What to do if there is no sound from my Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-500 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 Portable Grand DGX-500?
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 Electronic Keyboard 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 Portable Grand DGX-500 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 Portable Grand DGX-500 Electronic Keyboard?
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 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 Portable Grand DGX-500 Electronic Keyboard?
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| Polyphony | 32 |
|---|---|
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Songs | 30 preset |
| Recorder | 6-track |
| Display | LCD backlit |
| Speakers | 12 cm x 2 |
| Amplifiers | 6W x 2 |
| Connections | Headphones, Sustain Pedal |
| Power Supply | Adaptor (PA-5C/PA-5D) or batteries (Six "D" size) |
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