When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installation, it is shown as a message on the screen. Make sure that the “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” is listed, and click [Next]. The sys- tem starts the installation.

  • Page 89: Downloader And Digital Music Notebook Applications

    “Help”. * You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft Downloader at the following Internet URL. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ IMPORTANT • Only Musicsoft Downloader can be used to transfer files between this instrument and a computer. No other file transfer application can be used.
  • Page 90 When the instrument is recognized cor- rectly, double-click “System” in the Con- trol Panel to open the System window. Double-click the “Device Manager” tab, select “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” and delete it. Use the MS-DOS prompt or Explorer to delete the following three files.
  • Page 91 (14) days from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamaha’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back. Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound.
  • Page 93 Memo DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Scores

    Scores This demo is an example of how the Easy Song Arranger can be used to change styles throughout a piece. q q q q =123 Song No. (Function Demo for Easy Song Arranger) Hallelujah Chorus DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 95 Scores DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Scores This score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technol- ogy feature. If you play the “Play These Notes” part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that it matches the backing part. q q q q =61 Song No.
  • Page 97 Scores DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 98 Scores This score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technol- ogy feature. If you play the “Play These Notes” part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that it matches the backing part. q q q q =108 Song No.
  • Page 99 Scores DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 100: Voice List

    Voice List ■ Maximum Polyphony ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regard- less of what functions are used.
  • Page 101 Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) Sawtooth Lead Analogon Fargo Star Dust Voice Lead Brightness SYNTH PAD Xenon Pad Equinox Fantasia Dark Moon Bell Pad PERCUSSION Vibraphone Marimba Xylophone Steel Drums Celesta Music Box Tubular Bells Timpani DRUM KITS Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2...
  • Page 102 Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) Guitar Harmonics Guitar Feedback Guitar Harmonics 2 BASS Acoustic Bass Jazz Rhythm Velocity Crossfade Upright Bass Finger Bass Finger Dark Bass & Distorted Electric Guitar Finger Slap Bass Finger Bass 2 Modulated Bass Pick Bass Muted Pick Bass...
  • Page 103 Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Change# (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) Choir Pad Itopia Bowed Pad Metallic Pad Halo Pad Sweep Pad SYNTH EFFECTS Rain African Wind Carib Sound Track Prologue Crystal Synth Drum Comp Popcorn Tiny Bells Round Glockenspiel Glockenspiel Chimes Clear Bells Chorus Bells...

  • Page 104: Drum Kit List

    Drum Kit List • “ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “117: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H”...
  • Page 105 Voice No. MSB (0–127) / LSB (0–127) / PC (1–128) Keyboard MIDI Alternate assign Note# Note Note# Note C# -1 D# -1 G# -1 127/000/001 127/000/113 127/000/033 Standard Kit 1 Dance Kit Jazz Kit Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch H Scratch L...

  • Page 106: Style List

    Style List Style No. Style Name 8BEAT 8BeatModern Cool8Beat 60’sGuitarPop 8BeatAdria 60’s8Beat BubblegumPop BritPopSwing 8Beat OffBeat 60’sRock HardRock RockShuffle 8BeatRock 16BEAT 16Beat PopShuffle1 PopShuffle2 GuitarPop 16BeatUptempo KoolShuffle JazzRock HipHopLight BALLAD PianoBallad LoveSong 6/8ModernEP 6/8SlowRock 6/8OrchBallad OrganBallad PopBallad 16BeatBallad1 16BeatBallad2 DANCE EuroTrance Ibiza DreamDance...

  • Page 107: Music Database List

    Music Database List MDB No. Song Name MDB No. AlvFever CoinLane Croco Rk DayPdise DwnTown EasySday GoMyWay HowDeep! HurryLuv I breath I’lBTher I’m Torn Imagine ISurvive JustCall JustWay LeadPack LoveFeel LoveMeT LveMeDo Mi Shell My Baby NikitTrp NoMatter ProudGtr RainOnMe SailngSx SeeAgain Sept.Pop...

  • Page 108: Songs Provided On The Supplied Cd-Rom

    Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM File Name 001Nutcr.mid Danse des Mirlitons from “The Nutcracker” 002Orphe.mid “Orphée aux Enfers” Ouverture 003Slavo.mid Slavonic Dances op.72-2 004Prima.mid La Primavera (from Le Quattro Stagioni) 005Medit.mid Méditation (Thaïs) 006Guill.mid Guillaume Tell 007Fruhl.mid Frühlingslied 008Ungar.mid Ungarische Tänze Nr.5 009Fruhl.mid Fruhlingsstimmen...

  • Page 109: Effect Type List

    Effect Type List ● Harmony Types Harmony Type Duet Trio Block Country Octave Trill 1/4 note Trill 1/6 note Trill 1/8 note Trill 1/12 note Trill 1/16 note Trill 1/24 note Trill 1/32 note Tremolo 1/4 note Tremolo 1/6 note Tremolo 1/8 note Tremolo 1/12 note Tremolo 1/16 note...

  • Page 110: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 111 MIDI Implementation Chart DGX-220/YPG-225 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Midi Data Format

    MIDI Data Format NOTE: 1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. How- ever, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    • Headphones: HPE-150 * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or op- tions may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Panel controls and terminals +/– ... 13, 51 ... 50 0–9 ... 13, 51 A-B REPEAT ... 12, 71 ACMP ON/OFF ... 12, 20 CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] ... 12, 51 DC IN 12V ... 10, 13 DEMO ...
  • Page 115 notation ... 52 One Touch Setting ... 61 Panel Sustain ... 59 PC Mode ... 81 Performance assistant technology ... 29 Pitch Bend Range ... 76 Power Adaptor ... 10 Preset Song ... 25, 27–28 Recording ... 45 Registration Memory ... 73 Remote control ...

  • Page 116: Limited Warranty

    DGX, YPG SERIES OF Portable Grand ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 117 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
  • Page 118 Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page (English Only) http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2006 Yamaha Corporation WG28010 XXXPOXXX.X-01A0 Printed in China...

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