Yamaha PORTABLEGRAND DGX-220 User Manual

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Yamaha PORTABLEGRAND DGX-220 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	76
Touch Response	Yes
Polyphony	32
Voices	489
Styles	150
Display	LCD
MIDI	Yes
Speakers	2 x 6W
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, DSP
One Touch Setting (OTS)	Yes
Music Database	Yes
Recording	Yes
Lesson/Guide	Yes
Amplifiers	2 x 6W
Songs	30
Data Capacity	Approx. 10, 000 notes (5 songs)
Overall Controls	Metronome, Transpose, Tuning
Connectivity	Sustain Pedal
Included Accessories	Music Rest
Touch Sensitivity	3 types
Featured Voices	Yes (Sweet!, Cool!, Live!, and more)

Summary

Special Message Section

Specifications Subject to Change

Information regarding potential changes to product specifications without prior notice.

Safety and Disposal Warnings

Important safety warnings about battery usage, fire hazards, and proper disposal procedures.

Name Plate Location

Information on where to find the product's name plate for model and serial number details.

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

Important Notices Regarding Unit Modification and Connectivity

Key notices about not modifying the unit and using approved accessories for FCC compliance.

Product Testing and Compliance Statement

Statement confirming the product meets FCC regulations and may cause interference if not used properly.

Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Essential safety instructions to prevent injury, damage, fire, or other hazards.

Handling and Maintenance Precautions

Precautions for safe handling, maintenance, data saving, and avoiding damage.

Accessories

Included Items

Lists the items included in the DGX-220/YPG-225 package for the user.

Special Features

Exploring Instrument Voices, Styles, and Learning Features

Overview of key features: instrument voices, auto-accompaniment styles, performance assistant, and lessons.

Setting Up

Power Requirements

How to power the instrument using an AC adaptor or batteries.

Connecting Audio and Peripherals

Connecting headphones, footswitch, and computer via USB.

Turning the Power On

Instructions for powering the instrument on and off safely.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Overview

Identifies and describes the buttons and controls on the front panel.

Rear Panel Overview

Identifies and describes the terminals and connections on the rear panel.

Exploring Instrument Voices

Selecting and Layering Voices

How to select main voices, layer dual voices, and split voices across the keyboard.

Grand Piano Voice

One-button access to the Grand Piano sound across the entire keyboard.

Fun Sounds

Drum Kits

Explore drum and percussion sounds, where each key produces a different instrument.

Sound Effects

Use unique sound effects like lightning, telephone bells, or laughter for entertainment.

Playing Styles

Selecting Styles and Playing Along

How to select rhythms, play with accompaniment, and understand chord progressions.

Auto-accompaniment Chords and Settings

Learn chord playing methods and configure auto-accompaniment settings like split point.

Using Songs

Selecting, Playing, and Managing Songs

How to select, listen to, control playback, and understand song types.

The Easy Way to Play Piano

Performance Assistant Technology (Chord & Chord/Free)

Use PAT features for guided piano playing, chord recognition, and tempo adjustment.

Select a Song For a Lesson

Yamaha Education Suite Lessons

Learn songs with three lesson modes, practice parts, and performance evaluation.

Play Using the Music Database

Select Music Database and Play

Automatically adjusts panel settings for ideal voice and style combinations for songs.

Change a Song’s Style

DEMO Song for Easy Song Arranger

Experience the Easy Song Arranger by listening to the "Hallelujah Chorus" demo.

Using the Easy Song Arranger

Change the style of a song to create different arrangements and sounds.

Record Your Own Performance

Recording, Playback, and Data Management

Record performances, manage tracks, play back user songs, and clear data.

Backup and Initialization

Backup Parameters and Initialization Procedures

Back up settings and initialize the instrument to factory defaults.

Basic Operation and Displays

Core Operations and Interface Navigation

How to use buttons, dials, select items, adjust volume, and interpret display information.

Understanding Display Items

Explains various indicators and information shown on the instrument's display.

Adding Effects

Harmony, Reverb, and Chorus Effects

Apply and adjust Harmony, Reverb, and Chorus effects for richer sound.

Handy Performance Features

Metronome, Tap Start, Touch Response, Sustain, Pitch Controls, One Touch Setting, EQ

Utilize features like metronome, pitch bend, touch sensitivity, and EQ for enhanced performance.

Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions

Style Sections, Volume, Split Point, Loading Files

Control style playback sections, adjust volume, set split point, and load external style files.

Chord Basics

Understanding Chords and Using the Chord Dictionary

Learn chord fundamentals, types, and how to look them up for playing.

Song Settings

Song Volume, A-B Repeat, Muting Parts, Changing Melody Voice

Adjust song volume, set repeats, mute tracks, and change the melody voice.

Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

Registration Memory: Saving and Recalling Settings

Save and recall favorite panel configurations using Registration Memory.

The Functions

Selecting and Setting Instrument Functions

Access and adjust detailed instrument parameters via the Functions menu.

Connecting to a Computer

MIDI Basics, PC Connection, and Data Transfer

Understand MIDI, connect via USB, transfer data, and use Musicsoft Downloader.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

CD-ROM Contents, System Requirements, and Software Installation

Guide to installing software from the CD-ROM, including drivers and applications.

Troubleshooting

USB Connection and Driver Troubleshooting

Solutions for common issues related to USB connection, driver installation, and playback.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

License Terms, Copyright, and Restrictions

Legal terms governing the use of the software, including copyright and usage limitations.

Troubleshooting

Instrument Operation and Style/Harmony Issues

Solutions for common instrument problems like sound issues, style malfunctions, and harmony problems.

Scores

Song Demos for Arranger and Performance Assistant Features

Musical scores demonstrating Easy Song Arranger and Performance Assistant Technology features.

Voice List

Panel Voices and XGlite Voices

Lists all available panel voices, polyphony, and XGlite voices with their MIDI assignments.

Drum Kit List

Drum Kit Assignments and MIDI Notes

Details drum kit components, MIDI note numbers, and keyboard assignments for percussion sounds.

Style List

Comprehensive Listing of Preset Styles

An organized list of all 150 preset styles, categorized by genre and musical type.

Music Database List

Song Entries for Automatic Panel Settings

Lists songs in the Music Database, enabling selection for automatic voice and style adjustments.

Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM

List and Details of CD-ROM Songs

Lists songs included on the CD-ROM, their composers, and usage notes.

Effect Type List

Harmony, Reverb, and Chorus Effect Details

Provides details on Harmony types (01-26), Reverb types (01-10), and Chorus types (01-05).

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Data Transmission and Recognition

Details MIDI messages transmitted and recognized, including function codes and remarks.

MIDI Data Format

MIDI Message Details and Effect Map

Explains MIDI messages affecting panel voices and provides an effect map for reverb/chorus.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Comprehensive details on keyboards, display, setup, controls, voices, styles, effects, MIDI, power, and dimensions.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms, Consumer Responsibilities, and Exclusions

Outlines warranty coverage, consumer duties for service, and conditions not covered by warranty.

Contact Information

Regional and Head Office Contact Details

Provides contact information for Yamaha representatives and distributors worldwide.