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Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-200 User Manual

Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-200
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Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelPortable Grand DGX-200
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Manual

Special Message Section

Specifications Subject to Change

Notes that Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

Notice on Service Charges

Clarifies that service charges for user knowledge gaps are not covered by warranty.

Environmental Issues and Notices

Yamaha's commitment to user safety and environmental friendliness.

Battery Safety and Disposal

Important warnings and instructions regarding battery usage and disposal.

Name Plate Location

Indicates the location of the product's name plate for model and serial numbers.

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

FCC Compliance Notices

Important notices regarding unit modification, cable use, and interference.

Precautions

General Warnings

Covers electrical shock, damage, fire, water exposure, and abnormal conditions.

General Cautions

Addresses physical injury, damage, battery handling, and location hazards.

Precautions (Continued)

Handling and Operational Cautions

Safe handling, maintenance, data saving, and power management advice.

Main Features

Stereo Sampled Piano

Description of the keyboard's advanced piano sound technology.

Touch Response

Explanation of the natural touch response and dynamic filter features.

Yamaha Education Suite

Overview of the integrated music learning tools.

One Touch Setting

Feature for instant recall of custom voice and panel settings.

Powerful Speaker System

Details on the built-in stereo amplifier and speaker system.

Music Database

Feature to automatically configure settings for various music genres.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Controls Overview

Detailed description of all buttons, dials, and indicators on the front panel.

Panel Controls and Terminals (Continued)

Rear Panel Terminals

Description of the connection ports located on the rear panel.

Setting Up

Power Requirements

Information on using AC power adaptors and batteries for operation.

Setting Up (Continued)

Turning On and Accessory Jacks

Instructions for powering on the unit and connecting accessories.

Quick Guide: Step 1 Voices

Basic Piano and Metronome Operations

Instructions for playing the Grand Piano voice and using the metronome.

Panel Voice List Overview

A partial list of available instrument voices.

Quick Guide: Step 1 Voices (Continued)

Selecting and Playing Other Voices

How to select and play different instrument sounds.

Playing with the DJ Feature

Instructions for using the DJ mode for dance music.

Quick Guide: Step 2 Songs

Playing Demo and Single Songs

How to select and play built-in demo and preset songs.

Quick Guide: Step 2 Songs (Continued)

Recording Your Own Songs

Instructions for multi-track recording of keyboard performances.

Quick Guide: Step 3 Music Database

Using the Music Database

Feature to automatically configure settings for various music genres.

Quick Guide: Step 3 Music Database (Continued)

Looking Up Chords in the Dictionary

Step-by-step guide to using the chord dictionary feature.

Panel Display Indications

Panel Display Overview

Explanation of the icons and indicators on the main LCD display.

Panel Display Indications (Continued)

Music Stand Setup

Instructions for attaching the music stand to the keyboard.

Portable Grand

Playing the Portable Grand Piano

How to instantly select the Grand Piano voice.

Using the Metronome

How to set tempo and use the metronome feature.

Portable Grand (Continued)

Metronome Settings

Adjusting metronome time signature and volume.

DJ Mode

Playing the DJ Feature

Instructions for using the DJ mode for dance music.

Playing Voices

Playing a Voice

How to select and play individual instrument voices.

Playing Voices (Continued)

Selecting Voices

Methods for choosing voices using the dial, keypad, or buttons.

Playing Voices (Continued)

Playing Selected Voices and Drum Kits

How to play selected voices and utilize drum kits.

Playing Voices (Continued)

#000 OTS Voice Selection

Using the One Touch Setting (OTS) voice feature.

Dual Voice Function

Combining two different voices in a layer.

Playing Voices (Continued)

Split Voice Function

Assigning different voices to keyboard sections.

Setting the Split Point

Defining the split point for different voices.

Playing Voices (Continued)

One Touch Setting Feature

Using and creating custom One Touch Settings for styles.

Playing Voices (Continued)

Creating and Storing One Touch Settings

Instructions for creating and saving custom OTS settings.

Transpose and Tuning

Adjusting the overall key (transpose) and fine pitch (tuning).

Playing Voices (Continued)

Touch and Touch Sensitivity

Adjusting dynamic response to playing strength.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Using the pitch bend wheel to alter the pitch of notes.

Effects

Harmony and Reverb Effects

Using Harmony for accompaniment and Reverb for ambiance.

Effects (Continued)

Chorus and DSP Effects

Using Chorus for modulation and DSP for various sound modifications.

Effects (Continued)

Harmony and Reverb Effect Types

Details on available Harmony (types 1-26) and Reverb (types 1-9) options.

Effects (Continued)

Chorus and DSP Effect Types

Details on available Chorus (types 1-5) and DSP (types 1-39) options.

Selecting and Playing Styles

Selecting a Style

How to choose accompaniment styles using the dial or buttons.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Playing the Styles and Controls

Using style playback controls like ACMP, Sync Start/Stop, and Intro/Ending.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Starting Styles: Basic and Tempo Methods

Methods to start style playback: START/STOP button, Tap Tempo, and Sync Start.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Starting Styles with Intro Sections

Using intro sequences to start style playback.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Managing Style Playback

Changing chords, stopping styles, and using ending sections.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Sync Stop Feature

Dynamically pausing and restarting styles by releasing chords.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Changing the Tempo

Adjusting the tempo of style playback.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Accompaniment Sections and Style Volume

Managing Main A/B sections, fill-ins, and adjusting style volume.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Auto Accompaniment Fingering Methods

Using Single Finger and Fingered chord methods for accompaniment.

Selecting and Playing Styles (Continued)

Fingered Chord Recognition Chart

Chart detailing recognized fingered chord types and voicings.

Dictionary Function

Using the Dictionary to Find Chords

Step-by-step guide on how to use the chord dictionary.

Dictionary Function (Continued)

Understanding Musical Chords

Explanation of basic chord structure, triads, and inversions.

Dictionary Function (Continued)

Writing Chord Names and Intervals

Principles of chord notation and scale intervals.

Using the Music Database

Selecting Music Database Entries

How to choose genre-based settings from the database.

Using the Music Database (Continued)

Playing Music with Database Settings

Example of using database settings to play a song.

Using the Music Database (Continued)

Data Stored in the Music Database

Overview of parameters configured by the music database.

Selecting and Playing Songs

Song Playback Display and Selection

Understanding the song playback display and selecting songs.

Selecting and Playing Songs (Continued)

Selecting Songs and Flash Memory Playback

Methods for song selection and loading songs from computer.

Selecting and Playing Songs (Continued)

Playing Songs and Track Indicators

Controlling song playback and understanding track status.

Selecting and Playing Songs (Continued)

A-B Repeat Function for Practice

Using the A-B repeat function for practicing song sections.

Selecting and Playing Songs (Continued)

Melody Voice Change and Song Volume

Changing the melody voice and adjusting song playback volume.

Song Recording

Recording a User Song

Overview of recording capabilities, tracks, and data.

Song Recording (Continued)

Selecting User Songs and Tracks for Recording

Steps for selecting user songs and tracks before recording.

Song Recording (Continued)

Recording Process and Playback

Starting, stopping, and listening to recorded songs.

Song Recording (Continued)

Song Clear Operation

Procedure for erasing all recorded data for a user song.

Song Recording (Continued)

Track Clear Operation

Procedure for erasing recorded data for a specific track.

Song Lesson

Using the Lesson Feature

Introduction to the interactive keyboard learning feature.

Song Lesson (Continued)

Selecting Lesson Parts and Steps

Choosing left/right hand parts and lesson step types.

Song Lesson (Continued)

Lesson 1: Timing Practice

Focuses on practicing rhythmic accuracy with notes.

Song Lesson (Continued)

Lesson 2: Waiting Practice

Keyboard waits for correct note input to advance playback.

Lesson 3: Minus One Practice

Practicing a muted part while accompaniment plays.

Song Lesson (Continued)

Lesson 4: Both Hands Practice

Practicing both hands simultaneously with muted parts.

Lesson Grade Evaluation

Understanding performance feedback and grades.

MIDI Functions

What is MIDI?

Explanation of Musical Instrument Digital Interface and its purpose.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

MIDI Messages and Terminals

Types of MIDI messages and description of MIDI IN/OUT terminals.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

Connecting to a Personal Computer

Setting up MIDI connections between the DGX-200 and a computer.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

MIDI Control Settings Overview

Covers Local Control, Setup Send, External Clock, and Bulk Data settings.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

MIDI Output Settings

Configuring Keyboard, Style, and Song data transmission via MIDI OUT.

MIDI LSB Receive Cancel

Setting to enable or disable reception of MIDI LSB bank select data.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

Loading Songs into Flash Memory

Using Song Filer to transmit and save songs to the DGX-200's flash memory.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

Song Filer Operations

Using Song Filer to transmit files and manage data on flash memory.

MIDI Functions (Continued)

PC Mode Configuration

Reconfiguring MIDI control settings for computer or MIDI device use.

Function

Using the Function Parameters

Overview of accessing and adjusting various instrument settings.

Function (Continued)

Voice Parameter Settings

Detailed settings for Overall, Main, Dual, and Split voices.

Function (Continued)

Effect, MIDI, Volume, Lesson, Utility Settings

Detailed settings for Effects, MIDI, Volume, Lesson, and Utility functions.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

A guide to identifying and resolving common operational issues.

Data Backup & Initialization

Data Backup Options

Information on backing up user settings to internal flash memory.

Data Initialization Procedures

Procedures for resetting the instrument to factory settings.

Voice List

Maximum Polyphony and Panel Voices

Explanation of polyphony and listing of panel voices.

Voice List (Continued)

Voice List Details (081-159)

Listing of instrument voices from 081 to 159.

Voice List (Continued)

Voice List Details (185-298)

Listing of instrument voices from 185 to 298.

Voice List (Continued)

Voice List Details (299-412)

Listing of instrument voices from 299 to 412.

Voice List (Continued)

Voice List Details (413-528)

Listing of instrument voices from 413 to 528.

Voice List (Continued)

DJ Voice List

List of voices specifically designed for DJ mode.

Voice List (Continued)

DJ Voice List Details

Detailed mapping of DJ voices to notes and sets.

Style List

Style List Overview

A comprehensive list of available accompaniment styles.

Style List (Continued)

Music Database List

A list of entries in the Music Database, categorized by genre.

Drum Kit List

Drum Kit Sound Mapping

Mapping of drum sounds to MIDI notes for various drum kits.

Drum Kit List (Continued)

Drum Kit Mapping Details

Further details on drum kit sound mapping and key assignments.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Protocol Overview

Chart detailing MIDI message transmission and recognition capabilities.

MIDI Implementation Chart (Continued)

MIDI System Exclusive Messages

Detailed explanation of system exclusive messages for instrument control.

MIDI Implementation Chart (Continued)

Effect Map: Reverb, Chorus, DSP

Table mapping effect types to MIDI values for external control.

Specifications

Instrument Specifications

Technical details including keys, display, dimensions, and power.

Accessories

List of supplied and optional accessories for the instrument.

Limited Warranty

Consumer Responsibilities for Warranty

Steps consumers must take to obtain warranty service.

Warranty Exclusions

Conditions and circumstances not covered by the warranty.

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