What to do if there is no sound from my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
First, check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the rear panel, as no sound is output when headphones are plugged in. Also, check the Local Control on/off.
How to fix the accompaniment sound on my Yamaha DGX-500AD - 88-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable?
Make sure that the Accompaniment Volume is set to an appropriate level and that the Split Point is set to an appropriate value.
Why does my Yamaha DGX-500AD - 88-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable make noise when I use my mobile phone?
Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the Yamaha Electronic Keyboard may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the keyboard.
Why are some voices cut off on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
The Yamaha Electronic Keyboard is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If the Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompaniment or song.
Why does the footswitch on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard produce the opposite effect?
The polarity of the footswitch may be reversed. Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack before turning on the power, and do not press the pedal while turning the power on.
Why can't I hear the rhythm when playing Pianist styles on my Yamaha DGX-500AD - 88-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable?
This is normal. The Pianist styles have no drums or bass — only piano accompaniment. The accompaniment of the style can only be heard when accompaniment is set to ON and keys are played in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.
How to stop flanging sound when using Yamaha DGX-500AD - 88-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard with a sequencer?
When using the accompaniment with a sequencer, set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to 'off.'
Why does the sound of the voice change from note to note on my Yamaha DGX-500AD - 88-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable?
The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (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.
General| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | DGX-500AD - 88-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard |
| Category | Electronic Keyboard |
| Language | English |
Important notices regarding power supply, modifications, and safe usage.
Details on product compliance with FCC regulations for digital devices.
Essential warnings for power adapters, electrical shock, and fire hazards.
Precautions against physical injury, damage, and environmental exposure.
Overview of Music Database, Disk Drive, GM System Level 1, and XGlite.
Description of buttons and controls on the front panel of the DGX-500/300.
Identifies and explains the purpose of rear panel jacks and terminals.
Instructions for using AC power adapter and installing batteries.
Quick guide to selecting voices, playing piano, and using the metronome.
How to play demo songs, select songs, and use the lesson feature.
Using the Music Database for genre-specific settings.
Guide to using the lesson feature for practicing songs.
Explanation of various icons and indicators shown on the DGX-500/300 display.
How to activate the Portable Grand function and use the metronome.
Guide to selecting and playing the instrument's various voices.
Combining two voices for layered sound effects.
How to use Split Voice for different sounds and One Touch Setting for style matching.
How to change the key of the instrument for pitch matching.
Setting the range for the pitch bend wheel for expressive control.
Customizing how playing strength affects volume and tone.
Guide to applying and selecting different reverb effects for sound enhancement.
Details on using DSP effects for distortion, chorus, and other sound modifications.
How to add harmonic accompaniment to melodies using Harmony types.
Instructions for selecting styles and initiating accompaniment playback.
How to adjust style tempo and use the Sync Start feature for playback.
How to use Sync Stop to create rhythmic breaks in style playback.
Managing style sections (A/B) and adding fill-ins using MAIN/AUTO FILL.
How to control the volume level of the auto accompaniment.
Explains how to play chords using Single Finger and Fingered methods for accompaniment.
Setting the keyboard split point for the auto accompaniment area.
How to look up and learn chords using the instrument's built-in dictionary.
Using the Music Database to automatically set styles and voices for different music genres.
How to save custom panel settings and recall them instantly using Registration Memory.
Guide to selecting and playing the instrument's internal and disk-based songs.
How to use the A-B Repeat function to loop song sections for practice.
How to change the melody voice of a song to a selected panel voice.
Adjusting the volume level specifically for song playback.
Step-by-step guide to recording keyboard performances into user songs.
Procedures for erasing all data in a user song or specific tracks.
Introduction to the lesson feature for learning songs and practice steps.
Guide to selecting practice parts (left/right hand) and lesson steps.
Focuses on practicing the correct timing of notes within lessons.
Explains Lesson 2 (waiting for correct notes) and Lesson 3 (muted part practice).
Guide for Lesson 4, practicing both left and right hands together.
How the instrument evaluates and grades your practice performance.
Information on supported disk formats and data types like User Songs and Style Files.
Guidelines for inserting, ejecting, cleaning, and protecting floppy disks and the drive.
Instructions for inserting disks and playing back song data.
Procedures for saving songs to disk and adjusting track octave settings.
How to load saved user data and style files back to the instrument.
How to delete specific user data files from a floppy disk.
Steps to format a new or unreadable floppy disk for use.
Basic explanation of MIDI and the GM System Level 1 standard.
Overview of MIDI messages and the function of MIDI IN/OUT terminals.
Instructions for connecting the DGX-500/300 to a PC using MIDI interfaces.
How to set Local Control to manage keyboard input and sequencer playback.
Using Initial Setup Send to transmit instrument settings to a sequencer.
Configuring external clock synchronization and MIDI LSB receive.
Solutions for common problems like no sound, noise, or incorrect playback.
How to back up settings and perform data initialization to factory defaults.
Comprehensive list of panel voices, including MIDI program numbers.
Lists for XG voices, DJ voices, and other specialized voice categories.
An index of all available musical styles with their serial numbers.
A list of music database entries categorized by genre.
Details on which keyboard notes correspond to specific drum kit sounds.
Chart detailing MIDI message support for functions like Control Change and System Exclusive.
Detailed mapping of effect types to MIDI LSB values.
List of parts and required tools for assembling the keyboard stand.
Instructions for safely placing and attaching the keyboard to the assembled stand.
Detailed technical data including dimensions, weight, power, and features.
Outlines consumer duties for warranty service and conditions not covered by warranty.
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