Yamaha Electronic Keyboard DGX 505 User Manual

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)  
not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If  
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!  
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-  
tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not  
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by  
the FCC, to use the product.  
this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be  
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-  
nate the problem by using one of the following measures:  
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by  
the interference.  
2. IMPORTANT:When connecting this product to accessories and/  
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s  
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation  
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC  
authorization to use this product in the USA.  
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or  
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.  
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the  
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the  
lead-in to co-axial type cable.  
3. NOTE:This product has been tested and found to comply with the  
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital  
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason-  
able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential  
environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec-  
tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies  
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in  
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation  
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does  
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,  
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of  
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact  
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600  
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620  
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PRECAUTIONS  
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING  
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
WARNING  
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical  
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:  
Power supply/AC power adaptor  
Water warning  
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required  
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.  
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet  
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into  
any openings.  
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by  
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument  
or overheating.  
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.  
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have  
accumulated on it.  
Fire warning  
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.  
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.  
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,  
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects  
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll  
anything over it.  
If you notice any abnormality  
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a  
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or  
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,  
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected  
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.  
Do not open  
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or  
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it  
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it  
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.  
CAUTION  
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage  
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:  
Power supply/AC power adaptor  
Battery  
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold  
the plug itself and not the cord.  
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity  
markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid  
leakage.  
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during  
electrical storms.  
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together  
with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with  
manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of  
batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery  
fluid leakage.  
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.  
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the  
outlet.  
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• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.  
Maintenance  
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.  
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,  
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.  
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time,  
remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the  
battery fluid.  
Handling caution  
• Keep batteries away from children.  
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.  
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid  
should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with  
water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause  
loss of sight or chemical burns.  
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel  
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the  
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified  
Yamaha service personnel.  
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might  
discolor the panel or keyboard.  
Location  
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or  
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to  
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal  
components.  
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not  
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.  
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or  
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you  
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.  
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,  
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio  
may generate noise.  
Saving data  
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally  
fall over.  
Saving and backing up your data  
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.  
• The panel settings and some other types of data (page 49) will be lost if the  
power is turned off before they are saved. Be sure to save data you want to keep  
to the internal Flash Memory (page 49) before turning off the power. Saved data  
may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a  
SmartMedia Card (see page 75).  
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or  
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the  
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.  
Connections  
Backing up the SmartMedia  
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the  
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all  
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes  
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume  
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.  
• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you  
save your important data onto two SmartMedia.  
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.  
When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not  
using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.  
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.  
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your  
instrument.  
• Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are taken from the DGX-505.  
• Please note that the DGX-505 and DGX-305 have different numbers of keys: the DGX-505 has 88 keys, and the DGX-305 has 76 keys.  
Trademarks  
• The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.  
®
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.  
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Copyright Notice  
The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for three (3) of the songs pre-installed in this electronic  
keyboard:  
Don’t Know Why  
All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public per-  
formance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited regard-  
ing the above three songs pre-installed.  
Words and Music by Jesse Harris  
Copyright© 2002 Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Beanly Songs  
All Rights Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, 8 Music  
Square West, Nashville, TN 37203  
International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved  
COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and  
bundles computer programs and contents in whichYamaha  
owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use  
others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, with-  
out limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files,  
WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized  
use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is  
not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright  
has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR  
USE ILLEGAL COPIES.  
My Favorite Things from THE SOUND OF MUSIC  
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II  
Music by Richard Rodgers  
Copyright© 1959 by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II  
Copyright Renewed  
WILLIAMSON MUSIC owner of publication and allied rights  
throughout the world  
International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved  
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)  
Copying of the commercially available software is strictly  
prohibited except for your personal use.  
Words and Music by Bart Howard  
TRO - © Copyright 1954 (Renewed) Hampshire House Publishing  
Corp., New York, NY  
International Copyright Secured  
All Rights Reserved Including Public Performance For Profit  
Used by Permission  
Panel logos  
GM System Level 1  
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be  
accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all  
software and hardware products that support GM System Level.  
XGlite  
As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version ofYamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally,  
you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs may  
play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.  
XF  
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended  
expandability for the future. The instrument is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is  
played.  
STYLE FILE  
The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-  
quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.  
Smart Media™  
This is a card-type medium for data storage. “SmartMedia” is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
When used with an electronic musical instrument that features a card slot SmartMedia cards can be used to store and  
recall MIDI data and other types of data.  
USB  
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with peripheral  
Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on).  
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing  
the Yamaha DGX-505/305 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.  
Supplied Accessories  
The DGX-505/305 package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.  
• Music rest  
• Accessory CD-ROM  
• Owner’s manual (this book)  
• Footswitch (DGX-505 only)  
• Keyboard stand (DGX-505 only)  
About the Supplied CD-ROM  
The following software which facilitates data transfer between a computer and the instrument is provided on the sup-  
plied CD-ROM. This software is compatible with Windows operating systems only.  
• USB driver  
• Musicsoft Downloader  
The USB Driver enables data communication with the computer via USB. The Musicsoft Downloader application  
allows you to transfer songs downloaded from the Internet, as well as songs provided on the Accessory CD-ROM, to  
the instrument’s flash memory or optionally-available SmartMedia card memory. For details refer to the Accessory  
CAUTION  
• Never attempt to play the supplied CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so can result in damage to your  
audio system and speakers, and potentially to your hearing!  
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Special features of the DGX-505/305  
Performance assistant technology  
page 16  
Play along with a song on the instrument’s keyboard and produce a perfect  
performance every time … even if you play wrong notes! All you have to do  
is play on the keyboard – alternately on the left- and right-hand ranges of the  
keyboard, for example – and you’ll sound like a pro as long as you play in  
time with the music.  
All you need is  
one finger!  
And if you can’t play with both hands, you can still play the melody simply  
by tapping one key.  
Play a Variety Of Instrument Voices  
page 23  
With the DGX-505/305, 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. Experience a whole new world of musical vari-  
ety.  
Learning music is fun  
page 39  
This instrument includes a range of songs covering a variety of genres that are  
enjoyable to listen to, or to play along with. You can start practicing with just  
one hand, and you can even practice at your own tempo, one note at a time as  
slowly as you like, until you are able to play at full speed. Song playback will  
automatically follow your tempo. You can also use songs you have down-  
loaded from the Internet for lessons, so your musical resources are essentially  
unlimited! The instrument will even evaluate and grade your performance for  
you!  
Easy Performance with Music Notation Display  
page 37  
When you play back a song, the corresponding score will be shown on the  
display as the song plays. This is a great way to learn how to read music. If  
the song contains lyric and chord data*, the lyrics and chords will also appear  
on the score display.  
* No lyrics or chords will appear on the display if the song you are using with the  
score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data.  
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Contents  
Specifications..................................................................... 95  
Song List........................................................................... 103  
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Setting Up  
Make 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.  
Using an AC Power Adaptor  
Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the  
instrument is set to STANDBY.  
WARNING  
• Use ONLY aYamaha PA-5D, PA-5C AC Power Adaptor (or other  
adaptor specifically recommended byYamaha) to power your  
instrument from the AC mains.The use of other adaptors may  
result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the  
instrument.  
Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other  
adaptor specifically recommended byYamaha) to the  
power supply jack.  
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.  
CAUTION  
For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V  
“D” size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline  
batteries are recommended.) When battery power  
becomes too low for proper operation, a “LOW BAT-  
TERY!!” message flashes in the upper right of the dis-  
play. As soon as this message appears, make sure to  
replace all batteries, following the precautions listed  
below.  
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument,  
or during electrical storms.  
If necessary, also make sure to save all important User  
data (see pages 49 and 75), since custom panel set-  
tings are lost when the batteries are removed.  
CAUTION  
• Use only manganese or alkaline batteries for this instrument.  
Other types of batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may  
have sudden drops of power when battery power becomes low,  
possibly resulting in loss of data in the flash memory / SmartMe-  
dia™ card and the need to re-format the card.  
PA-5D or  
AC outlet  
PA-5C  
• Make sure to install the batteries in the same direction, maintain-  
ing the correct polarity (as shown). Incorrect battery installation  
may result in heat, fire and/or leaking of corrosive chemicals.  
• When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of  
six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries. Do not use  
different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the  
same time.  
Using Batteries  
Open the battery compartment cover located on the  
• If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the bat-  
teries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the  
battery.  
instrument’s bottom panel.  
Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow  
the polarity markings on the inside of the compart-  
ment.  
• Please use the power adaptor when transferring data to SmartMe-  
dia or flash memory. Batteries (including rechargeable types) can  
be drained rapidly by this type of operation. If the batteries do  
become drained during a data transfer, both the data being trans-  
ferred and the data currently in the transfer destination will be  
lost.  
Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it  
locks firmly in place.  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
• Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from  
the adaptor and overrides battery power, even when batteries are  
installed.  
• Don’t open the battery compartment cover while the instrument is  
resting on the keyboard stand.The batteries can fall out of the bat-  
tery compartment and possibly cause damage. Always turn the  
instrument over before opening the battery compartment cover.  
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Setting Up  
Handling SmartMedia™* memory cards  
* SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
This instrument features a built-in SmartMedia card slot (on the front panel). It lets you save original data you’ve created  
on the instrument to a SmartMedia card, and allows you to load data from a card to the instrument. Be sure to handle  
SmartMedia cards with care. Follow the important precautions below.  
Compatible SmartMedia types  
About SmartMedia cards  
• 3.3V (3V) SmartMedia can be used. 5V type SmartMe-  
dia is not compatible with this instrument.  
• SmartMedia cards of five different memory capacities of  
(8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB) can be used  
with the instrument. SmartMedia cards greater than  
32MB can be used if they conform to the SSFDC Forum  
standard.  
Handle SmartMedia cards with care, and fol-  
low these precautions:  
• There are times when static electricity affects SmartMe-  
dia. Before you touch a SmartMedia card, touch some-  
thing metallic such as a door knob and aluminum sash,  
to reduce the possibility of static electricity.  
• Be sure to remove the SmartMedia card from the Smart-  
Media slot when it is not in use for a long time.  
• Do not expose the SmartMedia to direct sunlight,  
extremely high or low temperatures, or excessive  
humidity, dust or liquids.  
NOTE  
• SSFDC is an abbreviation for Solid State Floppy Disk Card  
(another name for SmartMedia cards). The SSFDC Forum is a  
voluntary organization established for the promotion of SmartMe-  
dia.  
• Do not place heavy objects on a SmartMedia card or  
bend or apply pressure to the card in any way.  
• Do not touch the gold-plated terminals of the SmartMe-  
dia card or put any metallic plate onto the terminals.  
• Do not expose the SmartMedia card to magnetic fields,  
such as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors,  
etc., since magnetic fields can partially or completely  
erase data on the SmartMedia, rendering it unreadable.  
• Do not attach anything other than the provided labels to  
a SmartMedia. Also make sure that labels are attached in  
the proper location.  
Formatting SmartMedia cards  
• If you find that you are unable to use new, blank Smart-  
Media cards or cards that have been used with other  
devices, you may need to format them. For details on  
mind that all data on the card will be lost after format-  
ting. Make sure to check beforehand whether or not the  
card contains important data.  
NOTE  
• SmartMedia cards formatted on this device may or may not be  
useable as is on other devices.  
To protect your data (write-protect):  
• To prevent inadvertent erasure of important data, affix  
the write-protect seal (provided in the SmartMedia  
package) onto the designated area (within the circle) of  
the SmartMedia card. Conversely, to save data on the  
SmartMedia card, make sure to remove the write-protect  
seal from the card.  
Inserting/removing SmartMedia cards  
Inserting SmartMedia cards  
• Insert the SmartMedia card with the terminal (gold-  
plated) side face up into the card slot, until it fits into  
place.  
• Do not insert the SmartMedia card in the wrong direc-  
tion.  
• Do not reuse a seal that has been peeled off.  
• Do not insert anything other than a SmartMedia card in  
the slot.  
Data Backup  
• For maximum data security, Yamaha recommends that  
you keep two copies of important data on separate  
SmartMedia cards. This gives you a backup if one card  
is lost or damaged.  
Removing SmartMedia cards  
• Before removing the SmartMedia card, be sure to con-  
firm that the card is not in use, or it is not being accessed  
by the instrument. Then pull the card out slowly by  
hand. If the SmartMedia card is being accessed*, a mes-  
sage indicating that it is in use appears on the instru-  
ment's display.  
* Accessing includes saving, loading, formatting, deleting  
and making directory. Also, be aware that the instrument  
will automatically access the SmartMedia to check the  
media type when it is inserted while the instrument is  
turned on.  
CAUTION  
• Never attempt to remove the SmartMedia card or turn the  
power off during accessing. Doing so can damage the data  
on the instrument or card and possibly damage the Smart-  
Media card itself.  
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Setting Up  
Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on.  
Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT jack)  
Connecting to a computer (USB terminal)  
The DGX-505/305 speakers are automatically shut off  
when a plug is inserted into this jack.  
The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an exter-  
nal output.  
You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a key-  
board amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or  
other line-level audio device to send the instrument’s  
output signal to that device.  
Connect the instrument’s USB terminal to the USB ter-  
minal of a computer, and you can transfer performance  
data and song files between the two (page 80).  
To use the USB data-transfer features you’ll need to do  
the following:  
WARNING  
• Connect the USB terminal of the computer to the  
USB terminal on the instrument using a standard  
USB cable.  
• Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for long peri-  
ods of time; doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it may be  
damaging to your hearing.  
• Install the USB MIDI driver on your computer.  
CAUTION  
Installation of the USB MIDI driver is described on  
With this capability you can, for example, use the  
Musicsoft Downloader software provided on the sup-  
plied CD-ROM to transfer songs from your computer to  
the instrument’s SmartMedia or flash memory.  
• To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external  
devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to  
observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment  
damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their  
minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while  
playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.  
NOTE  
Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN JACK)  
• Make sure to purchase a quality USB cable at a musical instrument  
store, computer store or electrical appliance store.  
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.  
An FC5 footswitch is supplied with the DGX-505.  
DGX-305 owners can purchase an FC5 separately if  
footswitch functionality is required.  
NOTE  
• Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUS-  
TAIN jack before turning on the power.  
• Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this  
changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed  
footswitch operation.  
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Setting Up  
Turn on the power  
Music Rest  
Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOL-  
UME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON]  
switch to turn on the power. Pressing the switch again  
turns the power off.  
Insert the music rest  
into the slots as shown.  
the instrument when the power is turned on. If no  
backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument set-  
tings are restored to the initial factory defaults when the  
power is turned on.  
CAUTION  
• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is  
still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are  
not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the  
AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the bat-  
teries from the instrument.  
CAUTION  
• Never attempt to turn off the power during writing, otherwise the  
data on the instrument may be damaged or lost.  
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Panel Controls and Terminals  
Song Category List  
Style Category List  
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q [STANDBY/ON] switch......................................page 13  
w [MASTER VOLUME] control..................... pages 13, 17  
e [TOUCH] button ................................................page 57  
r [HARMONY] button...........................................page 31  
t [DUAL] button ...................................................page 24  
y [SPLIT] button...................................................page 25  
u [DEMO] button ..................................................page 21  
i [LESSON MODE] button...................................page 40  
o [LESSON L/R] button........................................page 39  
! [LESSON REPEAT & LEARN] button..............page 42  
! [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button............page 16  
! [FUNCTION] button................................... pages 52, 70  
! [PC] button........................................................page 81  
! [METRONOME] button .....................................page 56  
! [PORTABLE GRAND] button ........................... page 27  
! [SONG] button .................................................. page 35  
! [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.................. page 43  
! [STYLE] button ................................................. page 29  
! [VOICE] button.................................................. page 23  
@ [FILE CONTROL] button .................................. page 74  
@ [EXECUTE] button............................................ page 74  
@ Dial............................................................. pages 51, 70  
@ CATEGORY buttons [ ], [ ].................. pages 51, 70  
@ Number buttons [0] – [9],  
[+] and [-] buttons..................................... pages 51, 70  
@ [ACMP ON/OFF] / [  
@ [SYNC STOP] button ........................................ page 33  
@ [SYNC START] / [ ] button..................... pages 30, 66  
] button .......... pages 29, 65  
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Display  
Voice Category List  
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@ [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] / [r ] button .......... pages 30, 66  
@ [MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [
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# USB terminal............................................. pages 12, 80  
$ SUSTAIN jack.................................................... page 12  
$ [LCD CONTRAST] knob................................... page 53  
$ PHONES/OUTPUT jack..................................... page 12  
$ DC IN 12V jack .................................................. page 10  
# [START/STOP] / [  
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# [LYRICS] button ................................................page 38  
# [SCORE] button ................................................page 37  
# [TEMPO/TAP] button ........................................page 21  
# [EXIT] button.....................................................page 52  
# REGIST. MEMORY  
[] (MEMORY/BANK), [1], [2] buttons.............page 68  
# SONG MEMORY  
[REC], [1] – [5], [A] buttons..............................page 46  
# Card Slot (for SmartMedia) ...................... pages 11, 73  
# [PITCH BEND] wheel ........................................page 27  
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The Easy Way To Play Piano  
Quick Guide  
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!You could even just tap one key and the results would be a beau-  
tiful melody. So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music,  
you can have some musical fun.  
The performance assistant technology has two types – Chord and Melody.  
Chord .............. Select this type when you want to play with both hands.You’ll get beautifully  
arranged sound no matter what you play.  
Melody............. This type lets you play the melody with just one finger.  
Try the Chord type to begin with, and then try the Melody type. The secret to the performance assistant technology’s  
ability to turn random playing into music is divulged on page 20. Enjoy the feature for a while first, then read about  
how its done.  
Chord Type – Play With Both Hands  
To use the performance assistant technology Chord type you must be playing a song that includes chord data.  
Press the [SONG] button.  
1
NOTE  
The song number and name will be highlighted. When the song is highlighted on  
• For details on Chords, see page  
64.  
the display you can use the dial or other selection controls to select a different  
song.  
The song is highlighted.The num-  
ber and name of the currently  
selected song is displayed here.  
Select a song.  
2
NOTE  
Rotate the dial and watch the highlighted song names – for this example we’ll  
• MIDI songs included on the sup-  
select song “026 Twinkle Star.”  
plied Accessory CD-ROM can  
also be transferred to the instru-  
ment and used with the perfor-  
mance assistant technology.  
The song displayed here will  
be played.  
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button.  
3
The PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT display will appear.  
The display includes icons that show whether the performance assistant technol-  
ogy is on or off, and whether the chord or melody type is selected. Press the  
[PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the function on or off. Use the  
[+] and [-] buttons to select the chord or melody type.  
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The indicator flashes in response  
to the song chord data.  
The currently selected type is shown.  
ON/OFF  
“ON” will appear when the perfor-  
mance assistant technology is on.  
Pressing the [PERFORMANCE  
ASSISTANT] button alternates  
between “ON” and “OFF.” Make sure  
this is “ON” when you intend to use  
the performance assistant technology.  
The [-] button selects the  
CHORD type and the [+]  
button selects the MEL-  
ODY type. The graphic  
knob in the display will  
indicate the selected  
setting.  
Press the [START/STOP] button.  
4
Song playback will begin.  
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume.  
Adjust  
volume  
Play on the keyboard.  
5
To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then, with your hands spread as  
shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and  
right hands (any notes will do).  
You will get even better  
results if you match your  
left-hand rhythm to  
rhythm of the cord indi-  
cator in the display.  
Sounds like you’re  
playing the right  
notes!  
How does it sound? You’ll get acceptable results no matter where you play  
thanks to the performance assistant technology Chord type!  
Next try the three playing methods illustrated below. Different ways of playing  
produce different results.  
Play with the left and right hands  
Play with the left and right hands  
Play alternately with the left  
at the same timing – type 1.  
at the same timing – type 2.  
and right hands – type 3.  
Play 3 notes at once  
with your right hand.  
Play 1 note at a time with your right  
hand (for example: index finger mid-  
dle finger ring finger).  
Play 3 notes at once  
with your right hand.  
Once you get a feel for it, try playing chords with your left hand and a melody  
with your right … or any other combination.  
Song playback will stop automatically when the song has played all the way  
through.  
You can also stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.  
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Melody Type – Play With One Finger  
Using the same song, try playing the melody with just one finger.  
To use the performance assistant technology Melody type you must be playing a song that includes melody data.  
• If you’ve completed the steps on the preceding pages, go straight to step 2  
below.  
NOTE  
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2
• Press the [EXIT] button if you  
want to return to the MAIN dis-  
play.  
• If you want to use the Melody before the Chord type, carry out steps 1 – 3 on  
page 16 and then continue from step 2 below.  
Press the [+] button.  
This switches to the performance assistant technology Melody type. The graphic  
knob in the display will rotate to indicate the new setting. Make sure the ON/  
OFF icon is set to ON.  
The graphic  
knob will rotate  
to the Melody  
position.  
The [+] button selects the MEL-  
ODY type and the [-] button  
selects the CHORD type.  
ON  
Press the [START/STOP] button.  
3
Because the Melody type has been selected, the song melody will not sound.  
You can enjoy playing the melody yourself (step 4).  
Song start!  
Play on the keyboard.  
4
To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then tap a key with one finger of  
your right hand in time with the music. You can play any key.  
Sounds like a  
melody!  
How does it sound? You’ve played the melody using only one finger thanks to  
the performance assistant technology Melody type!  
Song playback will stop automatically when the song has played all the way  
through.  
You can also stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.  
When you want to end the performance assistant technology type press the [PERFORMANCE ASSIS-  
TANT] button.  
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Make Use Of the Score In the Melody Type  
If you want to play the melody with the correct rhythm or play ad-lib lines, use the on-  
screen score feature.  
Displaying the Score  
After performing steps 1 – 3 on the previous page, press the [SCORE] button.  
The melody score will appear.  
Marker  
Chord  
Melody  
The Score Is Handy When …  
You Want To Play With the Correct Rhythm  
Use the score when you’re playing a melody you’re not familiar with. The marker will  
indicate the current position in the score during playback. If you play a key each time  
the marker appears above a note in the score you will be able to play the melody with  
the correct “original” rhythm.  
Play while watching  
the marker  
You Want To Play Jazzy Ad-lib Lines  
When you are using the performance assistant technology Melody type and you play  
on the keyboard during breaks in the melody, jazzy* ad-lib phrases will automatically  
be created. For example, measures 048 through 055 of the song (“001 Don’t Know  
Why”) are a break in the melody. Try creating interesting ad-lib phrases during the  
breaks.  
NOTE  
• Jazz Rhythm  
The term “jazz rhythm” usually  
refers to a light-hearted swing-  
ing rhythm. Here’s a written  
explanation.  
Straight rhythm:  
(one, two, three, four, …)  
* Playing With a Jazz Feel  
A more jazzy rhythm:  
You can play any keys you like. Begin by playing one note at a time with the right-  
hand fingers in sequence: thumb index middle. Then play a simple scale (ex:  
do-re-mi ...) including black keys while adding dynamic variation. When you get  
used to playing like this try adding your left hand. Play chords (multiple notes)  
with the left hand in the spaces between what the right hand is playing.  
You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.  
(one-two-three, two-two-three,  
three-two-three …)  
Most jazz rhythms have a “trip-  
let” feel like the last one above.  
Keep this feel in mind while  
playing your jazz ad-lib phrases!  
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— The Secret Of the performance assistant technology —  
How It Creates Music From Random Notes  
When you use the Chord type, the performance assistant technology reads the chord data from the song and only  
assigns notes that will “work” at that moment to the keyboard. In the Melody type it reads the song’s melody data and  
assigns the appropriate note(s) to the key(s) you play, so you can play the melody by playing any keys. Going back to  
the Chord type, since the chords of a song are constantly changing, different notes and chords will be produced even if  
you repeatedly play the same keys.  
Song  
• Melody data  
• Chord data  
• Rhythm data  
Playback  
performance assistant technology  
Chord type  
Melody type  
Chord tones and  
other usable notes  
are assigned to the  
keyboard.  
The melody notes  
are assigned to the  
keys.  
You produce a harmoni-  
ous group of notes no  
matter where you play.  
You will play the melody  
no matter what keys you  
play.  
Songs That Can Be Used With the performance assistant technology  
When the Chord type is selected the performance assistant technology can only be used with songs that include chord  
data. In the same way, when the Melody type is selected the performance assistant technology will only work with  
songs that include melody data. In order to find out if a song includes the required data, first select the song and then  
melody type.  
External Songs and the performance assistant technology  
In addition to the instrument’s internal songs, the 70 songs provided on the Accessory CD-ROM (page 84) can be  
used with the performance assistant technology. A list of the MIDI songs included on the Accessory CD-ROM is pro-  
Songs downloaded from the Internet can also be used with the performance assistant technology as long as they  
include the required chord and/or melody data. Transfer song files you want to use from your computer to the instru-  
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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] – [9] number buttons to set to tempo to anywhere  
from 032 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute.  
You can also set the tempo by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo – 4 times for time sig-  
natures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song playback by pressing the  
button just twice.  
You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons.  
When you’re done with the tempo setting press [EXIT] twice to return to the MAIN display.  
Play the Demo Song  
You can use the performance assistant technology Chord type with the demo song (the Melody type cannot be used).  
Press the [DEMO] button.  
1
The demo display that introduces some of the instrument’s features will appear,  
NOTE  
• The default language for the dis-  
play is English, but you can also  
switch to Japanese – see page  
and the demo song will start playing. Listen to some of the outstanding instru-  
ment voices provided!  
22. The change will take effect  
the next time to select the demo  
display.  
Try playing the keyboard.  
2
The following display will appear after the demo song has been playing for a  
while.  
This indicates that the performance assistant technology feature is now ON, and  
you can start playing along on the keyboard.  
After a little while, the performance assistant technology feature will automati-  
cally be OFF, which is indicated on the display.  
The demo song will automatically repeat from the beginning after it has played  
all the way through.  
You can stop demo playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.  
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Changing the Display Language  
This instrument allows you to select English or Japanese as the display  
language.The default display language is English, but if you switch to  
Japanese the lyrics, file names, demo display, and some messages will  
be displayed in Japanese where appropriate.  
Press the [FUNCTION] button.  
1
2
Press a CATEGORY button a number of times until the  
“Language” item appears.  
The currently selected display language will appear below the “Language” item.  
When highlighted you can use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the language as  
required.  
Language item  
The currently selected  
language  
Select a display language.  
3
The [+] button selects English and the [-] button selects Japanese.  
If you switch to Japanese, lyrics, file names, demo display, and some message  
will be displayed in Japanese where appropriate. Other displays will be in  
English.  
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button for longer than a second.  
4
The language selection will be stored in the internal flash memory so that it is  
retained even when the power is turned off.  
Press [EXIT] to return to the MAIN display.  
5
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Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices  
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.  
Select and Play a Voice – MAIN  
This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard. In DGX-505/305 terminology this voice is  
known as the “main voice.”  
Press the [VOICE] button.  
1
The VOICE-MAIN voice number and name in the MAIN display will be high-  
NOTE  
• If you press and hold the  
[VOICE] button for longer than a  
second a voice list will appear.  
lighted. You can now use the dial or other selection controls to select a different  
voice.  
You can then select the main  
voice from the voice list.  
The VOICE-MAIN voice  
number and name will be  
highlighted. The currently  
selected voice is shown.  
Select the voice you want to play.  
2
While watching the highlighted voice name rotate the dial. The available voices  
will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the  
main voice.  
For this example select the 096 Flute voice.  
Select 096 Flute  
Play the keyboard.  
3
Try selecting and playing a variety of voices.  
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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] button.  
1
NOTE  
The [DUAL] button turns the dual voice on or off.  
• The dual voice feature cannot  
be used during a song lesson  
When turned on the dual voice icon will appear in the display. The currently  
selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the  
keyboard.  
Dual voice  
icon  
Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second.  
2
Hold the [VOICE] button until a voice list like the one shown below appears.  
Main voice selection display  
The currently selected main  
voice is highlighted  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
Press the [VOICE] button again.  
3
The dual voice selection display will appear.  
Dual voice selection display  
The currently selected dual voice  
is highlighted.You can now use  
the dial to select a different dual  
voice.  
Select the desired dual voice.  
4
Watch the highlighted dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to  
use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice.  
For this example try selecting the 114 Vibraphone voice.  
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Play the keyboard.  
5
Two voices will sound at the  
same time.  
Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.  
Press [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.  
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 point  
Split voice  
Main voice and  
dual voice  
Press the [SPLIT] button.  
1
NOTE  
The [SPLIT] button turns the split voice on or off.  
• The split voice feature cannot  
be used during a song lesson  
When turned on the split voice icon will appear in the display. The currently  
selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard split point.  
Split voice  
icon  
Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second.  
2
Hold the [VOICE] button until a voice list like the one shown below appears.  
Main voice selection display  
The currently selected main  
voice is highlighted  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
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Press the [VOICE] button twice more.  
3
The split voice selection display will appear. The split voice will be highlighted  
so that you can use the dial to select a different split voice.  
Split voice selection display  
The currently selected split  
voice is highlighted.  
Select the desired split voice.  
4
Watch the highlighted 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 036 Folk  
Guitar voice.  
Play the keyboard.  
5
Try selecting and playing a range of split voices.  
Press [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.  
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Play the Grand Piano Voice  
When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button.  
Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.  
NOTE  
The “001 Live! Grand Piano” voice will be selected.  
• When you press the [PORTA-  
BLE GRAND] button all settings  
other than touch sensitivity are  
turned off. The dual and split  
voices will also be turned off, so  
only the Grand Piano voice will  
play over the entire keyboard.  
Pitch Bend  
The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the wheel  
upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower the pitch.  
If you use this feature with a voice such as the “043 Overdriven” guitar voice (page 23), you can produce remarkably  
realistic string-bending effects.  
Touch Response  
When touch response is on you can control the volume of notes according to how hard you play the keys – much like  
a real piano responds to subtle touch nuances. When touch response is off the same volume will be produced no mat-  
ter how hard you play the keys.  
Press the [TOUCH] button.  
The [TOUCH] button turns touch response on or off. Touch response is normally  
NOTE  
Touch response sensitivity can  
be adjusted in three steps –  
on. When touch response is on the touch response icon will appear in the display.  
Touch  
response icon  
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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  
Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments. When you select a violin or other normal  
instrument main voice, for example, all keys produce the sound of the same violin, only at different pitches. If  
you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key produces the sound of a different drum or percus-  
sion instrument.  
Drum Kit Selection Procedure (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 23)  
Press the [VOICE] button from the MAIN display.  
1
Use the dial to select “122 Standard Kit 1”.  
2
Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds!  
3
Don’t forget the black keys! You’ll hear a trian-  
gle, maracas, bongos, drums … a comprehen-  
sive variety of drum and percussion sounds. For  
details on the instruments included in the drum  
kit voices (voice numbers 122 – 133), see the  
Sound Effects  
The sound effects are included in the drum kit voice group (voice numbers 132 and 133). When either of these  
voices are selected you will be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard.  
Sound Effect Selection Procedure (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 23)  
Press the [VOICE] button from the MAIN display.  
1
Use the dial to select “133 SFX Kit 2”.  
2
Try out each key and enjoy the sound effects!  
3
As you try out the various keys you’ll hear the  
sound of a submarine, a telephone bell, a  
creaking door, and many other useful effects.  
“132 SFX Kit 1” includes lightning, running  
water, laughter, dogs barking, and others.  
Some keys do not have assigned sound effects,  
and will therefore produce no sound.  
For details on the instruments included in the  
SFX kit voices (voice numbers 132 – 133), see  
“SFX Kit 1” and “SFX Kit 2” in the “Drum kit  
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Styles (Auto Accompaniment)  
This instrument includes an auto-accompaniment feature that plays  
appropriate “styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment) when you  
play left-hand chords. 135 different styles covering a wide range of  
musical genres are provided (see page 102 for a complete style list).  
Here’s how you can use the auto-accompaniment feature.  
Play Along With Auto Accompaniment – STYLE  
Press the [STYLE] button.  
1
The current style number and name will be highlighted.You can now use the dial  
to select the desired style.  
The currently selected  
style number and name  
is displayed here.  
Select a style.  
2
Use the dial to select a style.  
For this example try selecting the “080 PopBossa” style.  
Press the [START/STOP] button.  
3
NOTE  
Rhythm-only playback of the selected style will begin.  
• Since style number 112 and the  
pianist category styles (124 –  
135) have no rhythm parts, no  
sound will be produced if you  
start rhythm-only playback. To  
use these styles turn the auto-  
accompaniment and play on the  
keyboard as described on page  
paniment parts will sound).  
Style rhythm start!  
Press the [START/STOP] button again.  
4
The style rhythm will stop.  
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button.  
5
NOTE  
This turns auto-accompaniment on. Check that “ACMP” appears in the display.  
• If “ACMP” is not showing in the  
display press the [ACMP ON/  
OFF] button so that it appears.  
The [ACMP ON/OFF] button  
alternately turns auto-accompa-  
niment on and off.  
“ACMP” appears when  
auto-accompaniment is on.  
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Quick Guide Styles (Auto Accompaniment)  
NOTE  
When Auto-accompaniment Is On …  
The left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “accompaniment range” in  
which you will play the chords that define the accompaniment.  
• The auto-accompaniment range  
of the keyboard can be changed  
as required by changing the  
Split point  
Accompaniment range  
If you press the [START/STOP] button at this point rhythm-only playback will  
begin. Then if you play a chord in the accompaniment range bass and chord  
accompaniment will also begin.  
You can start style playback in a number of ways – see page 33.  
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.  
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“INTRO A” or “INTRO B” will appear in the display. Style playback will then  
start with an introduction, which will lead to either the MAIN A or MAIN B  
accompaniment pattern, accordingly.  
Press the [SYNC START] button.  
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The [START/STOP] button will begin flashing, indicating that the synchro-start  
standby mode has been engaged.  
Synchro-start  
standby mode  
The Synchro-start Standby Mode Is …  
When the synchro-start standby mode is engaged style playback will begin as soon  
as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. You can  
disengage the synchro-start standby mode by pressing the [SYNC START] button  
again.  
Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompani-  
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ment range of the keyboard.  
Not sure how to play chords? No problem! This instrument is capable of playing  
chords even if you only play one key – refer to page 61 for detailed instructions  
for playing chords.  
There’s even a “Chord Dictionary” that will show you the fingerings for chords  
Split point  
Accompaniment range  
Style start  
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Styles (Auto Accompaniment) Quick Guide  
Play along with the style.  
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Play a melody with right hand while playing cords in the accompaniment range  
of the keyboard with your left hand. The [START/STOP] button will flash at the  
current playback tempo (red on the first beat of each measure, blue on the oth-  
ers).  
Accompaniment range  
Flashes at the  
current tempo  
Melody  
Chords  
Each style has two main patterns – MAIN A and MAIN B.  
If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button during playback a fill-in will play  
and then playback will switch to the other MAIN pattern.  
An example of how you might play a pattern:  
Style preparation  
Style stop  
INTRO A  
MAIN A  
FILL B  
MAIN B  
ENDING  
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to end.  
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Style playback will stop after an appropriate ending.  
Harmony  
This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice.  
When you press the [HARMONY] button to turn this feature on, the appropriate harmony type for the currently  
selected main voice is automatically selected. 26 different harmony types are provided. You can select a different har-  
mony type by following the procedure outlined below. The effect and operation of each harmony type is different –  
Press the [HARMONY] button.  
1
The [HARMONY] button turns the harmony feature on and off.  
NOTE  
• Harmony cannot be turned on  
or off during a song lesson.  
When harmony is on the harmony icon will appear in the display.  
Harmony  
icon  
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Quick Guide Styles (Auto Accompaniment)  
Press and hold the [HARMONY] button for longer than a second.  
2
The FUNCTION display will appear.  
NOTE  
You can also select the Har-  
mony Type item after pressing  
the [FUNCTION] button (page  
The Harmony Type title and the currently selected harmony type will be dis-  
played. Use the dial to select a different harmony type.  
The currently  
selected harmony  
type is shown here  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
Select a harmony type.  
3
Rotate the dial to select a harmony type from 01 through 26. Select “03 (Block)”  
for this example.  
NOTE  
• Harmony types 01 – 05 only  
function when auto-accompani-  
ment is on and a style is being  
played. Harmony notes are  
added to the right-hand melody  
based on the chords played in  
the accompaniment range of the  
keyboard.  
• Harmony types 06 – 26 can be  
used when auto-accompani-  
ment is off. After step 4, try play-  
ing these harmony types after  
checking the operating condi-  
tions listed in the Harmony type  
“03 (Block)”  
selected  
Press the [EXIT] button.  
4
This will take you back to the MAIN display.  
Perform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 on page 29.  
5
Check that “ACMP” appears in the display. If “ACMP” is not showing in the dis-  
play press the [ACMP ON/OFF].  
“ACMP” appears  
Play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.  
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Style playback will begin.  
Split point  
Accompaniment range  
Play the keyboard.  
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Harmony notes will be added to a melody you play in the right-hand section of  
NOTE  
• The Harmony feature produces  
little or no effect with drum kit or  
sound effect voices. Use the  
Harmony feature with pitched  
instrument voices.  
the keyboard.  
Accompaniment range  
Melody  
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A Variety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style Playback  
I Ways To Start Style Playback  
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There are four different ways to start style playback, listed below. In all cases you will  
need to press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto-accompaniment on before  
actually starting style playback.  
Whichever method you choose, you can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] before start-  
ing playback. To begin your performance, an introduction will play automatically,  
then will automatically switch to the MAIN section when finished.  
Immediate Start  
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin rhythm-only playback of the selected  
style. The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the  
accompaniment range of the keyboard.  
Immediate start  
Chord Start  
Press the [SYNC START] button and the [START/STOP] button will begin flash-  
ing, indicating that the synchro start “standby” mode has been engaged. The style  
will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the  
keyboard.  
Accompaniment  
range  
Style playback begins  
when you play a chord  
Synchro-start  
standby  
Synchro Stop  
When this function is selected the accompaniment style will only play while you  
are playing chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Style playback  
will stop when you release the keys.  
Press the [SYNC STOP] button. The synchro-start standby mode will be engaged  
and the [START/STOP] button will begin flashing. Style playback will begin as  
soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, but then  
Style playback will stop (the synchro start standby mode will be re-engaged) when  
you release the left-hand keys. Style playback will continue only while you are  
actually playing in the keyboard’s accompaniment range.  
Accompaniment  
range  
The style will play  
while you are playing  
the keys  
Synchro-start  
standby  
Style playback will  
stop when you  
release the keys  
Synchro-stop indicator  
Press the [SYNC STOP] button to disengage the synchro-stop mode.  
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Tap Start  
You can supply a count-in at any tempo you like to start playback. Simply tap the  
[TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo – 4 times for time signatures in 4, and 3 times  
for time signatures in 3 – and the selected style will begin playing at the tapped  
tempo.  
Start at the tapped tempo  
Ways To Stop Style Playback  
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The following three methods can be used to stop style playback.  
Immediate Stop  
Playback will stop as soon as you press the [START/STOP] button.  
Immediate stop  
Stop and Enter Synchro Start Mode  
If you press the [SYNC START] button during style playback, playback will stop  
immediately and the synchro-start standby mode will be engaged (the [START/  
STOP] button will flash).  
Stop immediately and enter  
the Synchro Start mode  
Synchro-start  
standby  
Play the Ending and Stop  
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to begin playing ending section. Playback  
will stop when the ending has played all the way through.  
Stop after ending plays  
If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is  
playing) the ending will play ritardando (the tempo will gradually get slower).  
Changing the Voice  
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During style playback the voice you play on the keyboard is the currently selected  
main/dual/split voices. Select an appropriate voice for the style you are using in the  
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Using Songs  
This instrument has 30 built in songs that you can simply listen to and enjoy,  
or use with a range of other features. Use the songs with the lesson features  
described on page 39 and you have an advanced learning tool that will let  
you learn playing techniques as well as score reading.The internal songs  
aren’t the only ones you can use, however. Songs you have created yourself  
or those you have downloaded from the Internet can also be used with many  
of the instrument’s features.  
The term “SONG” refers to a data file including both melody and auto-accompaniment data.  
Select and Listen To a Song  
Select a song after referring to the preset song category list on page 36.  
If you want to listen to an external song file which has been transferred from a computer (036 –), use the “Media Select”  
function (page 67) to select the media containing the song you want to listen to (flash memory/SmartMedia) before  
performing the following steps.  
Press the [SONG] button.  
1
The song is highlighted. The song number and name will be highlighted. You  
NOTE  
You can also press and hold the  
can now use the dial to select a different song.  
[SONG] button for longer than a  
second, and then select a song  
from the song list which  
appears.  
The song is highlighted.  
The song number and name  
of the currently selected  
song are highlighted  
Select a song.  
2
Rotate the dial to select the song you want to listen to.  
NOTE  
• In addition to the dial you can  
also use the [+] and [-] buttons  
or the number buttons [0] – [9]  
to directly select songs.  
The song displayed here can  
be played  
Listen to the song.  
3
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song.  
You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button again.  
Song start!  
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Quick Guide Using Songs  
Types Of Songs  
The following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-505/305.  
Preset Songs (the 30 songs built into the instrument)................ Song numbers 001 – 030.  
User Songs (recordings of your own performances) .................. Song numbers 031 – 035.  
External song files (song data transferred from a computer*) ... Song numbers 036 –.  
transfer the songs to the instrument.  
The different types of songs can be saved to different song numbers. The chart below shows the basic DGX-505/305  
processes flow for using the preset songs, user songs, and external song files – from storage to playback.  
Computer  
Your own performance  
External song file  
Hint!:You can have some-  
one play a piece and tempo-  
rarily save it in a user bank  
as a user file, then save the  
song file to SmartMedia  
memory SMF format from  
where it can be used as a  
lesson song.  
Record  
Transfer  
External song files can  
be saved either to  
SmartMedia memory  
(036 –) or flash mem-  
ory (036 –). Use the  
Media Select function  
to choose the media.  
Media select (page 67)  
DGX-505/305 Song  
Storage locations  
NOTE  
Preset Songs  
(001 – 030)  
User Songs  
Memory Card  
Flash Memory  
(036 – 547)  
(031 – 035)  
(036 – 929)  
• User songs cannot produce  
score display as they are. If  
you convert a user song file to  
SMF and save it to SmartMe-  
dia memory, however, it  
becomes capable of produc-  
ing score display and can be  
used with the lesson features.  
SMF  
conversion  
The 30 songs  
built into the  
instrument.  
Stored in the  
internal flash  
memory.  
Save to  
Save to inter-  
nal flash mem-  
ory. Currently  
available.  
SmartMedia.  
Currently  
available.  
Save  
• Different flash memory areas  
are used to store user songs  
and external song files trans-  
ferred from a computer. User  
songs cannot be directly  
transferred to the external  
song file flash memory area,  
and vice versa.  
Media Select  
Play  
Preset Song Categories  
The 30 preset songs have been organized into 8 categories that make it easier to select appropriate songs for lessons.  
Refer to this chart when selecting songs.  
Category  
Favorites  
Number  
001 – 003  
004 – 008  
Ideal for …  
Popular songs, for people who want to play pops.  
Right-hand melody songs. Ideal for beginner lessons.  
Easy Play  
Folk songs arranged for piano. For people who want to play in a  
classic style.  
Pianist  
009 – 013  
Organist  
Advanced  
Band Play  
Duet  
014 – 016  
017 – 021  
022 – 024  
025 – 027  
028 – 030  
Players who enjoy the rich resonance of organ pieces.  
Lively tunes … when it’s time to move up from one-hand lessons.  
Slow ballade. Experience the role of the pianist in an ensemble.  
Songs made up of two right-hand melodies.  
Holidays  
Songs for anyone who wants to expand their repertoire.  
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Using Songs Quick Guide  
Displaying the Song Score  
This instrument is capable of display the scores of songs.  
Scores are displayed for the 30 internal preset songs as well as songs stored in SmartMedia or flash memory.  
And although user songs you record yourself cannot display a score as is, they can be converted to SMF (Standard  
MIDI File) format and stored to SmartMedia memory, from where they can be played with score display.  
Select a song.  
1
Press the [SCORE] button and a single-staff score will appear.  
2
There are two types of score display: single-staff and double-staff. These are  
NOTE  
• Both chords and lyrics will be  
alternately selected each time the [SCORE] button is pressed.  
shown in single-staff score dis-  
play of a song that includes  
chord and lyric data.  
• When there are many lyrics they  
may be displayed in two rows a  
measure.  
• Some lyrics may be abbreviated  
if the selected song has a lot of  
lyrics.  
• Small notes that are hard to  
read may be easier to read after  
you use the quantize function  
Single-staff  
Marker  
Melody score  
Chord  
Lyrics  
NOTE  
Double-staff  
• No lyrics are shown in double-  
staff.  
Press the [START/STOP] button.  
3
The song will begin playing. The triangular will move across the top of the score  
to indicate the current location.  
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Quick Guide Using Songs  
Display the Lyrics  
If a song contains lyric data, the lyrics can be made to appear on the display.  
No lyrics will be displayed for a song that contains no lyric data even if the [LYRICS] button is pressed.  
Select a song.  
1
Select a song between 001 – 003 by performing steps 1 and 2 described on page  
NOTE  
• Songs downloaded from the  
Internet or commercially avail-  
able song files, including XF for-  
compatible with the lyrics dis-  
play features as long as they are  
standard MIDI file format files  
containing lyric data. Lyrics dis-  
play may not be possible with  
some files.  
Press the [LYRICS] button.  
2
The title, lyricist, and composer of the song will appear on the display.  
NOTE  
• If the lyrics display shows gar-  
bled characters, try changing  
Song title, lyricist,  
and composer.  
Press the [START/STOP] button.  
3
The song will play back while the lyrics and chords are shown on the display.  
The lyrics will be highlighted to show the current location in the song.  
Lyrics and chord  
display  
Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display  
Number  
Name  
001  
Don’t Know Why (Jesse Harris)  
My Favorite Things (From The Sound Of Music)  
(Oscar Hammerstein II/Richard Rogers)  
002  
003  
Fly Me To the Moon (In Other Words) (Bart Howard)  
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Select a Song For a Lesson  
Yamaha Education Suite 4  
You can select any 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/SmartMedia. During  
the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong  
notes. Song playback will slow down to a speed you can handle.  
It’s never too late to start learning!  
The lesson procedure is as follows:  
NOTE  
Select the song you want to learn.  
(Refer to the category list on page 36)  
• The [SCORE] button and the  
[LYRICS] button will not function  
during a lesson.  
Select the part you want to work on  
(right hand, left hand, both hands)  
(Refer to step 2 below)  
Select lesson 1, 2, or 3.  
Lesson 1 ...........(Learn to play the correct notes): The song will wait until you play the right note.  
Lesson 2 ...........(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.  
Lesson 3 ...........(Learn to play the correct notes at the correct timing along with the song): here’s where you can perfect your  
technique.  
The songs available for your practices are the ones in SMF Format 0 (page 76). You need to specify which channels  
are to be played back as the right/left-hand parts when you practice the songs downloaded from the Internet (page 83).  
Lesson 1: Waiting  
NOTE  
Select a song for your lesson.  
1
• Song numbers 004 – 008 (Sim-  
ple melodies) are intended for  
use as right-hand lessons, and  
cannot be used for left-hand or  
Press the [SONG] button from the MAIN display so that the song number and  
name are highlighted. Use the dial to select the song you want to use for your  
lesson. As listed on page 36 there are a variety of song types. For this example  
both-hands lessons.  
select “011 Londonderr Air” from the “PIANIST” category (009 – 013).  
Normally “R” (Right hand)  
will appear in the upper  
right corner of the MAIN  
display.You can start a  
right-hand lesson simply by  
pressing the [LESSON  
MODE] button.  
Select the part you want to practice.  
2
Press the [LESSON L/R] button to select the part you want to practice. Each time  
you press the [LESSON L/R] button the parts are selected in sequence: right hand  
left hand both hands right hand …. The currently selected part is shown  
in the upper right corner of the display.  
Select “R” for a right-hand lesson,  
Lfor a left-hand lesson, or “LR”  
for a both-hands lesson.  
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Use the [LESSON MODE] button to select Lesson 1.  
3
Press the [LESSON MODE] button to select Lesson 1.  
NOTE  
• When you switch lesson modes  
an explanation of the selected  
lesson will appear on the display  
for a few seconds before the les-  
son begins.  
Each time the [LESSON MODE] button is pressed the lesson modes are selected in  
sequence: Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Off Lesson 1 …. The currently  
selected mode is shown in the upper right corner of the display.  
• If the score display is not ready  
by the time the explanation dis-  
play disappears, prepare-in-  
progress message will appear  
on the display until the score is  
ready.  
What the upper-right-corner  
displays mean:  
Right Left Both  
Hand Hand hands  
Lesson 1  
Lesson 2  
Lesson 3  
R1  
R2  
R3  
L1  
L2  
L3  
LR1  
LR2  
LR3  
Song playback will begin automatically when you select Lesson 1.  
Play the note shown immediately below the triangular score marker (). The dot  
on the graphic keyboard indicates the key you need to press to play that note.  
When you play the correct note the marker will move to the next note you need  
to play. The song will wait until you play the correct note.  
Marker  
Left-hand part  
Right-hand part  
(In the case of a right-hand lesson)  
Marker  
Shifting the keyboard left or right.  
The hidden (  
) areas of the keyboard can be brought into view by pressing the  
[+] or [-] button.  
The displayed range (61 keys)  
(In the case of the  
DGX-505)  
Actual keyboard range  
(DGX-505 = 88 keys/DGX-305 = 76 keys)  
61 keys of the keyboard’s range are shown on the display. The DGX-505 actually  
has 88 keys, while the DGX-305 has 76 keys. In some songs that include very high  
or low notes, those notes may fall outside the displayed range and may not be  
shown on the display. In such cases an “over” indicator appear to the left or right of  
the graphic keyboard. Use the [+] or [-] button to shift the keyboard left or right so  
you can see the notes (the marker will appear on the appropriate key in the  
display). Notes that actually fall outside the keyboard’s range cannot be used in the  
lesson.  
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Select a Song For a Lesson Quick Guide  
See HowYou’ve Done  
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When the lesson song has played all the way  
through your performance will be evaluated in 4  
levels: OK, Good, Very Good, or Excellent. “Excel-  
lent!” is the highest evaluation.  
NOTE  
The evaluation will appear after you have played all the way through the song. After  
the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will start again from the beginning.  
Press the [START/STOP] button to exit from the lesson mode and return to the MAIN  
display.  
• The evaluation feature can be  
turned off via the FUNCTION  
Once you’ve mastered Lesson 1, move on to Lesson 2.  
Lesson 2: Your Tempo  
Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and  
2 on page 39).  
1
Press the [LESSON MODE] button twice to start Lesson 2.  
2
Each time the [LESSON MODE] button is pressed the lesson modes are selected  
in sequence: Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Off Lesson 1 …  
Icons representing the selected  
part and lesson appear in the  
upper right corner of the display.  
In this case the icons “R2” indi-  
cate that right-hand lesson 2  
has been selected.  
Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 2 is selected.  
The triangular marker will appear in the score display, and will move to indicate  
the current note in the song. Try to play the notes at the correct timing. As you  
learn to play the right notes at the right timing the tempo will increase until even-  
tually you’ll be playing at the song’s original tempo.  
Play while following the  
score marker  
Left-hand part  
Right-hand part  
(In the case of a right-hand lesson)  
The evaluation display will appear when the song has played all the way  
through.  
Press the [START/STOP] button to exit from the lesson mode and return to the  
MAIN display.  
Once you’ve mastered Lesson 2, move on to Lesson 3.  
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Lesson 3: Minus One  
Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and  
1
2
2 on page 39).  
Press the [LESSON MODE] button three times to start Lesson 3.  
Each time the [LESSON MODE] button is pressed the lesson modes are selected  
in sequence: Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Off Lesson 1 …  
Icons representing the selected part  
and lesson appear in the upper right  
corner of the display. In this case the  
icons “R3” indicate that right-hand  
lesson 3 has been selected.  
Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 3 is selected.  
The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play.  
Play along while listening to the song. The score marker and keyboard marker in  
the display will indicate the notes to play.  
Marker  
Left-hand part  
Right-hand part  
(In the case of a right-hand lesson)  
Marker  
The evaluation display will appear when the song has played all the way through.  
Press the [START/STOP] button to exit from the lesson mode and return to the MAIN display.  
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 [LESSON 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-measure count-in. Playback will continue up to the point at which you  
pressed the [LESSON REPEAT & LEARN] button, and then jump back four measures and begin again  
after a count-in. This process will repeat, so all you have to do is press [LESSON REPEAT & LEARN]  
when you make a mistake in order to repeat practice of that section until you get it right.  
NOTE  
e Jump back 4 measures and repeat playback  
You can change the number of  
measures the Repeat and learn  
function jumps back by pressing  
a number button [0] – [9] during  
repeat playback.  
Song playback  
direction  
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Press immediately  
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A mistake!  
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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. Since songs are combinations of a melody and a  
style, you can create totally different arrangements by changing the  
style with which a song is played.You can also change the song’s mel-  
ody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image.  
Using the Easy Song Arranger  
Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.  
1
The song number and name in the EASY SONG ARRANGER MAIN display  
will be highlighted. You can now use the dial to select a different song.  
The currently selected song  
number and name are dis-  
played here.  
Select a song.  
2
Use the dial to select the song you want to arrange. For this example select “004  
Down By The River.”  
NOTE  
You can’t use the Easy Song  
Arranger directly with user  
songs (031 – 035), but you can  
convert user songs to SMF  
(Standard MIDI File) format and  
save them to SmartMedia mem-  
can be used with the Easy  
Arranger feature.  
Listen to the song.  
3
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the  
next step while the song is playing.  
NOTE  
• When playing song numbers  
022 – 024 while using the Easy  
Song Arranger, melody tracks  
will be automatically muted and  
no melody will sound. In order  
to hear the melody tracks you  
will need to press the SONG  
MEMORY buttons [3] – [5].  
Song start!  
Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.  
4
The style number and name in the EASY SONG ARRANGER MAIN display  
will be highlighted. You can now use the dial to select a different style.  
The currently selected style  
number and name are dis-  
played here.  
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Quick Guide Change a Song’s Style  
Select a style.  
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NOTE  
Rotate the dial and listen to how the song sounds with different styles. As you  
select different styles the song will remain the same while only the styles  
change. When you have selected a suitable style move on to the next step while  
the song is still playing (if you have stopped the song, start it again by pressing  
the [START/STOP] button).  
• Because the Easy Song  
Arranger uses song data you  
can’t specify chords by playing  
in the accompaniment range of  
the keyboard. The [ACMP ON/  
OFF] button will not function.  
• If the time signature of the song  
and style are different, the time  
signature of the song will be  
used.  
Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second.  
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Hold the [VOICE] button until the VOICE SELECT (MAIN) display appears.  
Each time you press the  
[VOICE] button the Dual  
Voice, Split Voice, Melody R,  
and Melody L displays will be  
selected in sequence.  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
Press the [VOICE] button three times.  
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The VOICE SELECT (MELODY R) display will appear so you can select the  
Melody R voice.  
VOICE SELECT (MELODY  
R) display  
The currently selected mel-  
ody voice will be displayed.  
Press three times  
NOTE  
Each time you press the [VOICE] button the section of the display title inside the  
parentheses will change: MAIN DUAL SPLIT MELODY R MEL-  
ODY L MAIN …. The MAIN, DUAL, and SPLIT displays allow you to  
change the keyboard voices, while the MELODY R and MELODY L display are  
used to change the song melody voice.  
• The Difference Between MEL-  
ODY R and MELODY L …  
Songs are a combination of a  
melody and an auto-accompani-  
ment style. Normally “melody”  
refers to the right-hand part, but  
in this instrument “melody” parts  
are provided for both the right  
and left hands. MELODY R is  
the melody part played by the  
right hand, and MELODY L is  
the melody part played by the  
left hand.  
Select a voice.  
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Use the dial to change the melody voice. As you select different melody voices  
the song will remain the same while only the melody voice changes (if you have  
stopped the song, start it again by pressing the [START/STOP] button).  
You can save the Easy Song Arranger settings to SmartMedia memory. Refer to  
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Record Your Own Performance  
You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user  
songs 031 through 035. Once your performances have been saved as user  
songs, they can be converted to SMF (Standard MID File) format files and  
saved to SmartMedia memory (page 76) and used with score display. So  
when inspiration strikes and you create a great melody, you can save it in  
both listenable and written score form.You can also record performances  
using the performance assistant technology.  
Recordable Data  
You can record to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) track.  
NOTE  
• A maximum of 5 user songs can  
be recorded. If you record a 6th  
song after recording to the 5  
available user song locations,  
choose a song number (031 –  
035) containing a song that you  
don’t mind erasing, or save the  
user song data to SmartMedia  
memory so that you can over-  
write the internal user song  
memory without permanently  
losing your song data.  
Each track can be recorded individually.  
Melody Track [1] – [5].................. Record the melody parts.  
Style Track [A] ............................. Records the chord part.  
Data Recorded On the Melody Tracks [1] – [5]  
Data Recorded On the  
Style Track [A]  
• Note on/off (keys pressed and released)  
Velocity (keyboard dynamics)  
Voice number  
• Reverb type*  
• Chorus type*  
• Harmony note  
• Sustain on/off  
• Tempo*/time signature* (only when the style track  
is not recorded)  
• Pitch bend  
• Chord changes and chord  
timing  
• Up to approximately 10,000  
notes can be recorded if you  
record only to the melody  
tracks. Up to approximately  
5,500 chord changes can be  
recorded if you record only to  
the style track.  
• Style pattern changes  
• Style number*  
• Reverb type*  
• Chorus type*  
• Tempo  
• Time signature*  
• Style volume*  
• User songs cannot display a  
score as is, but they can be con-  
verted to SMF (Standard MIDI  
File) format and stored to  
• Pitch bend range  
• Dual voice on/off  
SmartMedia memory (page 76),  
from which they can be played  
with score display.  
• Function sustain on/off  
• Main/Dual voice – Voice volume, Octave, Pan,  
Reverb send level, Chorus send level  
* These data items are recorded at the beginning of the track. Changes made during the song will  
not be recorded.  
Track Configuration  
To record your own performance, first use the SONG MEMORY [1] – [5] and [A] buttons to specify the track(s) you  
want to record on. The track you record on determines the part that plays back later.  
Melody  
Chords  
Specify  
track(s) and  
record  
Track [1] – Will play back as the right-hand  
melody part (MELODY R)  
Track [2] – Will play back as the left-hand mel-  
ody part (MELODY L)  
Track  
1
Track  
2
Track  
3
Track  
4
Track  
5
Track  
A
Tracks [3] – [5] – Will play back as “other” per-  
formance data.  
Right-hand  
melody  
(MELODY R) (MELODY L)  
Left-hand Other perfor-  
melody mance data  
Style  
Track [A] – Will play back as the Style (auto-  
accompaniment) part.  
The parts played by each track  
when a user song is played back.  
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Quick Guide Record Your Own Performance  
Recording Procedure  
From the MAIN display press the [SONG] button, then use  
the dial to select the user song number (031 – 035) you  
1
want to record to.  
Rotate the dial to select a  
song number between 031  
and 035.  
Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your  
selection on the display.  
2
CAUTION  
• If you record to track that con-  
tains previously-recorded  
data the previous data will be  
overwritten and lost.  
Record a Melody Track and the Accompaniment Track Together  
Press the melody track button [1] – [5] you want to record to while holding the  
[REC] button.  
NOTE  
Next, press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button.  
The selected tracks will be highlighted in the display.  
• Style accompaniment is auto-  
matically turned on when you  
select the style track [A] for  
recording.  
• Style accompaniment cannot  
turned on or off while recording  
is in progress.  
• If you use a split voice for  
recording, notes played to the  
left of the split point will not be  
recorded.  
Press and hold  
Track Selection Precautions  
Keep the following points in mind when selecting tracks for recording.  
• If you want to use the recorded melody for a right-hand lesson.  
Select track [1] for recording. If you select track [2] the part will be  
displayed as a left-hand part (MELODY L) and will not be available for use  
as a right-hand lesson.  
• If you want to display the user song as a single-staff score.  
Record the melody part on track [1]. Only the right-hand melody part  
(MELODY R) can be displayed as a single-staff score. Parts recorded on  
track [2] can not be displayed on a single-staff score.  
*User songs cannot be used for score display or lessons as is, but they can be  
converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format and stored to SmartMedia  
memory, from which they can be played with score display or used for lessons.  
NOTE  
• If style accompaniment is on  
and track [A] has not yet been  
recorded, the style track [A] will  
automatically be selected for  
recording when a melody track  
is selected. If you only want to  
record a melody track, be sure  
to turn the style track [A] off.  
Record a Melody track  
Press the melody track button [1] – [5] you want to record to while holding the  
[REC] button.  
The selected track will be highlighted in the display.  
To cancel recording to a  
selected track, press that track  
button a second time. Style  
accompaniment cannot be  
turned on or off while recording  
is in progress.  
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Recording will start when you play on the keyboard.  
3
NOTE  
You can also start recording by pressing the [START/STOP] button.  
The current measure will be shown on the display during recording.  
• If the memory becomes full dur-  
ing recording a warning mes-  
sage will appear and recording  
will stop automatically. Use the  
song clear or track clear (page  
data and make more room avail-  
able for recording, then do the  
recording again.  
Current measure  
Recording  
starts  
Stop recording by pressing the [START/STOP] or [REC]  
button.  
4
or  
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 record-  
ing stops the current measure number will return to 001 and the recorded track  
numbers in the display will be shown in a box border.  
To Record Other Tracks  
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks.  
By selecting an unrecorded track – SONG MEMORY buttons [1] – [5], [A] – you  
can record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the playback  
tracks will appear in the display).You can also mute previously recorded tracks (the  
muted tracks will not appear in the display) while recording new tracks.  
To Re-record a Track  
Simple select the track you want to re-record for recording in the normal way.  
The new material will overwrite the previous data.  
When the recording is done …  
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To Play Back a User Song  
User songs are played back in the same way as regular songs (page 35).  
1 Press the [SONG] button from the MAIN display.  
2 The current song number/name will be highlighted – use the dial to select the  
user song (031 – 035) you want to play.  
3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.  
To Save a User Song to SmartMedia Memory page 75.  
To save a User Song to SmartMedia Memory in SMF format page 76.  
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Song Clear – Deleting User Songs  
This function clears an entire user song (all tracks).  
NOTE  
• If you only want to clear a spe-  
cific track from a user song use  
the Track Clear function.  
From the MAIN display select the user song (031 – 035) you  
want to clear.  
1
Press and hold the SONG MEMORY [1] button for longer than  
2
a second while holding the SONG MEMORY [A] button.  
A confirmation message will appear on the display.  
Press and hold  
Hold for longer than a second  
Press the [+] button.  
3
NOTE  
A confirmation message will appear on the display.  
To execute the Song Clear func-  
tion press the [+] button. Press  
[-] to cancel the Song Clear  
operation.  
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.  
Press the [+] button to clear the song.  
4
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the song  
is being cleared.  
Track Clear – Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song  
This function lets you delete a specified track from a user song.  
From the MAIN display select the user song (031 – 035) you  
want to clear.  
1
Press and hold the SONG MEMORY track button ([1] – [5],  
2
[A]) corresponding to the track you want to clear for longer  
than a second.  
A confirmation message will appear on the display.  
Hold for longer than a second  
Press the [+] button.  
3
NOTE  
A confirmation message will appear on the display.  
To execute the Track Clear func-  
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.  
tion press the [+] button. Press  
[-] to cancel the Track Clear  
operation.  
Press the [+] button to clear the track.  
4
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the track  
is being cleared.  
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Backup and Initialization  
Backup  
Some internal DGX-505/305 parameters will revert to their default values if not saved before the power is turned off.  
In order to backup these parameters press and hold the [FUNCTION] button for longer than a second.  
Hold for longer than a second  
The Backup Parameters  
• User songs.  
• Style files.  
• Touch response on/off.  
• Registration memory.  
• The following FUNCTION display settings:  
Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome  
Volume, Grade, Demo Cancel, Language Selection, Media Select, Panel Sustain.  
Initialization  
This function erases all backup data in the instrument’s flash memory and restores the initial default settings. The fol-  
lowing initialization procedures are provided.  
Backup Clear  
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To clear data backed up to the internal flash memory – panel user setting, registration  
pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while holding the highest white key on the key-  
board. The backed up data will be erased and the default values restored.  
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Flash Clear  
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To clear song data that has been transferred to the internal flash memory from a com-  
puter, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while simulta-  
neously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black  
keys.  
CAUTION  
• When you execute the Flash  
Clear operation, song data  
you have purchased will also  
be cleared. Be sure to save  
data you want to keep to a  
computer.  
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Basic Operation and Displays  
Basic Operation  
Overall DGX-505/305 control is based on the following simple operations.  
Press a button to select a basic function.  
1
Use the dial to select an item or value.  
2
Start a function.  
3
3Start a function.  
1Select a basic function.  
2Select an item or value.  
Volume Adjustment  
Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the  
instrument’s speakers or a pair of headphones  
plugged into the PHONES jack.  
Rotate counter-  
clockwise to lower  
the volume.  
Rotate clockwise  
to increase the  
volume.  
1 Press a button to select a basic function.  
Select a song you want to listen to or a song you want to use for a lesson.  
Select an auto-accompaniment style.  
Select a voice you want to play on the keyboard.  
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2 Use the dial to select an item or value.  
When you select a basic function, the item corresponding to that function will be highlighted in the display. You  
can then use the dial or the number buttons [0] – [9] to select the desired item.  
The selectable item is highlighted  
in the display. In this example the  
[SONG] button has been pressed.  
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Dial  
CATEGORY Buttons [ ], [  
]
Decrease  
Increase  
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase  
the value of the selected item, or coun-  
terclockwise to decrease it’s value.  
Rotate the dial continuously to contin-  
uously increase or decrease the value.  
When selecting a song, style, or  
voice, you can use these buttons to  
jump to the first item in the next or  
previous category.  
Jump to the first item  
in the next or previ-  
ous category.  
The CATEGORY buttons are useful  
for selecting categorized items, as in  
the example below.  
[+] and [-] Buttons  
Press the [+] button briefly to incre-  
ment the value by 1, or press the [-]  
button briefly to decrement the value  
by 1. Press and hold either button to  
continuously increment or decrement  
the value in the corresponding direc-  
tion.  
Example:VOICE SELECT Display  
CATEGORY button [ ] mark.  
CATEGORY button [ ] mark.  
Select the category shown here.  
Press  
briefly to  
decrement. increment.  
Press  
briefly to  
Number Buttons [0] – [9]  
The number buttons can be used to directly enter a song num-  
ber or parameter value.  
The first voice in the selected  
category is selected.  
Hundreds or tens digits that are “0” can be omitted (see  
below).  
In a display in which a category appears, selection is easy if  
you first use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select  
the category containing the desired item, then use the dial or  
[+] and [-] buttons to select the item. This can be particularly  
handy when you have to select from a large number of voices.  
Example: Song number “003”  
can be entered in three  
ways.  
• [0] [0] [3]  
• [0] [3]  
(“003” will appear on the dis-  
play after a brief delay)  
• [3]  
In most procedures described throughout this owner’s manual  
the dial is recommended for selection simply because it is the  
easiest and most intuitive selection method. Please note how-  
ever, that most items or values that can be selected using the  
dial can also be selected using the [+] and [-] buttons.  
(“003” will appear on the dis-  
Press number buttons  
[0], [0], [3].  
play after a brief delay)  
3 Start a function.  
This is the [START/STOP] button.  
Press the [START/STOP] button after pressing the [SONG] or [STYLE] button  
to start playback of the selected song or style (rhythm).  
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The Displays  
Display Names  
All operations are carried out while watching the display. A number of display types are provided for different modes  
and functions. The name of the current display appears at the top of the display.  
MAIN Display  
Title  
To Return To the MAIN Display  
Most basic operations are carried out from the instrument’s MAIN display.  
You can return to the MAIN display from any other display by pressing the [EXIT]  
button near the lower right corner of the display panel.  
FUNCTION Display (page 70)  
The FUNCTION display provides access to 44 utility functions.  
The FUNCTION display appears when the [FUNCTION] button is pressed. In the FUNCTION display you can use  
the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons (page 51) to select 44 different groups of functions. Press the CATEGORY  
button(s) as many times as necessary until the required function appears. You can then use the dial, the [+] and [-] but-  
tons, or the number [0] – [9] buttons to adjust the value of the function as required.  
Function item  
Value  
The “Press & Hold” Symbol  
The “  
” symbol that appears next to some buttons indicates that the button can  
be pressed and held for longer than a second to call up a related function. This  
provides convenient direct access to a range of functions.  
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MAIN Display Items  
The MAIN 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.  
* Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on the rear  
panel of the instrument for optimum display legi-  
bility.  
A-B Repeat  
LOW BATTERY!!  
Appears when  
repeat playback  
is engaged.  
Appears when the battery level drops too low for normal opera-  
tion. Please change the batteries as soon as possible (after sav-  
ing important data). (page 10)  
Transpose  
Measure Number  
Tempo  
Song Number and Song Name  
Press the [SONG] button to highlight this  
item so that you can select a different song.  
Style Number and Style Name  
Press the [STYLE] button to highlight this  
item so that you can select a different style.  
Voice Number and Voice Name  
Press the [VOICE] button to highlight this  
item so that you can select a different main  
voice.  
Chord Display  
Press the [VOICE] button repeatedly to  
select the MAIN DUAL SPLIT →  
MELODY R MELODY L voices in  
sequence after holding the [VOICE] button  
for longer than a second.  
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Status  
(page 29)  
Registration Memory Status  
(page 68)  
Function ON/Off Icons  
Performance assistant technology  
Appears when the performance  
assistant technology is on.  
Touch Response  
Appears when Touch Response is  
on.  
When this icon is showing you can  
control the dynamics of the sound  
by how hard you play the keys.  
Appears when the [ACMP ON/OFF]  
button is pressed to turn accompani-  
ment on after selecting a style. When  
showing the keyboard range to the  
left of the split point is used for  
accompaniment chord recognition.  
Style playback can be started in a  
number of ways (page 33).  
Shows the selected bank  
number.  
Shows the memory num-  
bers that contain data. A bor-  
der appears around the  
selected number.  
Harmony  
Appears when Harmony is on.  
When this icon is showing har-  
mony notes will be added to the  
main voice.  
Appears when the synchro-stop func-  
tion is engaged.  
Song Track Status (page 45)  
Dual  
The style pattern name.  
Appears when the Dual Voice is  
on.  
When this icon is showing a sec-  
ond voice is “layered” on and  
played with the main voice.  
Highlighted during user song record-  
ing.  
Split  
Appears when the Split Voice is on.  
When this icon is showing different  
voices can be played to the left and  
right of the keyboard split point.  
The track(s) selected for recording  
are highlighted during user-song  
recording. Only tracks that contain  
data are displayed. A border appears  
around a selected track that contains  
data. No border appears around a  
Muted track.  
File Control  
Appears when it is possible to  
access a SmartMedia memory  
card.  
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Handy Performance Features  
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. Refer to the Effect Type List on page 104 for infor-  
mation about the available reverb types.  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
3 Use the dial to select a reverb type.  
You can check how the selected reverb type sounds  
by playing on the keyboard.  
FUNCTION display.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Reverb Type item.  
Selected reverb type.  
Adjusting the Reverb Send Level  
You can individually adjust the amount of reverb that is  
applied to the main, dual, and split voices. If you press  
the CATEGORY [ ] or [ ] button a number of times  
in step 2 of the above procedure, the items listed below  
will appear. You can then use the dial to adjust the  
reverb send level for the selected voice (refer to page 70  
for details).  
Reverb Type item  
M. Reverb Level Main voice reverb send level.  
D. Reverb Level Dual voice reverb send level.  
S. Reverb Level Split voice reverb send level.  
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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 dif-  
ferent chorus type, use the procedure described below.  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
3 Use the dial to select a chorus type.  
You can check how the selected chorus type sounds  
by playing on the keyboard.  
FUNCTION display.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Chorus Type item.  
Selected chorus type.  
Chorus Type item  
Adjusting the Chorus Send Level  
You can individually adjust the amount of chorus that is  
applied to the main, dual, and split voices. If you press  
the CATEGORY [ ] or [ ] button a number of times  
in step 2 of the above procedure, the items listed below  
will appear. You can then use the dial to adjust the cho-  
rus send level for the selected voice (refer to page 70 for  
details).  
M. Chorus Level Main voice chorus send level.  
D. Chorus Level Dual voice chorus send level.  
S. Chorus Level Split voice chorus send level.  
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The Metronome  
The metronome can be set for up to 15-beat time signatures. A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure,  
while a metronome “click” will sound on all others. You can also set the time signature to “00,” in which case the  
chime will not sound and the “click” sound will be heard on all beats.  
The metronome will automatically be set to match the time signature and tempo of the selected song or style, but you  
can also change the tempo and time signature yourself.  
1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the  
metronome.  
5 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to select a time signature between 00 and 15  
beats per measure.  
You can stop the metronome by pressing the [MET-  
RONOME] button a second time.  
2 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the  
TEMPO display.  
Adjusting the Metronome  
Volume  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
6 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
FUNCTION display.  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to select a tempo from 032 to 280 quarter-  
note beats per minute.  
7 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Metronome Volume item.  
4 Press and hold the [METRONOME] button  
for longer than a second so that the FUNC-  
TION display Time Signature item appears.  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
NOTE  
8 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
You can also access the Time Signature item by pressing the  
[FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-  
to set the metronome volume as required.  
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Touch Response Sensitivity  
When touch response is on you can adjust the sensitivity of the keyboard in response to keyboard dynamics in three  
steps.  
1 Press the [TOUCH] button to turn touch  
response on.  
The touch response icon will appear in the display  
Touch Sensitivity item  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
3 Use the dial to select a touch sensitivity set-  
ting between 1 and 3. Higher values produce  
greater (easier) volume variation in  
response to keyboard dynamics – i.e.  
greater sensitivity.  
2 Press and hold the [TOUCH] button for  
NOTE  
longer than a second so that the FUNCTION  
• The initial default touch sensitivity setting is “2.”  
display Touch Sensitivity item appears.  
You can also access the Touch Sensitivity item by pressing the  
[FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-  
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.  
1 Select voice number “000” (steps 1 – 2 on  
If you have stopped playback at some point during  
this procedure press the [START/STOP] button to  
start playback again.  
page 23).  
4 Use the dial to change songs, then play the  
keyboard and listen to the voice.  
Use the dial to select  
voice number 000.  
2 Select and play back any song (steps 1 – 3  
on page 35).  
3 Play the keyboard and remember the sound  
of the voice.  
You should hear a different keyboard voice than you  
played in step 3. Watch the “000” voice name while  
changing songs and you will see that different voices  
are selected for each song.  
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Adjusting the Voice Parameters  
Reverb send level, pan, and a variety of other parameters can be individually adjusted for the main, dual, and split  
voices. Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the FUNCTION display, and then use the CATEGORY [ ] and [  
buttons to locate any of the following parameters. Once you have selected an appropriate parameter you can use the  
dial to adjust its value.  
]
Main Voice Parameters (page 71)  
Split Voice Parameters (page 71)  
M. Volume  
M. Octave  
M. Pan  
Main voice volume.  
Main voice octave.  
Main voice pan.  
S. Volume  
S. Octave  
S. Pan  
Split voice volume.  
Split voice octave.  
Split voice pan.  
M. Reverb Level Main voice reverb send level.  
S. Reverb Level Split voice reverb send level.  
M. Chorus Level Main voice chorus send level.  
S. Chorus Level Split voice chorus send level.  
Dual Voice Parameters (page 71)  
D. Volume  
D. Octave  
D. Pan  
Dual voice volume.  
Dual voice octave.  
Dual voice pan.  
D. Reverb Level Dual voice reverb send level.  
D. Chorus Level Dual voice chorus send level.  
Adjusting the Harmony Volume  
The harmony volume level can be adjusted for harmony types 01 (Duet) through 05 (octave).  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
FUNCTION display.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Harmony Volume item.  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to set the harmony volume from 000 through  
127 as required.  
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.  
Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the FUNCTION display, and then use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons  
to locate the Sustain item. You can then use the [+] and [-] buttons to turn panel sustain on or off.  
NOTE  
• The sustain of some voices may not be markedly affected when the  
panel sustain function is turned on.  
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions  
Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 29 of the  
Quick Guide.  
Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment procedure,  
how you can play chords using the styles, and more.  
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.  
1 Press the [STYLE] button or the [EASY  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to set the split point to any key from 000 (C-  
2) through 127 (G8).  
SONG ARRANGER] button.  
2 Press and hold the [ACMP ON/OFF] for  
longer than a second so that the FUNCTION  
display Split point item appears.  
Split point (54: F#2)  
Main voice  
Split voice  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
NOTE  
• When you change the split point the auto-accompaniment split point  
also changes.  
• The split point cannot be changed during a song lesson.  
• The split voice sounds when the split-point key is played.  
NOTE  
You can also access the Split Point item by pressing the [FUNCTION]  
button and using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to locate the  
NOTE  
• The FUNCTION display Split point item can only be accessed by press-  
ing and holding the [ACMP ON/OFF] button when either the [STYLE]  
button or the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] is engaged and lit.  
Play Only the Style Rhythm  
Style playback is alternately turned on and off each time the [ACMP ON/OFF] button is pressed.  
If you use the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn style playback off, only the rhythm (percussion) parts will play when  
the style is started.  
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.  
NOTE  
• Since style numbers 112 and 124 – 135 (Pianist) have no rhythm parts,  
no rhythm will play when you start these styles.  
ACMP indicator  
not showing  
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Play a Style With Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)  
When auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP icon is showing) and Synchro Start is off (the [START/STOP] button is  
not flashing), you can play chords in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard while the style is stopped  
and still hear the accompaniment chords. This is “Stop Accompaniment,” and any of the chord fingerings recognized  
by the instrument can be used (page 61). The chord root and type will be shown on the display. You can also use the  
Harmony effects with Stop Accompaniment.  
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.  
Accompaniment range  
Adjusting the Style Volume  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.  
select the Style Volume item.  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
FUNCTION display.  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to set the style volume between 000 and 127  
as required.  
About Style Number 136  
Style number 136 shown on the panel Style List is for use with external style files. “External style files” are style files  
that you can download from the Internet or acquire from other sources. This instrument can use style files that have  
style file can be loaded into the instrument’s style number 136 from the SmartMedia memory card (page 77).  
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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. The function is called Multi Fingering.  
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 29). The keyboard to the left of the split point  
(default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range.” Play the accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.  
Split point (default: 54/F#2)  
b
b
#
#
b
b
b
#
F
D
E
F G  
B
D
E
C D E F G A B C D E F  
Accompaniment  
range  
Root notes and the corresponding keys  
Easy Chords  
This method lets you easily play chords in the accompa-  
niment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or  
three fingers.  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
Standard Chords● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
This method lets you produce accompaniment by play-  
ing chords using normal fingerings in the accompani-  
ment range of the keyboard.  
How to play Standard Chords [Example for “C” chords]  
C
)
(
)
9
• To play a major chord  
Press the root note of the chord.  
C6  
C6  
C
C(9  
Cm  
(
)
(
)
)
C(b5  
9
#11  
• To play a minor chord  
Press the root note together with the  
nearest black key to the left of it.  
CM7  
CM7  
CM7  
Caug  
Cm6  
C7  
(
)
b5  
CM7  
Csus4  
CM7aug  
Cm7  
• To play a seventh chord  
Press the root note together with the  
nearest white key to the left of it.  
(
)
9
Cm7  
Cm  
Cm  
• To play a minor seventh chord  
Press the root note together with the  
nearest white and black keys to the  
left of it (three keys altogether).  
(
)
(
)
(
)
9
9
11  
Cm7  
Cm7  
CmM7  
Cdim  
CmM7  
(
)
(
)
b5  
b5  
Cm7  
CmM7  
Cdim7  
(
)
(
)
(
)
9
b9  
b13  
C7  
C7  
C7  
C7  
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
#11  
13  
#9  
b5  
C7  
C7  
C7  
C7  
C7aug  
C7sus4  
Csus2  
* Notes enclosed in parentheses ( ) are optional; the chords will  
be recognized without them.  
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Recognized Standard Chords  
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All chords in the chart are “C-root” chords.  
Chord Name/[Abbreviation]  
Major [M]  
Normal Voicing  
Chord (C)  
Display  
C
1 - 3 - 5  
C
)
C(9  
Add ninth [(9)]  
Sixth [6]  
1 - 2 - 3 - 5  
1 - (3) - 5 - 6  
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6  
C9  
C6  
C6  
C6  
(
)
9
9
Sixth ninth [6(9)]  
*
C6  
1 - 3 - (5) - 7 or  
1 - (3) - 5 - 7  
CM7  
CM7  
Major seventh [M7]  
(
)
9
9
Major seventh ninth [M7(9)]  
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7  
CM7  
CM7  
*
CM7  
#11  
(
)
1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or  
1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - 7  
1 - 3 - b5  
1 - 3 - b5 - 7  
1 - 4 - 5  
*
#11  
Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)]  
CM7  
C(b5  
)
b5  
Flatted fifth [(b5)]  
C
*
(
)
b5  
b5  
Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5]  
Suspended fourth [sus4]  
Augmented [aug]  
CM7  
*
CM7  
Csus4  
Caug  
Csus4  
Caug  
1 - 3 - #5  
CM7aug  
Major seventh augmented [M7aug]  
Minor [m]  
1 - (3) - #5 - 7  
1 - b3 - 5  
CM7aug *  
Cm  
Cm  
(
)
9
Minor add ninth [m(9)]  
1 - 2 - b3 - 5  
1 - b3 - 5 - 6  
1 - b3 - (5) - b7  
1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - b7  
1 - (2) - b3 - 4 - 5 - (b7)  
1 - b3 - (5) - 7  
1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - 7  
1 - b3 - b5 - b7  
1 - b3 - b5 - 7  
1 - b3 - b5  
1 - b3 - b5 - 6  
1 - 3 - (5) - b7 or  
1 - (3) - 5 - b7  
1 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b7  
1 - 3 - 5 - b6 - b7  
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b7  
1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 or  
1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - b7  
Cm9  
Cm  
Cm6  
Minor sixth [m6]  
Cm6  
Cm7  
Minor seventh [m7]  
Cm7  
(
)
9
9
Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)]  
Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)]  
Minor major seventh [mM7]  
Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)]  
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5]  
Minor major seventh flatted fifth [mM7b5]  
Diminished [dim]  
Cm7  
Cm7  
(
)
11  
11  
Cm7  
*
Cm7  
CmM7  
CmM7  
CmM7  
(
)
9
9
*
CmM7  
(
)
b5  
b5  
Cm7  
CmM7  
Cdim  
Cdim7  
C7  
Cm7  
(
)
b5  
b5  
*
CmM7  
Cdim  
Cdim7  
C7  
Diminished seventh [dim7]  
Seventh [7]  
(
)
b9  
b9  
Seventh flatted ninth [7(b9)]  
Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7(b13)]  
Seventh ninth [7(9)]  
C7  
C7  
(
)
b13  
b13  
C7  
C7  
(
)
9
9
C7  
C7  
#11  
(
)
C7  
#11  
Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(#11)]  
C7  
(
)
)
13  
13  
Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)]  
Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)]  
Seventh flatted fifth [7b5]  
Seventh augmented [7aug]  
Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]  
Suspended second [sus2]  
1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - b7  
1 - #2 - 3 - (5) - b7  
1 - 3 - b5 - b7  
1 - 3 - #5 - b7  
1 - 4 - (5) - b7  
1 - 2 - 5  
C7  
C7  
(
C7  
#9  
#9  
C7  
b5  
C7b5  
C7  
*
C7aug  
C7sus4  
Csus2  
C7aug  
C7sus4  
Csus2 *  
* These chords are not shown in the Dictionary function.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
• Notes in parentheses can be omitted.  
• Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the  
notes shown in parentheses are omitted.  
• Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompa-  
niment based only on the root.  
• The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related  
chords are played in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the  
minor seventh).  
• A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root  
and fifth which can be used with both major and minor chords.  
Two-note fingerings will produce a chord based on the previously played  
chord.  
• The chord fingerings listed are all in “root” position, but other inversions  
can be used — with the following exceptions: m7, m7b5, 6, m6, sus4,  
aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), sus2.  
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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.  
1 Press and hold the [LESSON MODE] button  
for longer than a second.The DICTIONARY  
display will appear.  
3 Press the “M7” (major seventh) key in the  
section of the keyboard labeled “CHORD  
TYPE.(The note doesn’t sound.) The notes  
you should play for the specified chord (root  
note and chord type) are shown in the dis-  
play, both as notation and in the keyboard  
diagram.  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
2 As an example, we’ll learn how to play a  
GM7 (G major seventh) chord. Press the “G”  
key in the section of the keyboard labeled  
“CHORD ROOT.(The note doesn’t sound.)  
The root note you set is shown in the dis-  
play.  
To call up possible inversions of the chord, press the  
[+]/[-] buttons.  
NOTE  
• About major chords: Simple major chords are usually indicated only  
by the root note. For example, “C” refers to C major. However, when  
specifying major chords here, make sure to select “M” (major) after  
pressing the root note.  
NOTE  
• Be aware that the chord types explained here are the left-hand  
notes applied to various styles and different from the one for the per-  
formance assistant technology feature.  
4 Try playing a chord in the auto accompani-  
ment section of the keyboard, checking the  
indications in the display. When you’ve  
played the chord properly, a bell sound sig-  
nals your success and the chord name in  
the display is highlighted.  
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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).  
3rd  
3rd  
Root  
In the C major triad shown above, the lowest note is the “root” of the chord (this is the chord’s “root position” … using  
other chord notes for the lowest note results in “inversions”). The root is the central sound of the chord, which supports  
and anchors the other chord notes.  
The distance (interval) between adjacent notes of a triad in root position is either a major or minor third.  
Major third – four half steps (semitones)  
Minor third – three half steps (semitones)  
The lowest interval in our root-position triad (between the root and the third) determines whether the triad is a major or  
minor chord, and we can shift the highest note up or down by a semitone to produce two additional chords, as shown  
below.  
Major chord  
CM  
Minor chord  
Cm  
Augmented chord  
Caug  
Diminished chord  
Cdim  
Minor 3rd  
Major 3rd  
Major 3rd  
Minor 3rd  
Major 3rd  
Major 3rd  
Minor 3rd  
Minor 3rd  
The basic characteristics of the chord sound remain intact even if we change the order of the notes to create different  
inversions. Successive chords in a chord progression can be smoothly connected, for example, be choosing the appropri-  
ate inversions (or chord “voicings”).  
Reading Chord Names  
Chord names tell you just about everything you need to know about a chord (other  
than the inversion/voicing). The chord name tells you what the root of the chord is,  
whether it is a major, minor, or diminished chord, whether it requires a major or  
flatted seventh, what alterations or tensions it uses … all at a glance.  
Cm  
Root note  
Chord type  
Some Chord Types (These are just some of the “Fingered”chord types recognized by the DGX-505/305.)  
th  
th  
th  
th  
7
Minor 7  
Cm7  
Major 7  
CM7  
Suspended 4  
Csus4  
C7  
th  
th  
th  
th  
th  
Major 7  
Flatted 7  
Major chord  
Major chord  
Perfect 4  
Flatted 7  
Minor chord  
Perfect 5  
th  
th  
th  
th  
th  
th  
Minor 7 , flatted 5  
th  
Minor/major 7  
7
, flatted 5  
7
, suspended 4  
C7sus4  
(
)
(
)
b5  
b5  
C7  
Cm7  
CmM7  
th  
th  
th  
th  
th  
th  
Suspended 4  
chord  
th  
Minor 7 chord  
Minor chord  
7
chord  
Flatted 7  
Major 7  
Flatted 5  
Flatted 5  
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Song Settings  
Song Volume  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
FUNCTION display.  
Song Volume item  
Song Volume  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to set the song volume between 000 and 127  
as required.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Song Volume item.  
NOTE  
• Song volume can be adjusted while a song is selected.  
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.  
2 Press the [  
] button a second time at  
the end of the section you want to repeat  
(the “B” point).  
A
B
3 The specified A-B section of the song will  
now play repeatedly.  
1 Play the song (page 35) and press the  
] button at the beginning of the sec-  
You can stop repeat playback at any time by pressing  
[
the [  
] button.  
tion you want to repeat (the “A” point).  
NOTE  
• The repeat start and end points can be specified in one-measure  
increments.  
• The current measure number is shown in the upper right corner of  
the display during playback.  
• If you want to set the start point “A” at the very beginning of the song  
press the [  
] button before starting playback of the song.  
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 corre-  
sponding tracks. The border around the track number in  
the display disappears when that track is muted.  
configuration.  
No track number … no data.  
Track number without border  
… track contains data but is muted.  
Track number with border … track contains data and is not muted.  
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Reference Song Settings  
Change the Key Of a Song  
Large Pitch Changes (Transpose)  
The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or  
down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone incre-  
ments.  
Small Pitch Changes (Tuning)  
The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted up or  
down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1-cent increments  
(100 cents = 1 semitone).  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
FUNCTION display.  
FUNCTION display.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Tuning item.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Transpose item.  
Tuning item.  
Transpose item.  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to set the tuning as required.  
3 Use the dial or the [0] – [9] number buttons  
to set the transpose value between -12 and  
+12 as required.  
NOTE  
• The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.  
NOTE  
• The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.  
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause  
These are just like the transport controls on a cassette  
NOTE  
deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [f],  
• When an A-B repeat range is specified the fast reverse and forward  
function will only work within that range.  
rewind [r] and pause [ ] playback of the song.  
❙❙  
Press the  
Press the fast  
forward button  
to rapidly skip  
ahead to a  
later point in  
the song.  
Press the fast  
reverse button  
rapidly return  
to an earlier  
point in the  
song.  
pause button  
to pause play-  
back.  
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Song Settings Reference  
Change the Melody Voice  
You can change a song’s melody voice to any other voice you prefer.  
This setting can be made independently for the right-hand melody (MELODY R) and left-hand melody (MELODY L)  
voices.  
Each time the [VOICE] button is pressed the voice  
NOTE  
You cannot change the melody voice of a user song.  
list title changes in sequence: MAIN DUAL →  
SPLIT MELODY R MELODY L MAIN …  
Press the [SONG] button to engage the song  
mode.  
1 Press and hold the [VOICE] button for  
longer than a second to display the voice  
list.  
Hold for longer  
than a second.  
2 Press the [VOICE] button as many times as  
necessary so that “VOICE SELECT (MEL-  
ODY R)” or “VOICE SELECT (MELODY L)”  
appears as the voice list title.  
3 Use the dial or other selection controls to  
select a voice.  
Media Select  
The DGX-505/305 can use two different types of memory media to store external song files transferred from a com-  
puter – SmartMedia and flash memory (songs 036 –). The media select function determines to which media type song  
files will be stored, and from which media type stored song files will be played. A flowchart of the process from sav-  
ing song files to memory media and playing them back is provided on page 36.  
Press the [+] button to select SmartMedia when you  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
want to save a song to SmartMedia or play a saved  
song from SmartMedia memory. Press the [-] button  
to select Flash Memory when you want to save a  
song to flash memory or play a saved song from  
flash memory.  
FUNCTION display.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Media Select item.  
Select SmartMedia or Flash  
Memory.  
4 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN  
display.  
Media Select item.  
3 Use [+] and [-] buttons to select SmartMedia  
or Flash Memory.  
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Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings  
This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite settings for  
easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 16 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of two  
setups each).  
8 Banks  
Up to 16 presets (eight  
banks of two each) can be  
memorized.  
Memory 1  
Memory 2  
Saving Settings to the Registration Memory  
Settings That Can be Saved to the  
Saving to the Registration  
Registration Memory  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
Memory  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
• Style settings*  
1 Set the panel controls as required – select a  
Style number, Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF, Split  
Point, Style settings (Main A/B), Style Volume, Tempo  
voice, accompaniment style, etc.  
Voice settings  
2 Press the [] (MEMORY/BANK) button. A  
bank number will appear in the display when  
you release the button.  
Main Voice setting (Voice number, Volume, Octave,  
Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level), Dual  
Voice settings (Dual ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume,  
Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level),  
Split Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number,  
Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus  
Send Level)  
Effect settings  
Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain ON/OFF  
Harmony settings  
Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume  
Other settings  
Transpose, Pitch Bend Range  
* Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when  
using the Song features.  
Bank number  
3 Use the dial or the [1] – [8] number buttons  
to select a bank number from 1 to 8.  
NOTE  
• Data cannot be saved to the registration memory during song play-  
back.  
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Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Reference  
4 Press the REGIST. MEMORY [1] or [2] button  
while holding the [] (MEMORY/BANK) but-  
ton to store the current panel settings to the  
specified registration memory.  
Recalling a Registration Memory  
1 Press the [] (MEMORY/BANK) button. A  
bank number will appear in the display when  
you release the button.  
Bank number  
NOTE  
You can also save your panel settings memorized to registration  
memory button into SmartMedia memory as the user data file.  
Bank number  
NOTE  
• If you select a Registration Memory setting that has already been  
created, the previous data is deleted and overwritten with the new  
data.  
2 Use the dial or the [1] – [8] number buttons  
to select bank you want to recall.  
CAUTION  
• Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the registra-  
tion memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.  
3 Press the REGIST. MEMORY button, [1] or  
[2], containing the settings you want to  
recall.The panel controls will be instantly  
set accordingly.  
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Function settings  
The Function pages that can be accessed via the FUNCTION display include detailed settings  
for the instrument’s voices, effects, split point, tuning, and more. Button shortcuts can be used  
to quickly access commonly used settings: hold a shortcut button for longer than a second to  
directly access the related setting display.  
Locating and Editing the Function Settings  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
3 Set the value as required using the dial, the  
[+] and [-] buttons, or the [0] – [9] number  
buttons.  
FUNCTION display.  
For ON/OFF settings use the [+] button to turn the  
function ON and the [-] button to turn the function  
OFF. Use the [+] button to begin execution of opera-  
tions, or the [-] button to cancel the selected opera-  
tion.  
Directly enter  
numeric values  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the required item.  
• Decrease a  
value by 1  
Turn a setting  
OFF  
• Cancel an  
operation  
• Increase a  
value by 1  
Turn a setting  
ON  
• Execute an  
operation  
For details on individual settings refer to the FUNC-  
The name of the previous item in the list appears to  
the upper left, and the name of the next item in the  
list appears to the upper right of the currently  
selected item.  
Reset a value to  
its default setting  
4 If necessary, hold the [FUNCTION] button  
for longer than a second to save your set-  
tings to flash memory.  
Although all settings made via the FUNCTION dis-  
play are retained by the instrument while the power  
is on, your custom settings will be lost when the  
power is turned off unless you save them to flash  
memory. Simply save the settings to flash memory  
by holding the [FUNCTION] button for more than a  
second, and your settings will be retained in flash  
memory even while the power is off and will be  
recalled the next time the instrument is turned on.  
Function  
category  
Previous item  
Next item  
Current item  
Hold for longer  
than a second  
CAUTION  
• Do not turn off the power while saving settings, otherwise the  
data may be damaged or lost.  
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Function settings Reference  
Function Display List  
Category  
VOLUME  
Setting  
Item title  
Style Volume  
Song Volume  
Transpose  
Range/Settings  
000 – 127  
Description  
Style Volume  
Song Volume  
Transpose  
Determines the volume of the Style.  
000 – 127  
-12 – 12  
Determines the volume of the Song.  
OVERALL  
Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone  
increments.  
Tuning  
Tuning  
-100 – 100  
Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in 1-cent  
increments.  
Pitch Bend Range  
Split Point  
Pitch Bend  
Range  
01 – 12  
Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.  
Split Point  
000 – 127 (C-2 – G8)  
Determines the highest key for the Split voice and  
sets the Split “point” — in other words, the key that  
separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) voices.  
The Split Point setting and Accompaniment Split  
Point setting are automatically set to the same value.  
Touch Sensitivity  
Touch  
Sensitivity  
1 (Soft)/2 (Medium)/  
3 (Hard)  
When Touch Response is on, this determines the  
sensitivity of the feature.  
MAIN VOICE  
DUAL VOICE  
SPLIT VOICE  
Volume  
Octave  
Pan  
M. Volume  
M. Octave  
M. Pan  
000 – 127  
-2 – +2  
Determines the volume of the Main voice.  
Determines the octave range for the Main voice.  
000 (left) – 64 (center) Determines the pan position of the Main voice in the  
– 127 (right)  
stereo image. The value “0” results in the sound  
being panned full left; the value “127” results in the  
sound being panned full right.  
Reverb Send Level  
Chorus Send Level  
M. Reverb Level 000 – 127  
M. Chorus Level 000 – 127  
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is  
sent to the Reverb effect.  
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is  
sent to the Chorus effect.  
Volume  
Octave  
Pan  
D. Volume  
D. Octave  
D. Pan  
000 – 127  
-2 – +2  
Determines the volume of the Dual voice.  
Determines the octave range for the Dual voice.  
000 (left) – 64 (center) Determines the pan position of the Dual voice in the  
– 127 (right)  
stereo image. The value “0” results in the sound  
being panned full left; the value “127” results in the  
sound being panned full right.  
Reverb Send Level  
Chorus Send Level  
D. Reverb Level 000 – 127  
D. Chorus Level 000 – 127  
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is  
sent to the Reverb effect.  
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is  
sent to the Chorus effect.  
Volume  
Octave  
Pan  
S. Volume  
S. Octave  
S. Pan  
000 – 127  
-2 – +2  
Determines the volume of the Split voice.  
Determines the octave range for the Split voice.  
000 (left) – 64 (center) Determines the pan position of the Split voice in the  
– 127 (right)  
stereo image. The value “0” results in the sound  
being panned full left; the value “127” results in the  
sound being panned full right.  
Reverb Send Level  
Chorus Send Level  
Reverb Type  
S. Reverb Level 000 – 127  
S. Chorus Level 000 – 127  
Determines how much of the Split voice’s signal is  
sent to the Reverb effect.  
Determines how much of the Split voice’s signal is  
sent to the Chorus effect.  
EFFECT  
Reverb Type  
Chorus Type  
Sustain  
01 – 10  
01 – 05  
ON/OFF  
Determines the Reverb type, including off (10). (See  
the list on page 104)  
Chorus Type  
Determines the Chorus type, including off (05). (See  
the list on page 104)  
Panel Sustain  
Determines whether or not panel sustain is always  
applied to the MAIN/DUAL/SPLIT voices. Panel sus-  
tain is applied continuously when ON, or not applied  
when OFF. (page 58)  
HARMONY  
Harmony Type  
Harmony Type  
01 – 26  
Determines the Harmony type. (See the list on page  
Harmony Volume  
Harmony  
Volume  
000 – 127  
Determines the level of the Harmony effect when  
Harmony type 1-5 is selected.  
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Reference Function settings  
Category  
PC MODE  
Setting  
PC mode  
Item title  
PC Mode  
Range/Settings  
Description  
PC1/PC2/OFF  
Optimizes the MIDI settings when you connect to a  
computer (page 80).  
PC1 sets local off and external clock on for use  
with an external sequencer or similar device.  
The PC2 setting allows the instrument to use Digi-  
tal Music Notebook content on the connected  
computer.  
OFF turns local control on, external clock off, key-  
board out on, style out on, and song out on.  
MIDI  
Local On/Off  
Local On/Off  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
Determines whether the instrument’s keyboard con-  
trols the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF).  
External Clock  
External Clock  
Determines whether the instrument synchronizes to  
the internal clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON).  
Keyboard Out  
Style Out  
Keyboard Out  
Style Out  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
YES/NO  
Determines whether Keyboard performance data of  
the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF).  
Determines whether Style data is transmitted (ON)  
via USB or not (OFF) during Style playback.  
Song Out  
Song Out  
Determines whether Song data is transmitted (ON)  
via USB or not (OFF) during Song playback.  
Initial Setup Send  
Initial Setup  
Send  
Lets you send the data of the panel settings to a com-  
puter. Press [+] to send, or press [-] to cancel. Use  
the [+] button to transmit the data. Use the [-] button  
to stop the transmission.  
Bulk Send  
Bulk Send  
YES/NO  
Transfers user song and registration memory data  
from the instrument to a computer. The [+] button  
begins the transfer, and the [-] button aborts the  
transfer.  
METRONOME  
SCORE  
Time Signature  
Time Signature  
00 – 15  
Determines the time signature of the Metronome.  
Determines the volume of the Metronome.  
Metronome Volume  
Metronome  
Volume  
000 – 127  
3
3
3
3
Quantize  
Quantize  
Depending on the song data, you can make the score  
more readable by adjusting the timing of the notes.  
This determines the minimum timing resolution used  
in the song. For example, if there are both quarter  
notes and eighth notes in the song, you should set  
this on a value of “e” (eighth note). Any notes or rests  
shorter than this value will not be shown in the score.  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
LESSON  
Lesson Track (R)  
Lesson Track (L)  
R-Part  
L-Part  
GuideTrack 1 – 16  
GuideTrack 1 – 16  
ON/OFF  
Determines the guide track number for your right  
hand lesson. The setting is only effective for Smart-  
Media card or flash memory songs (SMF).  
Determines the guide track number for your left hand  
lesson. The setting is only effective for SmartMedia  
card or flash memory songs (SMF).  
Grade  
Grade  
Determines whether Grade function is on or off.  
UTILITY  
Media Select  
Media Select  
Flash Memory/  
SmartMedia  
Selects a media type for data storage or loading.The  
available media types are SmartMedia and flash  
memory.  
Demo Cancel  
D-Cancel  
Language  
ON/OFF  
Determines the Demo cancel is enabled or not.When  
this is set to ON, the Demo Song does not play, even  
if the [DEMO] button is pressed.  
LANGUAGE  
Language Select  
English/Japanese  
Determines the display language for the demo dis-  
plays, song file names, lyrics and certain display  
messages. All other messages and names are dis-  
played in English. When this is set to Japanese, the  
file names are displayed in the Japanese font. The  
lyrics display follows the language setting originally  
made in the song data; however, when no such set-  
ting exists, the setting here is used.  
* All these settings can be conveniently reset to their initial default values by pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously.  
(The exception to this is Initial Setup Send and Bulk Send, which is an operation, not a setting.)  
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Using SmartMedia™ Memory  
SmartMedia is a card-type memory medium used for storing data.  
When a SmartMedia card is inserted in this instrument’s card slot, MIDI data created on the  
instrument can be saved to or loaded from the memory card. SmartMedia can also be used to  
transfer song data downloaded from the Internet to the instrument, where it can be used with  
the performance assistant technology (page 16) and Lesson (page 39) features described in  
the Quick Guide. Furthermore, user songs saved to SmartMedia memory in MIDI file format  
can also be used with these features.  
In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting SmartMedia memory  
cards, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them.  
If you don’t have a SmartMedia card, you will need to purchase one (or more, as needed).  
Be sure to read the handling SmartMedia precautions provided on page 11.  
Inserting a SmartMedia Card  
1 Insert a SmartMedia* card into the card slot,  
being careful to insert it with the proper ori-  
entation.  
2 Check that the file control icon appears in  
the MAIN display.  
The gold connector terminals on the SmartMedia  
card should be facing upward. Carefully but firmly  
insert the card all the way into the slot. Take care not  
to insert the card the wrong way around.  
File Control  
Icon  
* This instrument uses 3.3V SmartMedia™ memory cards.  
This icon will  
appear when a  
SmartMedia  
card has been  
properly  
inserted and is  
ready for use.  
The file control icon will appear in the MAIN dis-  
play when a SmartMedia memory card has been  
inserted and is ready for use. When the file control  
icon is showing you can access the FILE CONTROL  
display by pressing the [FILE CONTROL] button.  
Please don’t press the button just yet.  
IMPORTANT  
NOTE  
• In order to play songs copied to a SmartMedia card from a com-  
puter or other device, the songs must be stored either in the card’s  
root directory or a first-level folder in the root directory. Songs  
stored in these location can be selected and played as song num-  
bers 036 – 929 (page 36).  
• No sound will be produced if you play the keyboard while the FILE  
CONTROL display is showing. Also, in this state only buttons related  
to file functions will be active.  
NOTE  
Songs stored in sub-folders created inside a root-level folder can-  
not be selected and played by this instrument.  
• The FILE CONTROL display will not appear in any of the following  
cases:  
SmartMedia (Root)  
• No SmartMedia card has been inserted.  
• The FUNCTION display Media Select item is set to Flash Mem-  
ory.  
• During style or song playback.  
• During a lesson.  
Song  
File  
Can be selected/played.  
• While data is being loaded from a SmartMedia card.  
Song  
File  
Song  
File  
Cannot be selected/played.  
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Reference Using SmartMedia™ Memory  
Change the Media Select Setting to SmartMedia  
In order to perform any SmartMedia operations you will first need to make sure that the FUNCTION display Media  
Media Select item is set to SmartMedia and a SmartMedia card is properly inserted in the instrument’s card slot the  
file control icon will appear in the MAIN display.  
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
3 Press the [+] button to select SmartMedia.  
FUNCTION display.  
2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the Media Select item.  
Formatting SmartMedia Cards  
New SmartMedia cards must be formatted before they can be used by this instrument.  
3 Press the [EXECUTE] button and the display  
CAUTION  
prompts you for confirmation.  
You can press the [-] button at this point to cancel  
the operation.  
• If you format a SmartMedia card that already contains data, all of  
the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data  
when using the format function.  
4 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the  
[+] button, and the format operation will  
begin.  
1 After inserting the SmartMedia card to be  
formatted into the instrument’s card slot,  
check that the file control icon is showing in  
the MAIN display. If the icon is not showing  
make sure that the Media Select item is set  
to SmartMedia.  
CAUTION  
• Once the format-in-progress message appears on the display  
the format operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the  
power or remove the SmartMedia card during this operation.  
2 Press the [FILE CONTROL] button so that  
the FILE display Format item appears.  
The display prompts you for confirmation.  
5 A message will appear on the display to  
inform you that the operation has finished.  
NOTE  
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN dis-  
play.  
• If the Format item does not appear when you access the FILE CON-  
TROL display, use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to locate it.  
NOTE  
• If the SmartMedia card has been write-protected, an appropriate  
message will appear on the display and you will not be able to exe-  
cute the operation.  
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Using SmartMedia™ Memory Reference  
Saving Data  
Three types of data are saved to one “User Data File” by this operation: user song, style file (style number 136), and  
registration memory data. When you save a user song the style file and registration memory are also saved automati-  
cally.  
1 Make sure that a properly formatted Smart-  
Media card has been properly inserted into  
the instrument’s card slot, and that the file  
control icon is showing in the MAIN display.  
If the icon is not showing change the Media  
Select setting to SmartMedia.  
2 Press the [FILE CONTROL] button.  
Cursor left  
Delete  
character  
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
The dial  
selects  
characters  
locate the User File Save item.  
Cursor right  
A default file name will automatically be created.  
Cursor  
6 Press the [EXECUTE] button.The display  
prompts you for confirmation.  
To Overwrite an Existing File  
If you want to overwrite a file that already exists on  
the SmartMedia card, use the dial or the [+] and [-]  
buttons to select the file, then skip ahead to step 6.  
You can cancel the save operation at this point by  
pressing the [-] button.  
7 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the  
NOTE  
[+] button, and the save operation will begin.  
• Up to 100 user files can be saved to a single SmartMedia card.  
• If the SmartMedia card has been write-protected, an appropriate  
message will appear on the display and you will not be able to exe-  
cute the operation.  
CAUTION  
• Once the save-in-progress message appears on the display the  
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or  
remove the SmartMedia card during this operation.  
• If there is not enough capacity left on the card to save the data an  
appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be  
able to save the data. Erase unwanted files from the card to make  
more memory available (page 77), or use a different card.  
• Refer to the “Messages” list on page 91 for other possible errors that  
might prevent you from completing the operation.  
8 A message will appear on the display to  
inform you that the operation has finished.  
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN dis-  
play.  
4 Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cursor will  
appear below the first character in the file  
name.  
NOTE  
• If an existing filename is specified the display prompts you for confir-  
mation. Press [EXECUTE] or [+] if it is OK to overwrite the file, or [-]  
to cancel.  
5 Change the file name as necessary.  
• The [-] button moves the cursor to the left, and the  
[0] button moves it to the right.  
• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation will  
depend on the condition of the SmartMedia card.  
• Use the dial to select a character for the current  
cursor location.  
• The [+] button deletes the character at the cursor  
location.  
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Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save  
This operation converts a user song (song numbers 031 – 035) to SMF Format 0 and saves the file to SmartMedia.  
5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.  
What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?  
The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the  
most common and widely compatible sequence formats  
used for storing sequence data. There are two variations:  
Format 0 and Format 1. A large number of MIDI devices  
The DESTINATION SONG will be highlighted, and  
a default name will appear for the converted song file.  
To Overwrite an Existing File  
If you want to overwrite a file that already exists on  
are compatible with SMF Format 0, and most commer-  
the SmartMedia card, use the dial or the [+] and [-]  
cially available MIDI sequence data is provided in SMF  
buttons to select the file, then skip ahead to step 8.  
Format 0.  
6 Press the [EXECUTE] button.  
A cursor will appear below the first character in the  
file name.  
1 Make sure that a properly formatted Smart-  
Media card has been properly inserted into  
the instrument’s card slot, and that the file  
control icon is showing in the MAIN display.  
If the icon is not showing change the Media  
Select setting to SmartMedia.  
7 Change the file name as necessary.  
Refer to “Saving Data” on page 75 for filename entry.  
2 Press the [FILE CONTROL] button.  
NOTE  
• Up to 894 songs can be saved to a single SmartMedia card.  
• This operation cannot be executed if there is no data in any of the  
instrument’s user songs (song numbers 031 – 035).  
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
locate the SMF Save item.  
The name of the file to be  
The SOURCE FILE – a user song name – will be  
Cursor  
saved  
highlighted.  
8 Press the [EXECUTE] button.The display  
prompts you for confirmation.  
You can cancel the save operation at this point by  
pressing the [-] button.  
9 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the  
[+] button, and the save operation will begin.  
CAUTION  
• Once the save-in-progress message appears on the display the  
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or  
remove the SmartMedia card during this operation.  
The source user song name.  
10 A message will appear on the display to  
inform you that the operation has finished.  
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN dis-  
play.  
4 Select the source user song.  
You can press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously  
to select the first user song.  
NOTE  
• If an existing filename is specified the display prompts you for confir-  
mation. Press [EXECUTE] or [+] if it is OK to overwrite the file, or [-]  
to cancel.  
• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation will  
depend on the condition of the SmartMedia card.  
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Using SmartMedia™ Memory Reference  
Loading Saved User data files  
This procedure allows you to load user data files you have previously saved to SmartMedia into the instrument’s inter-  
nal memory.  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
• Style files must be located in the root directory. Style files located  
within folders will not be recognized.  
• If you load a User Data File user song (031 – 035), style file (style  
number 136), and registration memory data will be overwritten by  
the newly loaded data. If you only load a style file, only the style file  
will be overwritten. Save important data to a SmartMedia card  
4 Select the file you want to load.  
before loading data that will overwrite it.  
You can press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously  
to select the first file on the SmartMedia card.  
1 Make sure that the SmartMedia card con-  
taining the file(s) you want to load has been  
NOTE  
properly inserted into the instrument’s card  
• If there are no files that can be loaded into the SmartMedia card,  
slot, and that the file control icon is showing  
in the MAIN display. If the icon is not show-  
and appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not  
be able to continue with the load operation.  
ing change the Media Select setting to  
SmartMedia.  
5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.The display  
prompts you for confirmation.  
2 Press the [FILE CONTROL] button.  
You can cancel the load operation at this point by  
pressing the [-] button.  
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
locate the Load item.  
6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the  
[+] button, and the load operation will begin.  
CAUTION  
• Once the load-in-progress message appears on the display the  
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or  
remove the SmartMedia card during this operation.  
7 A message will appear on the display to  
inform you that the operation has finished.  
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN dis-  
play.  
Deleting Data From a SmartMedia Card  
This procedure deletes user data files (user songs, style file, and registration memory), SMF-converted songs, and  
other MIDI song file data from a SmartMedia card.  
1 Make sure that the SmartMedia card con-  
taining the file(s) you want to delete has  
been properly inserted into the instrument’s  
card slot, and that the file control icon is  
showing in the MAIN display. If the icon is  
not showing change the Media Select set-  
ting to SmartMedia.  
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
locate the Delete item.  
2 Press the [FILE CONTROL] button.  
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6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the  
[+] button, and the delete operation will  
begin.  
CAUTION  
• Once the delete-in-progress message appears on the display  
the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or  
remove the SmartMedia card during this operation.  
7 A message will appear on the display to  
inform you that the operation has finished.  
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN dis-  
play.  
4 Select the file you want to delete.  
You can press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously  
to select the first song or user data file on the Smart-  
Media card.  
NOTE  
• If the SmartMedia card has been write-protected, an appropriate  
message will appear on the display and you will not be able to exe-  
cute the operation.  
5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.The display  
prompts you for confirmation.  
• If the SmartMedia card contains no data that can be deleted an  
appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be  
able to execute the operation.  
You can cancel the delete operation at this point by  
pressing the [-] button.  
Playing Songs Saved To SmartMedia  
1 Make sure that the SmartMedia card con-  
taining the song you want to play has been  
properly inserted into the instrument’s card  
slot, and that the file control icon is showing  
in the MAIN display. If the icon is not show-  
ing change the Media Select setting to  
SmartMedia.  
3 Use the dial to select the song you want to  
play (036 –).  
4 Press the [START/STOP] button.  
2 Press the [SONG] button.  
Save Your Easy Song Arranger Settings To SmartMedia  
Your Easy Song Arranger settings for songs that have been saved to SmartMedia can also be saved to the SmartMedia  
card.  
Press the [FILE CONTROL] button while holding the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button to save the current Easy  
Song Arranger settings to the SmartMedia card.  
Easy Song Arranger settings  
saved to SmartMedia  
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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 standard that  
allows these devices to send and receive performance and setting data. Naturally, this instru-  
ment lets you save or send your keyboard performance as MIDI data, as well as that of the  
songs, styles and panel settings.  
The potential MIDI holds for your live performance and music creation/production is enormous  
– simply by connecting this instrument to a computer and transmitting MIDI data. In this sec-  
tion, you'll learn the basics of MIDI and the particular MIDI functions of this instrument.  
What Is MIDI?  
No doubt you have heard the terms “acoustic instru-  
ment” and “digital instrument.” In the world today,  
these are the two main categories of instruments. Let's  
consider a grand piano and a classical guitar as repre-  
sentative acoustic instruments. They are easy to under-  
stand. With the piano, you strike a key, and a hammer  
inside hits some strings and plays a note. With the gui-  
tar, you directly pluck a string and the note sounds. But  
how does a digital instrument go about playing a note?  
ator. Using these numbers as a basis, the tone generator  
plays the stored sampling note.  
Example of Keyboard Information  
Voice number (with what voice)  
Note number (with which key)  
1 (grand piano)  
60 (C3)  
Note on (when was it pressed) and Timing expressed numerically  
note off (when was it released)  
Velocity (about how strong)  
(quarter note)  
120 (strong)  
Your keyboard performance and all panel operations of  
this instrument are processed as MIDI data. The songs,  
auto accompaniment (styles), and User songs are also  
made up of MIDI data.  
Acoustic guitar note production  
MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument  
Digital Interface and it allows different musical instru-  
ments and devices to instantly communicate with each  
other, via digital data. The MIDI standard is used all  
over the world and was designed to transmit perfor-  
mance data between electronic musical instruments (or  
computers). Thanks to MIDI, you can control one  
instrument from another and transmit performance data  
between the devices-taking your creative and perfor-  
mance potential to even higher levels.  
Pluck a string and the body  
resonates the sound.  
Digital instrument note production  
Tone Generator  
(Electronic circuit)  
MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Chan-  
nel messages and System messages.  
L
R
Sampling  
Note  
Sampling  
Note  
Channel Messages  
Playing the keyboard  
This instrument is capable of handling 16 MIDI chan-  
nels simultaneously – meaning it can play up to sixteen  
different instruments at the same time. Channel mes-  
sages transmit information such as Note ON/OFF, Pro-  
gram Change, for each of the 16 channels.  
Based on playing information from the keyboard, a sampling note  
stored in the tone generator is played through the speakers.  
As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic  
instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note)  
stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit)  
is played based on information received from the key-  
board. So then what is the information from the key-  
board that becomes the basis for note production?  
Message Name  
Instrument Operation/Panel Setting  
Note ON/OFF  
Performance data of the keyboard (contains  
note number and velocity data)  
Program Change  
Control Change  
Instrument selection (including bank select  
MSB/LSB, if necessary)  
Instrument settings (volume, pan, etc.)  
System Messages  
For example, let’s say you play a “C” quarter note using  
the grand piano sound on the instrument. Unlike an  
acoustic instrument that puts out a resonated note, the  
electronic instrument puts out information from the key-  
board such as “with what voice,” “with which key,”  
“about how strong,” “when was it pressed,” and “when  
was it released.” Then each piece of information is  
changed into a number value and sent to the tone gener-  
This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI  
system. System messages include messages like Exclu-  
sive Messages that transmit data unique to each instru-  
ment manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control  
the MIDI device.  
Message Name  
Exclusive Message  
Realtime Messages  
Instrument Operation/Panel Setting  
Reverb/chorus settings, etc.  
Start/stop operation  
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USB Connection  
This instrument can be connected to a computer to  
allow transfer of MIDI data.  
If the instrument or computer does hang up, turn the  
power to both devices off and then on again, and restart  
the computer.  
Connect a standard USB cable between the instrument’s  
rear-panel USB connector and the USB connector on  
your computer (USB cable sold separately).  
It is also necessary to install the USB driver provided on  
the supplied CD-ROM on your computer. Refer to the  
for details.  
The supplied CD-ROM also includes a Musicsoft  
Downloader application that allows you to transfer song  
files from your computer to the instrument’s SmartMe-  
dia or flash memory.  
CAUTION  
• Wake the computer from a sleep/suspended/standby mode before  
connecting the USB cable.  
• Connect the USB cable to the instrument and computer before  
turning power to the instrument on.  
• Check the following points before turning the instrument’s power  
on or off, and before plugging or unplugging the USB cable.  
• Quit all applications.  
• Make sure that no data transfer is in progress (data is trans-  
ferred whenever you play on the keyboard or play a song).  
• Allow at least 6 seconds between turning the instrument’s power  
on and off, and between plugging and unplugging the USB cable.  
• Directly connect the instrument to the computer using a single  
USB cable. Do not use a USB hub.  
NOTE  
• The Musicsoft Downloader application may not be able to access the  
instrument in the following cases:  
USB cable  
• When an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted while the Media  
Select setting is “SmartMedia”.  
DGX-505/305  
• During a MIDI bulk dump.  
• While the opening display is showing.  
• During style playback.  
• During song playback.  
• During a file control operation (while the FILE CONTROL display is  
showing).  
• When the Media Select setting is “SmartMedia” but no SmartMedia  
card is inserted.  
USB Precautions  
Please observe the following precautions when connect-  
ing the instrument to a computer via a USB cable.  
Failure to do so can cause the instrument and/or the  
computer to hang up (freeze), possibly causing corrup-  
tion or loss of data.  
MIDI Settings  
These settings pertain to MIDI data transmission and reception.  
Local ON/OFF  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
External Clock ON/OFF  
These settings determine whether the instrument is syn-  
chronized to its own internal clock (OFF), or to a clock  
signal from an external device (ON).  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
Local control determines whether or not notes played on  
the instrument are sounded by its internal tone generator  
system: the internal tone generator is active when local  
control is on, and inactive when local control is off.  
ON  
The instrument’s time based functions will be synchro-  
nized to the clock from an external device connected to  
the USB connector.  
ON  
This is the normal setting in which notes played on the  
DGX-505/305 keyboard are sounded by the internal  
tone generator system. Data received via the instru-  
ment’s USB connector will also be played by the internal  
tone generator.  
OFF  
The instrument uses its own internal clock (default).  
External clock control can turned on or off via the  
OFF  
With this setting the instrument itself produces no sound  
(keyboard performance, harmony, or style playback), but  
the performance data is transmitted via the USB con-  
nector. Data received via the instrument’s USB connec-  
tor will also be played by the internal tone generator.  
NOTE  
• If External Clock is ON and no clock signal is being received from an  
external device, the song, style, and metronome functions will not start.  
Local control can turned on or off via the FUNCTION  
NOTE  
• If you can’t get any sound out of the instrument, this may be the most  
likely cause. Playing the keyboard results in no sound when Local is set  
to OFF.  
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MIDI (PC Mode) Settings For Computer Connection  
A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you  
connect the instrument to a computer. The PC Mode  
item can conveniently make multiple settings for you in  
one operation. Three settings are available: PC1, PC2,  
and OFF. Press the [PC] button to call up the PC Mode  
display, and select PC1 or PC2, as required. The setting  
you choose will set parameters such as Local ON/OFF,  
External Clock ON/OFF, and others for optimum opera-  
tion with a sequencer application on your computer, for  
example. Refer to page 72 for details about the MIDI  
settings.  
Setting the PC Mode  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
1 Press the [PC] button so that the FUNCTION  
display PC Mode item appears.  
NOTE  
• Set the PC mode to PC2 when using Digital Music Notebook* in the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
* “Digital Music Notebook” is a software application for handling songs  
and scores on your computer. Refer to the application’s online help  
file for more information.  
2 Use the dial or the [+] and [-] buttons to  
select PC1, PC2, or OFF.  
PC1  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
PC2  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
PC Mode = OFF  
NOTE  
Local  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
• When the PC2 setting is selected the instrument’s style, song,  
demo, song recording, and lesson features cannot be used.  
External Clock  
Keyboard Out  
Style Out  
ON  
NOTE  
Song Out  
ON  
You can also access the PC Mode item by first pressing the [FUNC-  
TION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
Remote control of MIDI devices  
You can also use this instrument as a remote control  
device for the Digital Music Notebook application on  
your computer (via the USB connection) — controlling  
playback, stop and transport functions from the panel.  
DGX-305: To use the remote control functions, simulta-  
neously hold down the lowest two keys on the keyboard  
(E0 and F#0) and press the appropriate key (shown  
below).  
Remote control keys  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
F#0  
DGX-505: To use the remote control functions, simulta-  
neously hold down the lowest two keys on the keyboard  
(A-1 and A#-1) and press the appropriate key (shown  
below).  
G6: Fast forward  
F6: Start  
E6: Stop  
E0  
A#-1  
D6: Rewind  
C6:Top (move to the beginning of  
the song)  
B5: Metronome ON/OFF  
C7: Fast forward  
B6: Start  
A6: Stop  
A-1  
NOTE  
• Remote control of MIDI devices will function independently of the PC2  
mode.  
G6: Rewind  
F6:Top (move to the beginning of  
the song)  
E6: Metronome ON/OFF  
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Transferring Song Files From a Computer  
This instrument can access two types of memory for  
storage and retrieval of song data: SmartMedia and flash  
memory. When song files are transferred to these mem-  
ory media from your computer they can be used with  
the instrument’s performance assistant technology or  
Lesson functions.  
In order to transfer songs between your computer and  
the instrument you will need to install the Musicsoft  
Downloader application and the USB-MIDI Driver  
included on the Accessory CD-ROM on your computer.  
Refer to the Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide on  
1 • Before transferring to the instrument’s  
SmartMedia memory Insert a SmartMedia  
card into the card slot, and make sure that Media  
• Before transferring to the instrument’s  
flash memory Make sure that Media Select is  
set to Flash Memory.  
2 Install the Musicsoft Downloader application  
and the USB-MIDI driver on your computer  
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your com-  
puter’s CD-ROM drive.The start window  
should appear automatically, and close the  
window.  
NOTE  
• The following are required in order to transfer song files to the instru-  
ment’s memory media:  
• USB cable.  
• SmartMedia (when transferring to SmartMedia memory).  
4 Double-click the Musicsoft Downloader  
shortcut icon that is created on the desktop.  
This will launch the Musicsoft Downloader  
application and the main window will  
appear.  
USB cables and SmartMedia cards can be purchased at an electrical  
goods or computer supply store.  
Data That Can be Transferred From a Computer  
To This Instrument  
• Song Capacity (max.) SmartMedia 894 songs  
(Song numbers 036 – 929)  
NOTE  
• The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft Downloader  
is running.  
Flash memory 512 songs  
(Song numbers 036 – 547)  
Flash memory 875 kb  
SMF format 0/1, SFF  
• Data Capacity  
• Data Format  
5 Click the “Add File” button and the Add File  
window will appear.  
6 Click the [] button to the right of “Look in”  
and select the CD-ROM drive from the drop-  
down menu that appears. Double-click the  
“SongCollection” Folder on the window.  
Select the file you want to transfer to the  
instrument, and click “Open.”  
With the Musicsoft Downloader You  
Can  
Transfer MIDI songs you have downloaded from the  
Internet or created on your computer from the com-  
puter to the instrument’s SmartMedia or flash mem-  
ory.  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
q Click the CD-ROM drive  
See page 82 for the procedure.  
The procedure for transferring songs included on  
the Accessory CD-ROM from your computer to  
the instrument is given as an example.  
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 Smart-  
w Double-click “SongCollection”  
Folder. Double-click “for_CD”  
Folder and click a song file.  
e Click “Open”  
Media/flash memory  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
NOTE  
• If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.  
Also, if the File Control display is showing press the [EXIT] button to  
return to the MAIN display.  
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7 A copy of the selected MIDI song file will  
appear in the “List of files stored tempo-  
rarily” at the top of the window.The cur-  
rently selected memory medium will also be  
displayed at the bottom of the display to  
specify the destination for the transfer. Click  
the memory medium.  
9 Close the window to end the Musicsoft  
Downloader.  
NOTE  
• End the Musicsoft Downloader to playback the song transferred  
from your computer.  
10 To playback a song stored in flash mem-  
ory/SmartMedia, press the [SONG] button.  
Use the dial to select the song you want to  
play, then press the [START/STOP] button  
to start playback.  
Style Files  
Style files (files with the “.STY” extension) can be  
transferred to SmartMedia using the same proce-  
dure as described above. Style files transferred to  
the SmartMedia root directory can be loaded into  
style number 136 from the instrument’s File Con-  
trol display and then played.  
CAUTION  
• Do not unplug the USB cable during a data transfer. Not only will  
the data not be transferred and saved, but operation of the memory  
media may become unstable and its contents may disappear com-  
pletely when the power is turned on or off.  
CAUTION  
• Store data can be lost due to equipment malfunction or improper  
operation. For safety we recommend that you keep a copy of all  
important data stored on your computer.  
q Click the memory medium  
When transferring to the instrument’s SmartMedia  
memory, the USER FILES folder will appear in the  
lower right area of the window. This folder contains  
user data files (files with the “.USR” extension)  
saved using the instrument’s File Control function  
extension) saved using the SMF Convert function  
(page 76). The USER FILES folder is a storage area  
reserved for files used by the instrument’s File Con-  
trol function.  
• We recommend that you use a power adaptor rather than batteries  
when transferring data.The data can be corrupted if the batteries  
fail during the transfer.  
To Use transferred Songs For Lessons or  
Score Display …  
In order to use songs (only SMF format 0) trans-  
ferred from a computer for lessons it is necessary  
to specify which channels are to be played back as  
the right-hand and left-hand parts. The procedure  
for setting the “guide track” is as follows:  
8 After selecting the file in the “List of files  
stored temporarily”, click the downward  
[Move] button and a confirmation message  
will appear. Click [OK] and the song will be  
transferred from the “List of files stored tem-  
porarily” to the instrument’s memory.  
1 Press the [SONG] button and select the song  
(036 –) residing in SmartMedia or flash mem-  
ory for which you want to set the guide track.  
2 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the  
When transferring to the instrument’s SmartMedia  
memory, if you click the [Move] button while the  
window is as shown in step 7, the song file will be  
transferred to the SmartMedia root directory. The  
transferred song file can be played back on the  
instrument as song number 036 or higher.  
FUNCTION display.  
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to  
select the R-Part or L-Part item.  
4 Use the dial to select the channel you want to  
play back as the specified right- or left-hand  
part.  
NOTE  
• Files transferred to a location other than the root directory in Smart-  
Media, the instrument’s flash memory, or other media using Music-  
soft Downloader cannot be deleted from the instrument’s File  
Control display. Use the Musicsoft Downloader [Delete] button to  
delete these files.  
We recommend that you select channel 1 for the  
right-hand part and channel 2 for the left-hand part.  
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Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide  
SPECIAL NOTICES  
• The software and this Installation Guide are exclusive  
copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.  
• Copying of the commercially available music data is  
strictly prohibited except for your personal use.  
• The company names and product names in this Installa-  
tion Guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks  
of their respective companies.  
• Future upgrades of application and system software and  
any changes in specifications and functions will be  
announced separately.  
• Use of the software and this guide is governed by the  
SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT which the  
purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the  
software packaging. (Please read carefully the AGREE-  
MENT at the end of this guide before installing the  
application.)  
• Copying of the software or reproduction of this guide in  
whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden  
without the written consent of the manufacturer.  
Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with  
regard to the use of the software and documentation and  
cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of  
this guide and the software.  
• This disc is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disc  
on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irrepara-  
ble damage to your audio CD player.  
• Software such as the USB MIDI driver may be revised  
and updated without prior notice. Make sure to check  
and download the latest version of the software from the  
following site.  
http://music.yamaha.com/download/  
• Depending on the version of your operating system, the  
screen shots and messages shown in this guide may dif-  
fer to those that you see on your computer screen.  
CD-ROM Contents  
The data on this CD-ROM is compatible with computers running the Windows® operating system.  
CAUTION  
• Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.The result high-volume noise can poten-  
tially cause hearing damage or damage your CD player and speakers.  
Folder Name  
MSD_  
Application/Data Name  
Contents  
This application can be used to download MIDI song data from the Internet  
and transfer it from the computer to memory media supported by the instru-  
ment (SmartMedia or flash memory).  
Musicsoft Downloader *1 *2  
Digital Music Notebook is a major new multimedia platform for music tuition  
and performance.  
DMN_  
Digital Music Notebook *2  
USBdrv_  
USB Driver For Windows 98/Me  
USB Driver For Windows 2000/XP  
for_CD  
This driver software is necessary to connect MIDI devices to your computer via  
USB.  
USBdrv2k_  
The “SongCollection” folder contains two folders. The “for_CD” folder contains  
the 70 MIDI songs and the corresponding 70 notation PDF files. These songs  
can be transferred to the instrument for listening and/or lessons. The  
“for_Preset (Only Score)” folder contains the notation PDF files of the 30  
songs provided with the instrument (not including copyrighted songs).  
SongCollection  
for_Preset (Only Score)  
* 1 The software cannot be used when the instrument is in the follow-  
ing state:  
• While the opening display is showing (the opening display is the  
display that appears for a few seconds when the instrument’s  
power is turned on).  
• No SmartMedia card has been inserted even when the FUNC-  
TION display Media Select item is set to SmartMedia.  
• During style or song playback.  
* 2 This software includes an online manual.  
* 3 This software is not supported by Yamaha Corporation.  
• During a lesson.  
• While data is being loaded from a SmartMedia card.  
Using the CD-ROM  
Please read the Software License Agreement on page 88  
before opening the CD-ROM package.  
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  
3 Connect the instrument to the computer.  
The connection procedure is described on  
page 80.  
4 Install the driver on your computer and  
1 Check the system requirements to make  
sure that the software will run on your com-  
puter.  
make the necessary settings.  
Refer to “Installing the USB-MIDI Driver” on page  
2 Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.The start window  
should appear automatically.  
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6 Launch the software.  
5 Install the software.  
• Digital Music Notebook and Musicsoft Down-  
loader:  
For further software operation refer to the online help  
supplied with the software.  
YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver:  
System Requirements  
Application/Data  
OS  
CPU  
Memory  
Hard Disk  
Display  
at least 128 MB of  
free space (at least  
512 MB of free space  
is recommended)  
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/  
XP Home Edition/  
XP Professional  
233 MHz or higher; Intel®  
Pentium®/Celeron®  
processor family  
64 MB or more  
(256 MB or more  
is recommended)  
800 x 600  
HighColor  
(16bit)  
Musicsoft Downloader  
166 MHz or higher; Intel®  
Pentium®/Celeron®  
processor family  
32 MB or more (64  
MB or more is rec-  
ommended)  
USB Driver for Windows 98/Me Windows 98/98SE/Me  
at least 2 MB of free  
space  
USB Driver for Windows  
2000/XP  
Windows 2000/XP Home  
Edition/XP Professional  
300MHz or higher; Intel®  
128 MB or more  
(256 MB or more  
is recommended)  
Pentium®/Celeron®  
Windows® XP Professional  
Edition, SP1a more  
Windows® XP Home  
Edition, SP1a more  
Windows 2000 Professional,  
SP4 more  
Digital Music Notebook  
Processor family (1GHz  
or more is recommended)  
1024 x 768  
HighColor  
(16bit)  
at least 50 MB of free  
space  
1GHz or higher; Intel®  
Digital Music Notebook  
(Requirements for playing  
content with video included.)  
Pentium®/Celeron®  
256 MB or more  
Processor family (1.4GHz  
or more is recommended)  
Software Installation  
Installing the USB-MIDI Driver  
● ● ● ●  
Uninstall (Removing the Software)  
In order to be able to communicate with and use MIDI  
devices connected to your computer, the appropriate  
driver software must be properly installed on your com-  
puter.  
The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software and  
similar applications on your computer to transmit and  
receive MIDI data to and from MIDI devices via a USB  
cable.  
Installed software can be removed from your computer  
as follows:  
From the Windows Start menu select Start Settings →  
Control panel Add or Remove Applications Install  
and Uninstall. Select the item you want to remove and  
click [Add or Remove]. Follow the on-screen instruc-  
tions to remove the selected software.  
NOTE  
• The actual names of the menu items and buttons will depend on  
the OS version you are using.  
Computer  
Sequence  
software  
USB Cable  
MIDI device  
Driver  
• Windows 98/Me installation page 86.  
• Windows 2000 installation page 86.  
• Windows XP installation page 87.  
Check the drive name of the CD-ROM drive you will be  
using (D:, E:, Q: etc.) The drive name is displayed  
beside the CD-ROM icon in your “My Computer”  
folder. The root directory of the CD-ROM drive will be  
D:\, E:\, or Q:\, respectively.  
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Installing the driver on Windows 98/Me  
Installing the driver on Windows 2000  
1 Start the computer.  
1 Start the computer and use the “Administra-  
tor” account to log into Windows 2000.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-  
ROM drive. A start window will appear auto-  
matically. Close the window.  
2 Select [My Computer] [Control Panel] ➔  
[System] [Hardware] [Driver Signing] ➔  
[File Signature Verification], and check the  
radio button to the left of “Ignore — Install  
all files, regardless of file signature” and  
click [OK].  
3 First, make sure the POWER switch on the  
instrument is set to OFF, then use a USB  
cable to connect the USB terminal of the  
computer to the USB connector of the  
instrument. When the instrument is turned  
on, the computer automatically displays the  
“Add New Hardware Wizard.If the Add New  
Hardware Wizard does not appear, click  
“Add New Hardware” in the Control Panel.  
For Windows Me users, check the radio button to the  
left of “Automatic search for a better driver (Recom-  
mended)” and click [Next]. The system automati-  
cally starts searching and installing the driver.  
Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not detect the  
driver, select “Specify the location of the driver  
(Advanced)” and specify the CD-ROM drive’s  
“USBdrv_” folder to install the driver and click  
[Next]. Execute the installation by following the  
onscreen instructions and proceed to Step 8.  
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-  
ROM drive. A start window will appear auto-  
matically. Close the window.  
4 First, make sure the POWER switch on the  
instrument is set to OFF, then use a USB  
cable to connect the USB connector of the  
computer to the USB connector of the  
instrument. When the instrument is turned  
on, the computer automatically displays the  
“Found New Hardware Wizard.Click [Next].  
5 Check the radio button to the left of “Search  
for a suitable driver for my device. (Recom-  
mended).Click [Next].  
NOTE  
The window that appears enables you to select a  
location in which to install the driver.  
• If you are using Windows Me, skip Step 4 – 7.  
4 Click [Next].  
6 Check the “CD-ROM drives” box and  
The window enables you to select the search  
method.  
uncheck all other items. Click [Next].  
NOTE  
• The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it  
checks for the driver. Specify the “USBdrv2k_” directory of the CD-  
ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv2k_\) and continue the installation.  
5 Check the radio button to the left of “Search  
for the best driver for your device. (Recom-  
mended).Click [Next].  
The window enables you to select a location in  
which to install the driver.  
7 When the installation is complete, the sys-  
tem displays “Completing the Found New  
Hardware Wizard.Click [Finish].  
6 Check the “Specify a location” box, click  
“Browse.., then specify the USBdrv direc-  
tory of the CD-ROM drive (such as  
NOTE  
• Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen  
after the installation is complete.  
D:\USBdrv_\) and continue the installation.  
8 Restart the computer.  
7 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 system starts  
the installation.  
The driver has been installed.  
8 When installation is complete, a message  
indicating so appears. Click [Finish].  
NOTE  
• Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen  
after the installation is complete.  
The driver has been installed.  
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Installing the driver on Windows XP  
I Installing the Musicsoft Downloader  
and Digital Music Notebook Appli-  
1 Start the computer.  
cations  
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IMPORTANT  
2 Select [Start] [Control Panel]. If the con-  
trol panel appears asPick a category”, click  
“Switch to Classic View” in the upper left of  
the window. All control panels and icons will  
be displayed.  
You will need to log in with administrator (root) privileges in order  
to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer running Windows  
2000 or XP.  
You will need to log in with administrator (root) privileges in order  
to install Digital Music Notebook on a computer running Windows  
2000 or XP.  
IMPORTANT  
3 Go to [System] [Hardware] [Driver Sign-  
ing Options] and check the radio button to  
the left of “Ignore” and click [OK].  
• When installing the Digital Music Notebook, make sure that Inter-  
net Explorer 6.0 (with SP1) or higher is installed to your computer.  
IMPORTANT  
• Credit card settlement is required to purchase Digital Music Note-  
book content. Credit card processing may not be possible for  
some areas, so please check with your local authorities to make  
sure that your credit card can be used.  
4 Click the [OK] button to close System Prop-  
erties, and then click “X” in the upper right  
of the window to close the Control Panel.  
NOTE  
5 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-  
ROM drive. A start window will appear auto-  
matically. Close the window.  
• Use of the DMN (Digital Music Notebook) is governed by the SIBELIUS  
SCORCH LICENSE AGREEMENT, which the purchaser fully agrees to  
when using the application. Please read carefully the AGREEMENT at  
the end of this manual before using the application.  
6 First, make sure the POWER switch on the  
instrument is set to OFF, then use a USB  
cable to connect the USB connector of the  
computer to the USB connector of the  
instrument. When the instrument is turned  
on, the computer automatically displays the  
“Found New Hardware Wizard.”  
1 Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.The start window  
will appear automatically showing software  
applications.  
NOTE  
• If the start window does not appear automatically, double click your  
“My Computer” folder to open it. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and  
select “Open” from the pop-up menu. Double click “Start.exe” and  
proceed to step 2, below.  
NOTE  
• Some computers may take a few minutes to show this screen.  
2 Click [Musicsoft Downloader] or [Digital  
7 Check the radio button to the left of “Install  
the software automatically. (Recom-  
mended).Click [Next].The system starts  
the installation.  
Music Notebook].  
3 Click [install] button, and follow the on-  
screen instructions to install the software.  
For Digital Music Notebook operating instructions  
see the help menu: launch the Digital Music Note-  
book application and click “Help”.  
8 When the installation is complete, the sys-  
tem displays “Completing the Found New  
Hardware Wizard.Click [Finish].  
NOTE  
For Musicsoft Downloader operating instructions  
see the Help menu: launch the Musicsoft Down-  
loader application and click “Help”.  
• Some computers may take about a few minutes to show this screen  
after the installation is complete.  
9 Restart the computer.The driver has been  
* You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft  
Downloader at the following Internet URL.  
installed.  
The driver has been installed.  
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.  
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3.TERMINATION  
SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT  
The licensing condition of the software program becomes effective  
on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE. If any one of the copy-  
right laws or clauses of the licensing conditions is violated, the  
licensing agreement shall be terminated automatically without notice  
from Yamaha. In this case, you must destroy the licensed SOFT-  
WARE and its copies immediately.  
The following is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and  
Yamaha Corporation (“Yamaha”). The enclosed Yamaha software  
program is licensed by Yamaha to the original purchaser for use only  
on the terms set forth herein. Please read this licensing agreement  
with care. Opening this package indicates that you accept all terms  
outlined herein. If you do not agree to the terms, return this package  
unopened to Yamaha for a full refund. In the event that you obtained  
the enclosed Yamaha software program(s) as a part of a software  
package or software bundled with a hardware product, you may not  
return the enclosed Yamaha software program(s) to Yamaha.  
4. PRODUCT WARRANTY  
Yamaha warrants to the original purchaser that if the SOFTWARE,  
when used in normal conditions, will not perform the functions  
described in the manual provided byYamaha, the sole remedy will be  
thatYamaha will replace any media which proves defective in materi-  
als or workmanship on an exchange basis without charge. Except as  
expressly set forth above, the SOFTWARE is provided “as is,” and no  
other warranties, either expressed or implied, are made with respect  
to this software, including, without limitation the implied warranties  
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  
1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT  
Yamaha grants you, the original purchaser, the right to use one copy  
of the enclosed software program and data (“SOFTWARE”) on a sin-  
gle-user computer system. You may not use it on more than one com-  
puter or computer terminal. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha  
and is protected by Japanese copyright laws and all applicable inter-  
national treaty provisions. You are entitled to claim ownership of the  
media in which the SOFTWARE is included. Therefore, you must  
treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted materials.  
5. LIMITED LIABILITY  
Your sole remedies and Yamaha’s entire liability are as set forth  
above. In no event will Yamaha be liable to you or any other person  
for any damages, including without limitation any incidental or con-  
sequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings or other dam-  
ages arising out of the use or inability to use such SOFTWARE even  
if Yamaha or an authorized dealer has been advised of the possibility  
of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.  
2. RESTRICTIONS  
The SOFTWARE program is copyrighted. You may not engage in  
reverse engineering or reproduction of the SOFTWARE by other  
conceivable methods. You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent,  
lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or cre-  
ate derivative works from the SOFTWARE. You may not transmit or  
network the SOFTWARE with other computers. You may transfer  
ownership of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materi-  
als on a permanent basis provided that you retain no copies and the  
recipient agrees to the terms of the licensing agreement.  
6. GENERAL  
This license agreement shall be interpreted according to and gov-  
erned by Japanese laws.  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
I For the DGX-505/305  
Problem  
Possible Cause and Solution  
When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping  
sound is temporarily produced.  
This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power.  
Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce inter-  
ference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from  
the instrument.  
When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.  
Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the rear  
panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is out-  
put.  
There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or  
when a song or style is being played back.  
Check the Local Control on/off. (See page 80.)  
Is the FILE CONTROL display showing? The instrument’s keyboard, etc., will  
not produce any sound while the FILE CONTROL display is showing. Press  
the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.  
Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does  
not produce any sound.  
When using the Dictionary function (page 63), the keys in the right hand area  
are used only for entering the chord root and type.  
• The volume is too soft.  
• The sound quality is poor.  
• The rhythm stops unexpectedly or will not play.  
• The recorded data of the song, etc. does not play cor-  
rectly.  
The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely new  
ones, or use the optional AC adaptor.  
• The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel set-  
tings are reset.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause and Solution  
The style or song does not play back when the [START/  
STOP] button is pressed.  
Is External Clock set to ON? Make sure External Clock is set to OFF; refer to  
“External Clock” on page 80.  
Make sure that the Style Volume (page 71) is set to an appropriate level.  
Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the cords you are playing? Set  
the split point at an appropriate key (page 59).  
The style does not sound properly.  
Is the “ACMP” indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing press the  
[ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show.  
This is not a malfunction. Style number 112 and style numbers 124 – 135  
(Pianist) have no rhythm parts, so no rhythm will play. The other parts will  
begin playing when you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the key-  
board if style playback is turned on.  
No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/  
STOP] button is pressed after selecting style number  
112 or a style between 124 and 135 (Pianist).  
The instrument 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 accompani-  
ment or song.  
Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems  
to be cut off.  
The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the oppo-  
site effect. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off  
the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds.  
The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. Make sure that the footswitch plug is  
properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.  
This is normal. 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.  
The sound of the voice changes from note to note.  
The Demo display is shown in Japanese, and/or there  
are Japanese characters in the display messages.  
Make sure the Language setting in the FUNCTION display is set to English.  
The FUNCTION display Media Select item might be set to Flash Memory.  
Media Select must be set to SmartMedia in order to use SmartMedia mem-  
ory.  
The FILE CONTROL display can’t be selected, even  
though a SmartMedia card is inserted in the card slot.  
The appropriate display does not appear when the  
[SONG], [EASY SONG ARRANGER], [STYLE], or  
[VOICE] button is pressed.  
Is another display showing? Try pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the  
MAIN display, and then pressing one of the mentioned buttons.  
Perhaps the performance assistant technology is turned on.  
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn it off.  
The wrong notes sound when the keyboard is played.  
The ACMP indicator does not appear when the [ACMP  
ON/OFF] button is pressed.  
Is the [STYLE] button lit? Always press the [STYLE] button first when you are  
going to use any style-related function.  
The song number (036 –) of an external song file trans-  
ferred to SmartMedia memory from a computer does  
not appear.  
Perhaps Media Select is set to Flash Memory. Make sure that Media Select is  
The song number (036 –) of an external song file trans-  
ferred to flash memory from a computer does not  
appear.  
Perhaps Media Select is set to SmartMedia. Make sure that Media Select is  
set to Flash Memory (page 67).  
The harmony effects (01 – 26) behave differently according to their type.  
Types 01 – 05 function when style playback is on, chords are played in the  
accompaniment range of the keyboard, and a melody is played in the right-  
hand range.Types 06 – 26 will function whether style playback is on or off. For  
types 06 = 12 you need to play two notes at the same time.  
There is no harmony sound.  
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Troubleshooting  
For the included software  
• Are you using the latest USB MIDI driver? The latest  
driver can be downloaded from the following web  
site.  
The driver cannot be installed.  
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?  
Check the USB cable connection. Disconnect the USB  
cable, then connect it again.  
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• Is the USB function enabled on your computer?  
When you connect the instrument to the computer for  
the first time, if the “Add New Hardware Wizard” does  
not appear, the USB function on the computer may be  
disabled. Perform the following steps.  
Playback response is delayed.  
• Does your computer satisfy the system requirements?  
• Is any other application or device driver running?  
1 Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager]  
(for Windows 98/Me), or select [Control Panel]* [Sys-  
tem] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows  
2000/XP).  
Cannot suspend or resume the computer cor-  
rectly.  
* Classic View only in Windows XP.  
2 Make sure that no “!” or “x” marks appear at “Universal  
serial bus controller” or “USB Root Hub.If you see an  
“!” or “x” mark, the USB controller is disabled.  
• Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI appli-  
cation is running.  
If you are using Windows 2000, you may not be able to  
suspend/resume normally, depending on the particular  
environment (USB Host Controller, etc.). Even so, sim-  
ply disconnecting and connecting the USB cable will  
allow you to use the instrument functions again.  
• Is any unknown device registered?  
If driver installation fails, the instrument will be marked  
as an “Unknown device,” and you will not be able to  
install the driver. Delete the “Unknown device” by fol-  
lowing the steps below.  
1 Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager]  
(for Windows 98/Me), or select [Control Panel]* [Sys-  
tem] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows  
2000/XP).  
How can I delete or re-install the driver?  
Windows Me/98  
* Classic View only in Windows XP.  
1 When the instrument is recognized correctly, double-  
click “System” in the Control Panel to open the System  
window.  
2 Look for “Other devices” in the menu “View devices by  
type.”  
2 Double-click the “Device Manager” tab, select “YAMAHA  
3 If you find “Other devices,double-click it to extend the  
tree to look for “Unknown device.If one appears, select  
it and click the [Remove] button.  
USB MIDI Driver” and delete it.  
3 Use the MS-DOS prompt or Explorer to delete the fol-  
lowing three files.  
4 Remove the USB cable from the instrument, and make  
the connection again.  
NOTE  
To delete these files using Explorer, select “Folder Options” from  
the Tool (View) menu, and select “Show all files (and folders).”  
5 Install the driver again.  
• Windows 98/Me users.......... see page 86  
• Windows 2000 users............ see page 86  
• Windows XP users ............... see page 87  
• \WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\***.INF  
• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv  
• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Ymidusb.sys  
4 Disconnect the USB cable.  
5 Restart the computer.  
6 Re-install the driver.  
When controlling the instrument from your  
computer via USB, the instrument does not  
operate correctly or no sound is heard.  
• Did you install the driver? (page 85)  
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?  
• Are the volume settings of the instrument, playback  
device, and application program set to the appropri-  
ate levels?  
• Have you selected an appropriate port in the  
sequence software?  
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Messages  
LCD Message  
Comment  
Indicates the failure in reading or writing from/to the SmartMedia or the  
flash memory.  
Access error!  
Displayed while erasing all data in the flash memory. Never turn the  
power off during data transmission.  
All Memory Clearing...  
Are you sure?  
Backup Clearing...  
Cancel  
Confirms whether Song Clear or Track Clear is executed or not.  
Displayed while clearing the back-up data in the flash memory.  
Displayed when the transmission of Initial or Bulk-Send is cancelled.  
Displayed while executing Song Clear or Track Clear of the user songs.  
Clearing...  
Displayed when the Musicsoft Downloader is started on the PC con-  
nected to the keyboard. This will not be displayed while the instrument is  
played back.  
Com Mode  
Indicates the specified job completion such as data saving and transmis-  
sion.  
Completed  
Displayed while creating a folder in the Musicsoft Downloader applica-  
tion.  
Create Directory  
Data Error!  
Delete File  
Displayed when the user song contains illegal data.  
Displayed while deleting a song file in the Musicsoft Downloader.  
Confirms whether the Delete job is executed or not.  
Displayed while deleting a folder in the Musicsoft Downloader.  
Displayed while the delete function is engaged.  
Delete OK ?  
Delete Directory  
Deleting...  
Displayed when the transmission of Initial or Bulk-Send has been com-  
pleted.  
End  
Error!  
Displayed when writing has failed.  
Indicates that saving data in the SmartMedia cannot be executed since  
the total number of files have become too many.  
“File information area is not large enough.”  
File is not found.  
Indicates there is no file.  
Indicates that loading data cannot be executed since the file data is too  
large.  
“File too large. Loading is impossible.”  
Displayed while clearing the song data transmitted to the internal flash  
memory.  
Flash Clearing...  
Format OK ?  
Formatting...  
Load OK ?  
Confirms whether formatting the SmartMedia is executed or not.  
Displayed while formatting.  
Confirms whether loading is executed or not.  
Displayed while loading data.  
Loading...  
Media is not inserted.  
Displayed when accessing the SmartMedia while it is not inserted.  
Displayed when saving data cannot be executed since the SmartMedia  
memory becomes full.  
Media capacity is full.  
Memory Full  
Displayed when the internal memory becomes full during song record-  
ing.  
Displayed when too much MIDI data was received at one time and failed  
to proceed.  
“MIDI receive buffer overflow.”  
Move File  
Displayed while moving a file in the Musicsoft Downloader.  
“Now Writing...  
(Don’t turn off the power now, otherwise  
the data may be damaged.)”  
Displayed while writing data in the memory. Never turn the power off  
while writing. Doing so may result in data loss.  
Overwrite ?  
Confirms whether overwriting is executed or not.  
Displayed when executing the jobs that take some time, such as display-  
ing scores and lyrics.  
Please Wait...  
Receive error!  
Receiving...  
Displayed when an error occurs during receiving bulk data.  
Displayed while receiving bulk data.  
Displayed while rewriting the song file name in the Musicsoft Down-  
loader.  
Rename File  
Save OK ?  
Confirms whether saving is executed or not.  
Saved data is not found.  
Displayed when the data to be saved doesn’t exist.  
“Saves the selected melody and style.  
(Don’t turn off the power now, otherwise  
the data may be damaged.)”  
Indicates to save the selected melody voice and style. Never turn the  
power off while saving. Doing so may result in data loss.  
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Messages  
LCD Message  
Comment  
Displayed while saving data in the memory. Never turn the power off  
while saving. Doing so may result in data loss.  
Saving...  
Send OK?  
Sending...  
Confirms whether the data transmission is executed or not.  
Displayed while transmitting data.  
“Since the media is in use now, this  
function is not available.”  
Indicates that the file control function is currently unavailable since the  
SmartMedia is being accessed.  
Sure ?  
Reconfirms whether each operation is executed or not.  
Indicates that saving data cannot be executed since the folder/directory  
structure has become too complicated.  
“The limit of the media has been reached.”  
The media is not formatted.  
“The media is write-protected.”  
Indicates the inserted SmartMedia has not been formatted.  
Indicates that the inserted SmartMedia cannot be written since it is write-  
protected. Remove the write-protect seal before use.  
“The song data is too large to be  
converted to notation.”  
Indicates that the score cannot be displayed since the song data is too  
large.  
Indicates that saving data cannot be executed since the total number of  
files exceeds the capacity.  
There are too many files.  
“This function is not available now.”  
[nnn] “file name”  
Indicates the designated function is not available since the instrument is  
executing another job.  
Indicates the file name of the currently transmitting song. “nnn” indicates  
the receiving block.  
NOTE  
• Not all the messages are listed in the table: the messages necessary to be explained only.  
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Keyboard Stand Assembly  
(DGX-505 Only)  
CAUTION  
Read these cautions carefully before you assemble or use the keyboard stand.  
These cautions are to promote safe use of the stand and to prevent injury and damage  
from occurring to you and others. By following these cautions carefully, your keyboard  
stand will provide you with safe and prolonged use.  
• Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please  
assemble in accordance with the sequence given below.  
• Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.  
• Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated above. Use of incorrect screws can cause dam-  
age.  
• Use the stand after assembly is complete. An uncompleted stand may overturn or the keyboard  
may drop.  
• Always place the stand on a flat, stable surface. Placing the stand on uneven surfaces may cause it  
to become unstable or overturn, the keyboard to drop, or injury.  
• Do not use the stand for anything other than its designed purpose. Placing other objects on the  
stand may result in the object dropping or the stand overturning.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the keyboard as it may cause the stand to overturn or the keyboard  
to drop.  
• Make sure the stand is sturdy and safe, and all screws have been tight and firm before use. If not,  
the stand may overturn, the keyboard may drop, or may result in injury to the user.  
• To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given below.  
Have a phillips-head (+) screwdriver ready.  
The parts shown in the “Assembly Parts” illustration will be used. Follow the assembly instructions and select the parts as  
needed.  
Assembly Parts (DGX-505 only)  
q 6 x 70 mm round head  
screws (4 pcs.)  
w Joint connectors (4 pcs.)  
Back board  
e 6 x 30 mm round head screws  
(4 pcs.)  
Side  
boards  
r 5 x 16 mm round head  
screws (4 pcs.)  
Stand  
bases  
z Attach the stand bases.  
1
Making sure that the boards are facing the proper direc-  
tion (the holes should face inside). The left and right side  
boards are the same shape. Insert the joint connectors w  
into the holes as shown. The joint connectors have been  
installed properly if you can see a plus mark on the con-  
nector.  
w Joint connectors  
Attach the stand bases to the rear of the side boards,  
using the 6 x 70 mm round head screws q. The left and  
right stand bases are the same shape, and there is no differ-  
ence between their front-to-back orientation. If you have  
trouble screwing in the screws, use a screwdriver to rotate  
the joint connectors to the appropriate position – the  
mark on the joint connectors indicates the location of the  
screw hole.  
q 6 x 70 mm round  
head screws  
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x Attach the back board.  
Attach the back board, using the 6 x 30 mm round head  
screws e.  
2
e 6 x 30 mm round head screws  
There is no particular vertical or left-to-right orientation  
for the back board, and it can be installed either way.  
CAUTION  
• Be careful not to drop the back board or touch the sharp metal fit-  
tings.  
c Put the keyboard on the stand.  
3
Carefully place the keyboard on the side boards.  
There is no back-to-front orientation for the stand, and  
the keyboard can be placed on it facing either direction.  
Slowly move the keyboard so that the holes on the bottom  
of the keyboard are properly aligned with the holes on the  
angle brackets.  
CAUTION  
• Be careful not to drop the keyboard or to get your fingers caught  
between the keyboard and the stand parts.  
v Install the keyboard to the stand.  
Fix the keyboard to the angle brackets, using the 5 x 16  
mm round head screws r.  
4
Post-assembly checklist  
Once you’ve assembled the stand, check the following points:  
• Are there any parts left over?  
If so, read the assembly instructions again and correct any  
errors you might have made.  
• Is the instrument clear of doors and other movable fixtures?  
If not, move the instrument to an appropriate location.  
• Does the instrument make a rattling noise when you play it or  
move it?  
If so, properly tighten all screws.  
r 5 x 16 mm round  
head screws  
• Also, if the keyboard makes a creaking noise or seems  
unsteady when you play it, refer carefully to the assembly  
instructions and diagrams and retighten all screws.  
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Specifications  
Keyboards  
Effects  
• DGX-505: 88-key light-weighted box type (A-1 – C7), with  
Touch Response.  
• Reverb:  
• Chorus:  
9 types  
4 types  
• DGX-305: 76-key box type (E0 – G6), with Touch Response.  
• Harmony: 26 types  
Display  
Song  
• 320 x 240 dots backlit graphic LCD  
• 30 Preset Songs + 5 User Songs + Accessory CD-ROM  
Songs (70)  
• Song Clear, Track Clear  
• Song Volume  
Setup  
• STANDBY/ON  
• MASTER VOLUME: MIN - MAX  
• LCD CONTRAST Control  
Performance assistant technology  
• Chord Type/Melody Type  
Panel Controls  
Recording  
• SONG, VOICE, STYLE, EASY SONG ARRANGER, FILE  
CONTROL, EXECUTE, PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT,  
PC, LESSON L/R, LESSON MODE, LESSON REPEAT &  
LEARN, METRONOME, PORTABLE GRAND, LYRICS,  
SCORE, EXIT, DEMO, FUNCTION, TOUCH, HARMONY,  
DUAL, SPLIT, TEMPO/TAP, [0] – [9], [+], [–], CATEGORY,  
Dial, ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START,  
START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL,  
REGIST. MEMORY ([] (MEMORY/BANK), [1], [2]),  
SONG MEMORY (REC, [1] – [5], [A])  
• Song  
User Song:  
5 Songs  
Recording Tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, STYLE  
MIDI  
• Local On/Off  
• Initial Setup Send • External Clock  
• Keyboard Out • Style Out  
• Bulk Send  
• Song Out  
Auxiliary jacks  
• PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN 12V, USB, SUSTAIN  
Realtime Control  
• Pitch Bend Wheel  
Amplifier  
• 6W + 6W  
Voice  
• 121 panel voices + 12 drum kits + 359 XGlite voices  
Speakers  
+ 2 XGlite optional voices  
• Polyphony: 32  
• DUAL  
• 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2  
Power Consumption (when using PA-5D power adaptor)  
• SPLIT  
• 22W  
Style  
Power Supply  
• 135 Preset Styles + 1 User Style file  
• Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP,  
SYNC START, START/STOP,  
• Adaptor: Yamaha PA-5D AC power adaptor  
• Batteries: Six “D” size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent  
batteries  
INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL  
• Fingering:  
• Style Volume  
Multi fingering  
Dimensions (W x D x H)  
• DGX-505: 1,376 x 431 x 173 mm  
(54-1/8" x 17" x 6-3/4")  
* with keyboard stand: 1,376 x 485 x 804 mm  
(54-1/8" x 19-1/8" x 31-2/3")  
Card Slot  
• 3.3V SmartMedia™  
• DGX-305: 1,178 x 412 x 173 mm  
(46-3/8" x 16-1/4" x 6-3/4")  
Education Feature  
• Dictionary  
• Lesson 1-3, Lesson Repeat & Learn  
Weight  
• DGX-505: 13.5kg (29 lbs. 12 oz.) (not including batteries)  
• DGX-305: 9.2kg (20 lbs. 5 oz.) (not including batteries)  
• Keyboard Stand (DGX-505 only): 7.5kg (16 lbs. 9 oz.)  
Registration Memory  
• 8 banks x 2 types  
Function  
Supplied Accessories  
VOLUME:  
OVERALL:  
Style Volume, Song Volume  
Tuning, Transpose, Split Point, Touch Sensi-  
tivity, Pitch Bend Range  
• Music Rest  
• Accessory CD-ROM  
• Owner’s Manual  
• Foot Switch (DGX-505 only)  
• Keyboard Stand (DGX-505 only)  
MAIN VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level,  
Chorus Send Level  
• DUAL VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level,  
Chorus Send Level  
• SPLIT VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level,  
Chorus Send Level  
Optional Accessories  
• AC Power Adaptor: PA-5D/PA-5C  
EFFECT:  
HARMONY:  
PC:  
Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain  
Harmony Type, Harmony Volume  
PC1/PC2/Off  
Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Setup  
Send, Keyboard Out, Style Out, Song Out,  
Bulk Send  
• Footswitch:  
• Keyboard Stand:  
FC4/FC5  
LW-15/LW-16 (DGX-305 only)  
* The DGX-505 additionally comes supplied with an FC5 foot-  
switch and keyboard stand.  
MIDI:  
* 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.  
METRONOME: Time Signature, Metronome Volume  
• SCORE:  
LESSON:  
UTILITY:  
Quantize  
Lesson Track (R), Lesson Track (L), Grade  
Media Select, Demo Cancel  
LANGUAGE: Language Select (English/Japanese)  
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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, regardless of what  
functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the avail-  
able notes, so when auto accompaniment is used the total number of  
available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly  
reduced. The same applies to the Split Voice and Song functions. If  
the maximum polyphony is exceeded, earlier played notes will be  
cut off and the most recent notes have priority (last note priority).  
NOTE  
• The Voice List includes MIDI program change numbers  
for each voice. Use these program change numbers  
when playing the instrument via MIDI from an external  
device.  
• Program Numbers 001 to 128 directly relate to MIDI  
Program Change Numbers 000 to 127. That is, Pro-  
gram Numbers and Program Change Numbers differ  
by a value of 1. Remember to take this into consider-  
ation.  
• Some voices may sound continuously or have a long  
decay after the notes have been released while the  
sustain pedal (footswitch) is held.  
Panel Voice List  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice Name  
Voice Name  
Slap Bass  
Synth Bass  
Hi-Q Bass  
Dance Bass  
MSB  
(0 - 127)  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
MSB  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
(0 - 127)  
PIANO  
001  
001  
049  
050  
051  
052  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
112  
113  
113  
037  
039  
039  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
008  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
113  
114  
112  
112  
112  
112  
113  
112  
Live! Grand Piano  
Live! Warm Grand Piano  
Grand Piano  
001  
040  
002  
004  
003  
003  
007  
E.PIANO  
005  
005  
005  
005  
006  
006  
006  
008  
008  
ORGAN  
019  
017  
017  
018  
017  
019  
019  
017  
017  
017  
Bright Piano  
STRINGS  
050  
049  
050  
051  
050  
045  
046  
041  
043  
044  
106  
047  
056  
CHOIR  
053  
053  
054  
Honky-tonk Piano  
MIDI Grand Piano  
CP 80  
053  
054  
055  
056  
057  
058  
059  
060  
061  
062  
063  
064  
065  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
116  
112  
112  
112  
113  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
Live! Orchestra  
String Ensemble  
Chamber Strings  
Synth Strings  
Slow Strings  
Tremolo Strings  
Pizzicato Strings  
Violin  
Cello  
Contrabass  
Banjo  
Harp  
Orchestra Hit  
Harpsichord  
009  
010  
011  
012  
013  
014  
015  
016  
017  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
114  
118  
119  
112  
112  
113  
114  
114  
112  
Cool! Galaxy Electric Piano  
Cool! Suitcase Electric Piano  
Cool! Electric Piano  
Funky Electric Piano  
DX Modern Electric Piano  
Hyper Tines  
Venus Electric Piano  
E.Clavichord  
Clavi  
066  
067  
068  
069  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
113  
112  
112  
Choir  
018  
019  
020  
021  
022  
023  
024  
025  
026  
027  
028  
029  
030  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
118  
112  
113  
112  
116  
112  
114  
118  
119  
114  
112  
113  
112  
Cool! Organ  
Jazz Organ 1  
Jazz Organ 2  
Click Organ  
Bright Organ  
Rock Organ  
Purple Organ  
16'+2' Organ  
16'+4' Organ  
Theater Organ  
Church Organ  
Chapel Organ  
Reed Organ  
Vocal Ensemble  
Vox Humana  
Air Choir  
055  
SAXOPHONE  
070  
071  
072  
073  
074  
075  
076  
077  
078  
079  
080  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
117  
113  
112  
112  
112  
112  
114  
112  
112  
112  
112  
067  
065  
067  
066  
065  
068  
067  
069  
072  
070  
071  
TRUMPET  
057  
057  
060  
058  
058  
061  
059  
BRASS  
062  
062  
062  
063  
063  
063  
FLUTE  
074  
Sweet! Tenor Sax  
Sweet! Soprano Sax  
Tenor Sax  
Alto Sax  
Soprano Sax  
Baritone Sax  
Breathy Tenor Sax  
Oboe  
Clarinet  
English Horn  
Bassoon  
020  
020  
021  
ACCORDION  
031  
032  
033  
034  
000  
000  
000  
000  
113  
112  
113  
112  
022  
022  
024  
023  
GUITAR  
025  
026  
026  
027  
027  
028  
028  
029  
030  
031  
BASS  
033  
034  
035  
Traditional Accordion  
Musette Accordion  
Bandoneon  
081  
082  
083  
084  
085  
086  
087  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
115  
112  
112  
112  
113  
112  
112  
Sweet! Trumpet  
Trumpet  
Muted Trumpet  
Trombone  
Trombone Section  
French Horn  
Tuba  
Harmonica  
035  
036  
037  
038  
039  
040  
041  
042  
043  
044  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
112  
113  
112  
113  
112  
117  
112  
112  
112  
Classical Guitar  
Folk Guitar  
12Strings Guitar  
Jazz Guitar  
Octave Guitar  
Clean Guitar  
60's Clean Guitar  
Muted Guitar  
088  
089  
090  
091  
092  
093  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
113  
119  
112  
113  
114  
Brass Section  
Big Band Brass  
Mellow Horns  
Synth Brass  
80’s Brass  
Overdriven Guitar  
Distortion Guitar  
Techno Brass  
045  
046  
047  
048  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
112  
112  
112  
Acoustic Bass  
Finger Bass  
Pick Bass  
094  
095  
096  
000  
000  
000  
114  
113  
112  
Sweet! Flute  
Sweet! Pan Flute  
Flute  
076  
074  
036  
Fretless Bass  
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Voice List  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice Name  
Voice Name  
MSB  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
MSB  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
(0 - 127)  
(0 - 127)  
097  
098  
099  
100  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
112  
112  
112  
073  
076  
075  
080  
Piccolo  
CHROMATIC  
Pan Flute  
Recorder  
Ocarina  
157  
158  
159  
160  
161  
162  
163  
164  
165  
166  
167  
168  
169  
170  
171  
172  
173  
174  
175  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
064  
000  
001  
000  
001  
064  
097  
098  
000  
000  
096  
097  
000  
035  
096  
097  
009  
010  
011  
011  
012  
012  
013  
013  
013  
013  
013  
014  
015  
015  
015  
016  
016  
016  
016  
ORGAN  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
017  
018  
018  
018  
018  
018  
019  
019  
019  
019  
020  
020  
020  
020  
020  
020  
021  
021  
022  
023  
023  
024  
024  
GUITAR  
025  
025  
025  
026  
026  
026  
026  
026  
027  
027  
028  
028  
029  
029  
029  
029  
030  
030  
Celesta  
Glockenspiel  
Music Box  
Orgel  
Vibraphone  
Vibraphone KSP  
Marimba  
Marimba KSP  
Sine Marimba  
Balimba  
Log Drums  
Xylophone  
Tubular Bells  
Church Bells  
Carillon  
SYNTH LEAD  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
115  
119  
081  
082  
086  
099  
101  
Square Lead  
Sawtooth Lead  
Voice Lead  
Star Dust  
Brightness  
Analogon  
Fargo  
082  
082  
SYNTH PAD  
089  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
118  
112  
113  
112  
112  
113  
SweetHeaven  
Fantasia  
Bell Pad  
Xenon Pad  
Equinox  
Dark Moon  
089  
101  
092  
095  
Dulcimer  
Dulcimer 2  
Cimbalom  
Santur  
090  
PERCUSSION  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
120  
121  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
112  
012  
013  
014  
0115  
009  
011  
015  
048  
Vibraphone  
Marimba  
176  
177  
178  
179  
180  
181  
182  
183  
184  
185  
186  
187  
188  
189  
190  
191  
192  
193  
194  
195  
196  
197  
198  
199  
200  
201  
202  
203  
204  
205  
206  
207  
208  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
032  
033  
034  
035  
037  
040  
064  
065  
066  
067  
000  
024  
032  
033  
037  
000  
064  
065  
066  
000  
032  
035  
040  
064  
065  
000  
040  
000  
000  
032  
000  
064  
DrawOrg  
Xylophone  
Steel Drums  
Celesta  
Music Box  
Tubular Bells  
Timpani  
Detuned DrawOrg  
60's DrawOrg 1  
60's DrawOrg 2  
70's DrawOrg 1  
60's DrawOrg 3  
16+2'2/3  
Organ Bass  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
129  
130  
131  
132  
133  
127  
127  
127  
127  
127  
127  
127  
127  
127  
127  
126  
126  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
001  
002  
009  
017  
025  
026  
028  
033  
041  
049  
001  
002  
Standard Kit 1  
Standard Kit 2  
Room Kit  
70's DrawOrg 2  
Cheezy Organ  
DrawOrg 3  
Percussive Organ  
70's Percussive Organ  
Detuned Percussive Organ  
Light Organ  
Percussive Organ 2  
Rock Organ  
Rotary Organ  
Slow Rotary  
Rock Kit  
Electronic Kit  
Analog Kit  
Dance Kit  
Jazz Kit  
Brush Kit  
Symphony Kit  
SFX Kit 1  
SFX Kit 2  
Fast Rotary  
Church Organ  
Church Organ 3  
Church Organ 2  
Notre Dame  
Organ Flute  
Tremolo Organ Flute  
Reed Organ  
Puff Organ  
Accordion  
Harmonica  
Harmonica 2  
XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice Name  
MSB  
(0 - 127)  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
PIANO  
001  
001  
001  
001  
002  
002  
003  
003  
003  
004  
004  
005  
005  
005  
006  
006  
006  
006  
007  
007  
007  
008  
008  
134  
135  
136  
137  
138  
139  
140  
141  
142  
143  
144  
145  
146  
147  
148  
149  
*150  
151  
152  
153  
154  
155  
156  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
001  
040  
041  
000  
001  
000  
001  
032  
000  
001  
000  
001  
032  
000  
001  
032  
041  
000  
001  
035  
000  
001  
Grand Piano  
Grand Piano KSP  
Piano Strings  
Dream  
Bright Piano  
Bright Piano KSP  
Electric Grand Piano  
Electric Grand Piano KSP  
Detuned CP80  
Honky-tonk Piano  
Honky-tonk Piano KSP  
Electric Piano 1  
Electric Piano 1 KSP  
Chorus Electric Piano 1  
Electric Piano 2  
Electric Piano 2 KSP  
Chorus Electric Piano 2  
DX + Analog Electric Piano  
Harpsichord  
Tango Accordion  
Tango Accordion 2  
209  
210  
211  
212  
213  
214  
215  
216  
217  
218  
219  
220  
221  
222  
223  
224  
225  
226  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
043  
096  
000  
035  
040  
041  
096  
000  
032  
000  
032  
000  
040  
041  
045  
000  
043  
Nylon Guitar  
Velocity Guitar Harmonics  
Ukulele  
Steel Guitar  
12-string Guitar  
Nylon & Steel Guitar  
Steel Guitar with Body Sound  
Mandolin  
Jazz Guitar  
Jazz Amp  
Clean Guitar  
Chorus Guitar  
Muted Guitar  
Funk Guitar 1  
Muted Steel Guitar  
Jazz Man  
Overdriven Guitar  
Guitar Pinch  
Harpsichord KSP  
Harpsichord 3  
Clavi  
Clavi KSP  
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Voice List  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Voice  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice Name  
Distortion Guitar  
Feedback Guitar  
Feedback Guitar 2  
Guitar Harmonics  
Guitar Feedback  
Guitar Harmonics 2  
Voice Name  
Orchestra Hit  
Orchestra Hit 2  
Impact  
MSB  
(0 - 127)  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
MSB  
(0 - 127)  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
No.  
227  
228  
229  
230  
231  
232  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
040  
041  
000  
065  
066  
031  
031  
031  
032  
032  
032  
BASS  
033  
033  
033  
034  
034  
034  
034  
034  
034  
035  
035  
036  
036  
036  
036  
037  
037  
038  
038  
039  
039  
040  
040  
040  
040  
040  
040  
040  
STRING  
041  
041  
042  
043  
044  
045  
045  
045  
046  
047  
047  
048  
ENSEMBLE  
049  
049  
049  
049  
049  
049  
049  
049  
050  
050  
050  
050  
050  
051  
052  
053  
053  
053  
053  
054  
055  
055  
055  
055  
297  
298  
299  
000  
000  
000  
000  
035  
064  
056  
056  
056  
BRASS  
057  
057  
058  
058  
059  
060  
061  
061  
061  
061  
062  
062  
063  
063  
064  
064  
064  
REED  
065  
066  
066  
067  
067  
068  
069  
070  
071  
072  
PIPE  
073  
074  
075  
076  
077  
078  
079  
080  
300  
301  
302  
303  
304  
305  
306  
307  
308  
309  
310  
311  
312  
313  
314  
315  
316  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
032  
000  
018  
000  
000  
000  
006  
032  
037  
000  
035  
000  
020  
000  
018  
041  
Trumpet  
Warm Trumpet  
Trombone  
Trombone 2  
Tuba  
233  
234  
235  
236  
237  
238  
239  
240  
241  
242  
243  
244  
245  
246  
247  
248  
249  
250  
251  
252  
253  
254  
255  
256  
257  
258  
*259  
260  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
040  
045  
000  
018  
040  
043  
045  
065  
000  
028  
000  
032  
033  
034  
000  
032  
000  
043  
000  
040  
000  
006  
012  
018  
019  
040  
041  
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  
Fretless Bass  
Fretless Bass 2  
Fretless Bass 3  
Fretless Bass 4  
Slap Bass 1  
Punch Thumb Bass  
Slap Bass 2  
Velocity Switch Slap  
Synth Bass 1  
Techno Synth Bass  
Synth Bass 2  
Mellow Synth Bass  
Sequenced Bass  
Click Synth Bass  
Synth Bass 2 Dark  
Modular Synth Bass  
DX Bass  
Muted Trumpet  
French Horn  
French Horn Solo  
French Horn 2  
Horn Orchestra  
Brass Section  
Trumpet & Trombone Section  
Synth Brass 1  
Resonant Synth Brass  
Synth Brass 2  
Soft Brass  
Choir Brass  
317  
318  
319  
320  
321  
322  
323  
324  
325  
326  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
040  
000  
040  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
Soprano Sax  
Alto Sax  
Sax Section  
Tenor Sax  
Breathy Tenor Sax  
Baritone Sax  
Oboe  
English Horn  
Bassoon  
Clarinet  
327  
328  
329  
330  
331  
332  
333  
334  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
Piccolo  
Flute  
Recorder  
Pan Flute  
Blown Bottle  
Shakuhachi  
Whistle  
261  
262  
263  
264  
265  
266  
267  
268  
269  
270  
271  
272  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
008  
000  
000  
000  
000  
008  
040  
000  
000  
040  
000  
Violin  
Slow Violin  
Viola  
Cello  
Contrabass  
Tremolo Strings  
Slow Tremolo Strings  
Suspense Strings  
Pizzicato Strings  
Orchestral Harp  
Yang Chin  
Ocarina  
SYNTH LEAD  
335  
336  
337  
338  
339  
340  
341  
342  
343  
344  
345  
346  
347  
348  
349  
350  
351  
352  
353  
354  
355  
356  
357  
358  
359  
360  
361  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
006  
008  
018  
019  
064  
065  
066  
000  
006  
008  
018  
019  
020  
096  
000  
065  
000  
000  
064  
000  
000  
035  
000  
016  
064  
065  
081  
081  
081  
081  
081  
081  
081  
081  
082  
082  
082  
082  
082  
082  
082  
083  
083  
084  
085  
085  
086  
087  
087  
088  
088  
Square Lead  
Square Lead 2  
LM Square  
Hollow  
Shroud  
Mellow  
Timpani  
Solo Sine  
Sine Lead  
273  
274  
275  
276  
277  
278  
279  
280  
281  
282  
283  
284  
285  
286  
287  
288  
289  
290  
291  
292  
293  
294  
295  
296  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
003  
008  
035  
040  
041  
042  
045  
000  
003  
008  
040  
041  
000  
000  
000  
003  
032  
040  
000  
000  
040  
041  
064  
Strings 1  
Stereo Strings  
Slow Strings  
60's Strings  
Orchestra  
Orchestra 2  
Tremolo Orchestra  
Velocity Strings  
Strings 2  
Stereo Slow Strings  
Legato Strings  
Warm Strings  
Kingdom  
Synth Strings 1  
Synth Strings 2  
Choir Aahs  
Stereo Choir  
Mellow Choir  
Choir Strings  
Voice Oohs  
Synth Voice  
Synth Voice 2  
Choral  
Sawtooth Lead  
Sawtooth Lead 2  
Thick Sawtooth  
Dynamic Sawtooth  
Digital Sawtooth  
Big Lead  
Sequenced Analog  
Calliope Lead  
Pure Pad  
Chiff Lead  
Charang Lead  
Distorted Lead  
Voice Lead  
Fifths Lead  
Big Five  
Bass & Lead  
Big & Low  
Fat & Perky  
Soft Whirl  
088  
088  
SYNTH PAD  
089  
362  
363  
364  
000  
000  
000  
000  
064  
000  
New Age Pad  
Fantasy  
Warm Pad  
089  
090  
Analog Voice  
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Voice List  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Bank Select  
MIDI  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice  
No.  
Program  
Change#  
(1 - 128)  
Voice Name  
Poly Synth Pad  
Choir Pad  
Itopia  
Bowed Pad  
Metallic Pad  
Halo Pad  
Sweep Pad  
Voice Name  
Castanets  
Taiko Drum  
Gran Cassa  
Melodic Tom  
Melodic Tom 2  
Real Tom  
Rock Tom  
Synth Drum  
Analog Tom  
Electronic Percussion  
Reverse Cymbal  
MSB  
(0 - 127)  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
MSB  
(0 - 127)  
LSB  
(0 - 127)  
365  
366  
367  
368  
369  
370  
371  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
066  
000  
000  
000  
000  
091  
092  
092  
093  
094  
095  
096  
435  
436  
437  
438  
439  
440  
441  
442  
443  
444  
445  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
096  
000  
096  
000  
064  
065  
066  
000  
064  
065  
000  
116  
117  
117  
118  
118  
118  
118  
119  
119  
119  
120  
SYNTH EFFECTS  
Rain  
372  
373  
374  
375  
376  
377  
378  
379  
380  
381  
382  
383  
384  
385  
386  
387  
388  
389  
390  
391  
392  
393  
394  
395  
396  
397  
398  
399  
400  
401  
402  
403  
404  
405  
406  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
065  
066  
000  
027  
000  
012  
014  
018  
035  
040  
041  
042  
065  
070  
071  
072  
000  
018  
019  
040  
064  
065  
066  
000  
000  
064  
065  
067  
068  
070  
071  
096  
000  
000  
097  
097  
097  
098  
098  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
099  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
101  
102  
102  
102  
102  
102  
102  
102  
102  
103  
104  
WORLD  
105  
105  
105  
105  
106  
106  
106  
106  
106  
107  
108  
108  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
African Wind  
Carib  
Sound Track  
Prologue  
Crystal  
Synth Drum Comp  
Popcorn  
SOUND EFFECTS  
Fret Noise  
446  
447  
448  
449  
450  
451  
452  
453  
454  
455  
456  
457  
458  
459  
460  
461  
462  
463  
464  
465  
466  
467  
468  
469  
470  
471  
472  
473  
474  
475  
476  
477  
478  
479  
480  
481  
482  
483  
484  
485  
486  
487  
488  
489  
490  
491  
492  
493  
494  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
064  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
121  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
001  
002  
004  
017  
033  
034  
035  
036  
037  
038  
049  
050  
051  
056  
065  
066  
067  
068  
069  
070  
071  
081  
082  
083  
084  
085  
086  
087  
088  
089  
090  
091  
097  
098  
099  
100  
101  
113  
114  
115  
116  
Breath Noise  
Seashore  
Bird Tweet  
Telephone Ring  
Helicopter  
Applause  
Gunshot  
Cutting Noise  
Cutting Noise 2  
String Slap  
Flute Key Click  
Shower  
Thunder  
Wind  
Stream  
Bubble  
Feed  
Dog  
Horse  
Bird Tweet 2  
Maou  
Phone Call  
Door Squeak  
Door Slam  
Scratch Cut  
Scratch Split  
Wind Chime  
Telephone Ring 2  
Car Engine Ignition  
Car Tires Squeal  
Car Passing  
Car Crash  
Siren  
Tiny Bells  
Round Glockenspiel  
Glockenspiel Chimes  
Clear Bells  
Chorus Bells  
Soft Crystal  
Air Bells  
Bell Harp  
Gamelimba  
Atmosphere  
Warm Atmosphere  
Hollow Release  
Nylon Electric Piano  
Nylon Harp  
Harp Vox  
Atmosphere Pad  
Brightness  
Goblins  
Goblins Synth  
Creeper  
Ritual  
To Heaven  
Night  
Glisten  
Bell Choir  
Echoes  
Sci-Fi  
407  
408  
409  
410  
411  
412  
413  
414  
415  
416  
417  
418  
419  
420  
421  
422  
423  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
032  
035  
097  
000  
028  
096  
097  
098  
000  
000  
096  
097  
000  
000  
000  
000  
Sitar  
Detuned Sitar  
Sitar 2  
Tamboura  
Banjo  
Muted Banjo  
Rabab  
Gopichant  
Oud  
Shamisen  
Koto  
Taisho-kin  
Kanoon  
Kalimba  
Bagpipe  
Fiddle  
Train  
Jet Plane  
Starship  
Burst  
Roller Coaster  
Submarine  
Laugh  
Scream  
Punch  
Heartbeat  
Footsteps  
Machine Gun  
Laser Gun  
Explosion  
Firework  
Shanai  
PERCUSSIVE  
The voice number with an asterisk (*) is XGlite optional voice.  
424  
425  
426  
427  
428  
429  
430  
431  
432  
433  
434  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
000  
096  
097  
098  
099  
100  
000  
000  
097  
098  
000  
113  
113  
113  
113  
113  
113  
114  
115  
115  
115  
116  
Tinkle Bell  
Bonang  
Altair  
Gamelan Gongs  
Stereo Gamelan Gongs  
Rama Cymbal  
Agogo  
Steel Drums  
Glass Percussion  
Thai Bells  
Woodblock  
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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 “122: Stan-  
dard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0).  
• Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released.  
• Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 … 4) cannot be played simultaneously. (They are designed to be  
played alternately with each other.)  
Voice No.  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
MSB (0 - 127) / LSB (0 - 127) / PC (1 - 128)  
127/000/001  
127/000/002  
127/000/009  
127/000/017  
127/000/025  
127/000/026  
Keyboard  
Note# Note Note# Note  
25 C# 13 C# -1  
26 14 -1  
MIDI  
Key Alternate  
Standard Kit 1  
Standard Kit 2  
Room Kit  
Rock Kit  
Electronic Kit  
Analog Kit  
Off  
assign  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
Surdo Mute  
Surdo Open  
Hi Q  
C#0  
D#0  
D
D
D0  
27 D#  
15 D# -1  
E0  
F0  
28  
29  
E
F
16  
17  
E
F
-1  
-1  
Whip Slap  
4
4
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Finger Snap  
Click Noise  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Seq Click L  
Seq Click H  
Brush Tap  
Brush Swirl  
Brush Slap  
Brush Tap Swirl  
Snare Roll  
Castanet  
Snare H Soft  
Sticks  
Bass Drum Soft  
Open Rim Shot  
Bass Drum Hard  
Bass Drum  
Side Stick  
30 F#  
31  
32 G#  
33  
18 F# -1  
19 -1  
20 G# -1  
21 -1  
F#0  
G#0  
A#0  
G
G
G0  
A0  
A
A
34 A#  
22 A# -1  
B0  
C1  
35  
36  
B
C
23  
24  
B
C
-1  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
37 C#  
25 C#  
C#1  
D#1  
38  
D
26  
D
O
D1  
39 D#  
27 D#  
E1  
F1  
40  
41  
E
F
28  
29  
E
F
O
O
Reverse Cymbal  
Reverse Cymbal  
42 F#  
43  
44 G#  
45  
30 F#  
31  
32 G#  
33  
Hi Q 2  
Snare L  
Hi Q 2  
SD Rock H  
F#1  
G#1  
A#1  
G
G
Snare H Soft 2  
SD Rock H  
G1  
A1  
A
A
Bass Drum H  
Bass Drum H  
46 A#  
34 A#  
Open Rim Shot 2  
Bass Drum 2  
Snare M 2  
B1  
C2  
47  
48  
B
C
35  
36  
B
C
Bass Drum H  
BD Rock  
BD Rock  
BD Gate  
BD Analog L  
BD Analog H  
Analog Side Stick  
Analog Snare 1  
49 C#  
37 C#  
C#2  
D#2  
50  
D
38  
D
Snare M  
Hand Clap  
SD Room L  
SD Rock L  
SD Rock L  
D2  
51 D#  
39 D#  
E2  
F2  
52  
53  
E
F
40  
41  
E
F
Snare H Hard  
Floor Tom L  
Hi-Hat Closed  
Floor Tom H  
Hi-Hat Pedal  
Low Tom  
Hi-Hat Open  
Mid Tom L  
Mid Tom H  
Crash Cymbal 1  
High Tom  
Ride Cymbal 1  
Chinese Cymbal  
Ride Cymbal Cup  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 2  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal 2  
Bongo H  
Snare H Hard 2  
SD Room H  
Room Tom 1  
SD Rock Rim  
Rock Tom 1  
SD Rock H  
E Tom 1  
Analog Snare 2  
Analog Tom 1  
Analog HH Closed 1  
Analog Tom 2  
Analog HH Closed 2  
Analog Tom 3  
Analog HH Open  
Analog Tom 4  
54 F#  
55  
56 G#  
57  
42 F#  
43  
44 G#  
45  
1
1
1
F#2  
G#2  
A#2  
G
G
Room Tom 2  
Room Tom 3  
Rock Tom 2  
Rock Tom 3  
E Tom 2  
E Tom 3  
G2  
A2  
A
A
58 A#  
46 A#  
B2  
C3  
59  
60  
B
C
47  
48  
B
C
Room Tom 4  
Room Tom 5  
Rock Tom 4  
Rock Tom 5  
E Tom 4  
E Tom 5  
Analog Tom 5  
Analog Cymbal  
Analog Tom 6  
61 C#  
49 C#  
C#3  
D#3  
62  
D
50  
D
Room Tom 6  
Rock Tom 6  
E Tom 6  
D3  
63 D#  
51 D#  
E3  
F3  
64  
65  
E
F
52  
53  
E
F
66 F#  
67  
68 G#  
69  
54 F#  
55  
56 G#  
57  
F#3  
G#3  
A#3  
G
G
G3  
A3  
Analog Cowbell  
A
A
70 A#  
58 A#  
B3  
C4  
71  
72  
B
C
59  
60  
B
C
73 C#  
61 C#  
Bongo L  
C#4  
D#4  
D4  
74  
D
62  
D
Conga H Mute  
Conga H Open  
Conga L  
Timbale H  
Timbale L  
Agogo H  
Agogo L  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Samba Whistle H  
Samba Whistle L  
Guiro Short  
Guiro Long  
Claves  
Wood Block H  
Wood Block L  
Cuica Mute  
Cuica Open  
Triangle Mute  
Triangle Open  
Shaker  
Analog Conga H  
Analog Conga M  
Analog Conga L  
75 D#  
63 D#  
E4  
F4  
76  
77  
E
F
64  
65  
E
F
F#4  
G#4  
A#4  
78 F#  
79  
80 G#  
81  
66 F#  
67  
68 G#  
69  
G4  
A4  
G
G
A
A
82 A#  
70 A#  
Analog Maracas  
Analog Claves  
B4  
C5  
83  
84  
B
C
71  
72  
B
C
O
O
C#5  
D#5  
85 C#  
73 C#  
D5  
86  
D
74  
D
O
87 D#  
75 D#  
E5  
F5  
88  
89  
E
F
76  
77  
E
F
F#5  
G#5  
A#5  
90 F#  
91  
92 G#  
93  
78 F#  
79  
80 G#  
81  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
G5  
A5  
G
G
2
2
A
A
94 A#  
82 A#  
B5  
C6  
95  
96  
B
C
83  
84  
B
C
Jingle Bell  
Bell Tree  
C#6  
D#6  
97 C#  
85 C#  
D6  
98  
D
86  
D
99 D#  
87 D#  
E6  
F6  
100  
101  
E
F
88  
89  
E
F
F#6  
102 F#  
90 F#  
G6  
103  
G
91  
G
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Drum Kit List  
Voice No.  
122  
128  
129  
130  
131  
132  
133  
MSB (0 - 127) / LSB (0 - 127) / PC (1 - 128)  
127/000/001  
Standard Kit 1  
127/000/028  
Dance Kit  
127/000/033  
Jazz Kit  
127/000/041  
Brush Kit  
127/000/049  
Symphony Kit  
126/000/001  
SFX Kit 1  
126/000/002  
SFX Kit 2  
Keyboard  
Note# Note Note# Note  
25 C# 13 C# -1  
26 14 -1  
MIDI  
Key Alternate  
Off  
assign  
C#0  
D#0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
Surdo Mute  
Surdo Open  
Hi Q  
D0  
D
D
27 D#  
15 D# -1  
E0  
F0  
28  
29  
E
F
16  
17  
E
F
-1  
-1  
Whip Slap  
4
4
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Finger Snap  
Click Noise  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Seq Click L  
Seq Click H  
Brush Tap  
Brush Swirl  
Brush Slap  
Brush Tap Swirl Reverse Cymbal  
Snare Roll  
Castanet  
Snare H Soft  
Sticks  
Bass Drum Soft  
Open Rim Shot  
Bass Drum Hard AnBD Dance-2  
F#0  
G#0  
A#0  
30 F#  
31  
32 G#  
33  
18 F# -1  
19 -1  
20 G# -1  
21 -1  
G0  
A0  
G
G
A
A
34 A#  
22 A# -1  
B0  
C1  
35  
36  
B
C
23  
24  
B
C
-1  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
C#1  
D#1  
37 C#  
25 C#  
D1  
38  
D
26  
D
O
39 D#  
27 D#  
E1  
F1  
40  
41  
E
F
28  
29  
E
F
O
O
F#1  
G#1  
A#1  
42 F#  
43  
44 G#  
45  
30 F#  
31  
32 G#  
33  
Hi Q 2  
AnSD Snappy  
G1  
A1  
G
G
SD Jazz H Light Brush Slap L  
A
A
AnBD Dance-1  
AnSD OpenRim  
Bass Drum L  
Gran Cassa  
46 A#  
34 A#  
B1  
C2  
47  
48  
B
C
35  
36  
B
C
Bass Drum  
Side Stick  
Snare M  
AnBD Dance-3  
Analog Side Stick  
AnSD Q  
BD Jazz  
BD Jazz  
Gran Cassa Mute Cutting Noise  
Phone Call  
C#2  
D#2  
49 C#  
37 C#  
Cutting Noise 2 Door Squeak  
Door Slam  
String Slap  
D2  
50  
D
38  
D
SD Jazz L  
Brush Slap  
Brush Tap  
Brush Tom 1 Jazz Tom 1  
Brush Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2  
Brush Tom 3 Jazz Tom 3  
Marching Sn M  
Marching Sn H  
51 D#  
39 D#  
Hand Clap  
Snare H Hard  
Floor Tom L  
Hi-Hat Closed  
Floor Tom H  
Hi-Hat Pedal  
Low Tom  
Hi-Hat Open  
Mid Tom L  
Mid Tom H  
Scratch Cut  
Scratch  
Wind Chime  
Telephone Ring 2  
E2  
F2  
52  
53  
E
F
40  
41  
E
F
AnSD Ana+Acoustic SD Jazz M  
Analog Tom 1  
Analog HH Closed 3  
Analog Tom 2  
Analog HH Closed 4  
Analog Tom 3  
Analog HH Open 2  
Analog Tom 4  
Analog Tom 5  
Jazz Tom 1  
Jazz Tom 2  
Jazz Tom 3  
F#2  
G#2  
A#2  
54 F#  
55  
56 G#  
57  
42 F#  
43  
44 G#  
45  
1
1
1
G2  
A2  
G
G
A
A
58 A#  
46 A#  
B2  
C3  
59  
60  
B
C
47  
48  
B
C
Jazz Tom 4  
Jazz Tom 5  
Brush Tom 4 Jazz Tom 4  
Brush Tom 5 Jazz Tom 5  
Hand Cym. L  
C#3  
D#3  
61 C#  
49 C#  
Crash Cymbal 1 Analog Cymbal  
High Tom  
D3  
62  
D
50  
D
Analog Tom 6  
Jazz Tom 6  
Brush Tom 6 Jazz Tom 6  
63 D#  
51 D#  
Ride Cymbal 1  
Chinese Cymbal  
Ride Cymbal Cup  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 2  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal 2  
Bongo H  
Hand Cym.Short L  
E3  
F3  
64  
65  
E
F
52  
53  
E
F
Flute Key Click Car Engine Ignition  
Car Tires Squeal  
Car Passing  
Car Crash  
Siren  
Train  
Jet Plane  
Starship  
Burst  
Roller Coaster  
Submarine  
F#3  
G#3  
A#3  
66 F#  
67  
68 G#  
69  
54 F#  
55  
56 G#  
57  
G3  
A3  
G
G
Analog Cowbell  
A
A
Hand Cym. H  
70 A#  
58 A#  
B3  
C4  
71  
72  
B
C
59  
60  
B
C
Hand Cym.Short H  
C#4  
D#4  
73 C#  
61 C#  
Bongo L  
D4  
74  
D
62  
D
Conga H Mute  
Conga H Open  
Conga L  
Timbale H  
Timbale L  
Agogo H  
Agogo L  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Samba Whistle H  
Samba Whistle L  
Guiro Short  
Guiro Long  
Claves  
Wood Block H  
Wood Block L  
Cuica Mute  
Cuica Open  
Triangle Mute  
Triangle Open  
Shaker  
Analog Conga H  
Analog Conga M  
Analog Conga L  
75 D#  
63 D#  
E4  
F4  
76  
77  
E
F
64  
65  
E
F
F#4  
G#4  
A#4  
78 F#  
79  
80 G#  
81  
66 F#  
67  
68 G#  
69  
G4  
A4  
G
G
Shower  
Thunder  
Wind  
Stream  
Bubble  
Feed  
Laugh  
Scream  
Punch  
Heartbeat  
FootSteps  
A
A
82 A#  
70 A#  
Analog Maracas  
Analog Claves  
B4  
C5  
83  
84  
B
C
71  
72  
B
C
O
O
C#5  
D#5  
85 C#  
73 C#  
D5  
86  
D
74  
D
O
87 D#  
75 D#  
E5  
F5  
88  
89  
E
F
76  
77  
E
F
F#5  
G#5  
A#5  
90 F#  
91  
92 G#  
93  
78 F#  
79  
80 G#  
81  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
G5  
A5  
G
G
2
2
A
A
94 A#  
82 A#  
B5  
C6  
95  
96  
B
C
83  
84  
B
C
Jingle Bell  
Bell Tree  
Dog  
Horse  
Bird Tweet 2  
Machine Gun  
Laser Gun  
Explosion  
Firework  
C#6  
D#6  
97 C#  
85 C#  
D6  
98  
D
86  
D
99 D#  
87 D#  
E6  
F6  
100  
101  
E
F
88  
89  
E
F
F#6  
102 F#  
90 F#  
G6  
103  
G
91  
G
Maou  
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Style List  
Style No.  
Style Name  
8BEAT  
Style No.  
054  
Style Name  
Style No.  
108  
Style Name  
ChristmasSwing  
Swing2  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
008  
009  
010  
8BeatModern  
60’sGuitarPop  
8BeatAdria  
60’s8Beat  
055  
Five/Four  
JazzBallad  
Dixieland  
109  
ChristmasWaltz  
ScottishReel  
Hawaiian  
056  
110  
057  
111  
058  
Ragtime  
WALTZ  
8Beat  
059  
AfroCuban  
Charleston  
R&B  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
GuitarSerenade  
SwingWaltz  
JazzWaltz1  
JazzWaltz2  
CountryWaltz  
OberWaltzer  
Musette  
OffBeat  
060  
60’sRock  
HardRock  
061  
062  
063  
064  
065  
066  
067  
068  
069  
070  
Soul  
RockShuffle  
8BeatRock  
16BEAT  
DetroitPop1  
60’sRock&Roll  
6/8Soul  
011  
012  
013  
014  
015  
016  
017  
018  
16Beat  
CrocoTwist  
Rock&Roll  
DetroitPop2  
BoogieWoogie  
ComboBoogie  
6/8Blues  
DJ  
PopShuffle1  
PopShuffle2  
GuitarPop  
119  
120  
121  
122  
123  
DJ-HipHop  
DJ-DanceSwing  
DJ-House  
16BeatUptempo  
KoolShuffle  
JazzRock  
DJ-GarageHouse  
DJ-PopR&B  
PIANIST  
COUNTRY  
Country8Beat  
CountryPop  
CountrySwing  
Country2/4  
CowboyBoogie  
CountryShuffle  
Bluegrass  
LATIN  
HipHopLight  
BALLAD  
071  
072  
073  
074  
075  
076  
077  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
129  
130  
131  
132  
133  
134  
135  
Stride  
PianoSwing  
PianoRag  
019  
020  
021  
022  
023  
024  
025  
026  
PianoBallad  
LoveSong  
Arpeggio  
6/8ModernEP  
6/8SlowRock  
OrganBallad  
PopBallad  
Musical  
Habanera  
SlowRock  
8BtPianoBallad  
PianoMarch  
6/8PianoMarch  
PianoWaltz  
PianoBeguine  
16BeatBallad1  
16BeatBallad2  
DANCE  
078  
079  
080  
081  
082  
083  
084  
085  
086  
087  
088  
089  
BrazilianSamba  
BossaNova  
PopBossa  
Tijuana  
027  
028  
029  
030  
031  
032  
033  
034  
035  
036  
037  
038  
039  
040  
EuroTrance  
Ibiza  
DiscoLatin  
Mambo  
HouseMusik  
SwingHouse  
TechnoPolis  
Clubdance  
ClubLatin  
Salsa  
Beguine  
GuitarRumba  
RumbaFlamenca  
RumbaIsland  
Reggae  
Garage1  
Garage2  
TechnoParty  
UKPop  
BALLROOM  
VienneseWaltz  
EnglishWaltz  
Slowfox  
090  
091  
092  
093  
094  
095  
096  
097  
098  
099  
100  
HipHopGroove  
HipShuffle  
HipHopPop  
DISCO  
Foxtrot  
Quickstep  
Tango  
041  
042  
043  
044  
045  
046  
047  
70’sDisco1  
70’sDisco2  
LatinDisco  
DiscoPhilly  
SaturdayNight  
DiscoChocolate  
DiscoHands  
SWING&JAZZ  
BigBandFast  
BigBandMedium  
BigBandBallad  
BigBandShuffle  
JazzClub  
Pasodoble  
Samba  
ChaChaCha  
Rumba  
Jive  
TRADITIONAL  
USMarch  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
048  
049  
050  
051  
052  
053  
6/8March  
GermanMarch  
PolkaPop  
OberPolka  
Tarantella  
Showtune  
Swing1  
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Song List  
Preset Songs  
Song No.  
File Name  
Song Name  
Song Name  
Favorites  
D_ROWROW Row Row Row Your Boat (DUET) (Traditional)  
D_SCARBO Scarborough Fair (DUET) (Traditional)  
001  
002  
003  
Don’t Know Why (Jesse Harris (Norah Jones))  
My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers)  
Fly Me To The Moon (Bart Howard)  
Easy Play  
Down By The Riverside (Traditional)  
I’ve Been Working On The Railroad (Traditional)  
Carry Me Back To Old Virginny (James A. Bland)  
The Last Rose Of Summer (Thomas Moore)  
The First Noel (Traditional (Englilsh))  
Pianist  
The Entertainer (S. Joplin)  
Greensleeves (Traditional)  
Londonderry Air (Traditional)  
Traumerei (R. Schumann)  
Pastorale (J.F. Burgmüller)  
D_SMOKY  
D_THREE  
On Top Of Old Smoky (DUET) (Traditional)  
Three Blind Mice (DUET) (Traditional)  
D_WEASEL Pop Goes The Weasel (DUET) (Traditional)  
D_WEWISH We Wish You A Merry Christmas (DUET) (Traditional)  
DANUBEWA The Danube Waves (I. Ivanovici)  
004  
005  
006  
007  
008  
FRULIED  
Frühlingslied (F. Mendelssohn)  
Frühlingsstimmen (J. Strauss II)  
Funiculi-Funicula (L. Denza)  
Gavotte (F.J. Gossec)  
Guillaume Tell (G. Rossini)  
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (E.R. Ball)  
FRUSTIME  
FUNICULA  
GAVOTTE  
GUILLAUM  
IRISHEYE  
009  
010  
011  
012  
013  
JOYOFMAN Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring (J.S. Bach)  
LIEBEST3  
LOMOND  
LORELEI  
MAGICFLT  
Liebesträume Nr.3 (F. Liszt)  
Loch Lomond (Traditional)  
Die Lorelei (F. Silcher)  
Organist  
From “The Magic Flute” (W.A Mozart)  
Wedding March From A Midsummer Night’s Dream  
(F. Mendelssohn)  
Danse Des Mirlitons From “The Nutcracker”  
(P.I. Tchaikovsky)  
014  
MIRLITON  
015  
016  
Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Eh (N. Decius)  
Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme. (J.S. Bach)  
Advanced  
Menuett In G Major Wo 10-2 (L.v. Beethoven)  
Prelude Op.28 No.7 (F. Chopin)  
To A Wild Rose (E.A. Macdowell)  
Für Elise (L.v. Beethoven)  
Etude Op.10-3 “Chanson de l’adieu” (F. Chopin)  
Band Play  
Aura Lee (G. Poulton)  
Canon (J. Pachelbel)  
Symphonie Nr.9 (L.v. Beethoven)  
Duet  
MONDSHIN  
MUSSIDEN  
MYBONNIE  
ORPHEE  
P_ANGELS  
P_ARABES  
Piano Sonate Op.27-2 “Mondschein” (L.v. Beethoven)  
Muss I Denn (F. Silcher)  
My Bonnie (Traditional)  
“Orphée Aux Enfers” Ouverture (J. Offenbach)  
Angels Serenade (Traditional)  
Arabesque (J.F. Burgmüller)  
017  
018  
019  
020  
021  
P_CANDEU La Candeur (J.F. Burgmüller)  
P_CHEVAL La Chevaleresque (J.F. Burgmüller)  
P_CONSOL Consolation (J.F. Burgmüller)  
P_INOCEN Innocence (J.F. Burgmüller)  
P_MENUBA Menuett (J.S. Bach)  
P_MENUBO Menuett (L. Boccherini)  
022  
023  
024  
P_MOMENT Moments Musicaux Op.94-3 (F. Schubert)  
025  
026  
027  
Sur Le Pont D’Avignon (Traditional)  
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Traditional)  
Muffin Man (Traditional)  
P_PCHIEN  
P_PETITE  
P_PROGRE Progrès (J.F. Burgmüller)  
Valse Op.64-1 “Petit Chien” (F. Chopin)  
Petite Réunion (J.F. Burgmüller)  
Holidays  
Joy To The World (G.F. Händel)  
Ave Maria (F. Schubert)  
P_SARAFA  
P_TENDRE  
P_TMARCH Turkish March (W.A. Mozart)  
Krasnyj Sarafan (Traditional)  
Tendre Fleur (J.F. Burgmüller)  
028  
029  
030  
Jingle Bells (Traditional)  
P_VIOLET  
PEARLFIS  
PRIMVERA  
SAINTSGO  
La Viollette (Streabbog)  
Song Of The Pearl Fisher (G. Bizet)  
La Primavera (From Le Quattro Stagioni) (A. Vivaldi)  
When The Saints Go Marchin’ In (Traditional)  
String Quartet No.17 2nd Mov. “Serenade”  
(F.J. Haydn)  
70 MIDI Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM  
File Name  
AMERICA  
ATHOME  
AURALEE  
Song Name  
America The Beautiful (S.A. Ward)  
Old Folks At Home (S.C. Foster)  
Aura Lee (G. Poulton)  
O Mio Babbino Caro (From “Gianni Schicchi”)  
(G. Puccini)  
Ring De Banjo (S.C. Foster)  
Bill Bailey (Won’t You Please Come Home)  
(H. Cannon)  
SERENAHY  
SILENTNT  
SLAVON10  
SURPRISE  
SUSANNA  
SYMPHO9  
THAIS  
Silent Night (F. Gruber)  
Slavonic Dances No.10 (A. Dvorˇák)  
“The Surprise” Symphony (F.J. Haydn)  
Oh! Susanna (S.C. Foster)  
Symphonie Nr.9 (L.v. Beethoven)  
Méditation De Thais (J. Massenet)  
BABBINO  
BANJO  
BILLBAIL  
BROWNJUG Little Brown Jug (Traditional)  
CAMPTOWN Camptown Races (S.C. Foster)  
TOREADOR Air de Toréador “Carmen” (G. Bizet)  
TURKEY  
UNGARIS5  
VOGLEIN  
Turkey In The Straw (Traditional)  
Ungarische Tänze Nr.5 (J. Brahms)  
Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär? (Traditional)  
CANON  
Canon (J. Pachelbel)  
D_AGSTIN  
D_CHTREE  
O Du Lieber Augustin (DUET) (Traditional)  
O Christmas Tree (DUET) (Traditional)  
File names that begin with “P_” do not include chord data and they  
cannot be used with the performance assistant technology Chord  
type or Easy Song Arranger feature.  
Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands (DUET)  
(J.J. Rousseau)  
D_CLOSE  
D_CUCKOO The Cuckoo (DUET) (Traditional)  
D_IMMAI  
Im Mai (DUET) (Traditional)  
D_INDIAN  
Ten Little Indians (DUET) (Septimus Winner)  
D_LONDON London Bridge (DUET) (Traditional)  
D_MARY Mary Had A Little Lamb (DUET) (Traditional)  
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Effect Type List  
Harmony Types  
No.  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
Harmony Type  
Description  
Duet  
Harmony types 01 – 05 are pitch-based and add one-, two- or three-note harmonies to  
the single-note melody played in the right hand.These types only sound when chords are  
played in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.  
Trio  
Block  
Country  
Octave  
Types 6 – 26 are rhythm-based effects and add embellishments or delayed  
repeats in time with the auto accompaniment. These types sound whether the  
auto accompaniment is on or not; however, the actual speed of the effect  
depends on the Tempo setting (page 21). The individual note values in each  
type let you synchronize the effect precisely to the rhythm. Triplet settings are  
also available: 1/6 = quarter-note triplets, 1/12 = eighth-note triplets, 1/24 = six-  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Trill 1/4 note  
3
Trill 1/6 note  
Trill 1/8 note  
3
teenth-note triplets.  
Trill 1/12 note  
• The Trill effect Types (06 – 12) create two-note trills (alternating notes) when  
two notes are held.  
Trill 1/16 note  
• The Tremolo effect Types (13 – 19) repeat all held notes (up to four).  
3
Trill 1/24 note  
• The Echo effect Types (20 – 26) create delayed repeats of each note played.  
Trill 1/32 note  
Tremolo 1/4 note  
Tremolo 1/6 note  
Tremolo 1/8 note  
Tremolo 1/12 note  
Tremolo 1/16 note  
Tremolo 1/24 note  
Tremolo 1/32 note  
Echo 1/4 note  
Echo 1/6 note  
Echo 1/8 note  
Echo 1/12 note  
Echo 1/16 note  
Echo 1/24 note  
Echo 1/32 note  
3
3
3
3
3
3
Reverb Types  
No.  
Reverb Type  
Description  
Concert hall reverb.  
01 – 03  
04 – 05  
06 – 07  
08 – 09  
10  
Hall 1 – 3  
Room 1 – 2  
Stage 1 – 2  
Plate 1 – 2  
Off  
Small room reverb.  
Reverb for solo instruments.  
Simulated steel plate reverb.  
No effect.  
Chorus Types  
No.  
Chorus Type  
Description  
Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.  
Pronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound.  
No effect.  
01 – 02  
03 – 04  
05  
Chorus 1 – 2  
Flanger 1 – 2  
Off  
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MIDI Implementation Chart  
YAMAHA  
Basic  
[ Portable Grand ]  
Model DGX-505/305  
Date:1-DEC-2003  
Version : 1.0  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Recognized  
Transmitted  
Remarks  
Function...  
Default  
1 - 16  
x
1 - 16  
x
Channel Changed  
Default  
Messages x  
Altered  
3
3
x
x
Mode  
Note  
**************  
0 - 127  
0 - 127  
0 - 127  
Number : True voice **************  
Velocity Note ON  
o 9nH,v=1-127  
o 9nH,v=1-127  
x
Note OFF x  
After  
Touch  
Key’s  
Ch’s  
x
x
x
x
Pitch Bend  
o
o
o
0,32 o  
1 x  
Bank Select  
Modulation wheel  
Data Entry(MSB)  
Data Entry(LSB)  
Part Volume  
Pan  
*1 o  
6 o  
o
38 o  
7 o  
o
o
10 o  
11 x  
64 o  
84 x  
71 x  
72 o  
73 x  
74 x  
91,93 o  
96,97 x  
o
Control  
Change  
*1 o  
Expression  
Sustain  
o
*1 o  
*1 o  
o
Portamento Cntrl  
Harmonic Content  
Release Time  
Attack Time  
Brightness  
*1 o  
*1 o  
o
Effect Depth  
RPN Inc,Dec  
RPN LSB,MSB  
o
o
100,101 o  
Prog  
o 0 - 127  
o 0 - 127  
Change : True #  
**************  
System Exclusive  
o
*2 o  
*2  
: Song Pos. x  
Common : Song Sel. x  
x
x
x
: Tune  
x
System :Clock  
Real Time:Commands o  
o
o
o
Aux :All Sound OFF x  
:Reset All Cntrls x  
o(120,126,127)  
o(121)  
:Local ON/OFF  
x
o(122)  
:All Notes OFF x  
Mes- :Active Sense  
sages:Reset  
o(123-125)  
o
x
o
x
*1 Refer to #2 on page 106. *2 Refer to #3 on page 106.  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO  
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO  
o : Yes  
x : No  
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MIDI Data Format  
NOTE:  
<Reverb Type> F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 00H, mmH,  
llH, F7H  
• mm : Reverb Type MSB  
• ll : Reverb Type LSB  
Refer to the Effect Map (page 106) for details.  
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.  
• MIDI Master Tuning  
• System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type  
and Chorus Type.  
<Chorus Type> F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 20H, mmH,  
llH, F7H  
• mm : Chorus Type MSB  
• ll : Chorus Type LSB  
Refer to the Effect Map (page 106) for details.  
2
3
Messages for these control change numbers cannot be trans-  
mitted from the instrument itself. However, they may be trans-  
mitted when playing the accompaniment, song or using the  
Harmony effect.  
4
5
When the accompaniment is started, an FAH message is trans-  
mitted. When accompaniment is stopped, an FCH message is  
transmitted.When the clock is set to External, both FAH  
(accompaniment start) and FCH (accompaniment stop) are  
recognized.  
Exclusive  
<GM System ON> F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H  
• This message automatically restores all default settings for  
the instrument, with the exception of MIDI Master Tuning.  
Local ON/OFF  
<Local ON> Bn, 7A, 7F  
<Local OFF> Bn, 7A, 00  
Value for “n” is ignored.  
<MIDI Master Volume> F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H  
• This message allows the volume of all channels to be  
changed simultaneously (Universal System Exclusive).  
• The values of “mm” is used for MIDI Master Volume. (Values  
for “ll” are ignored.)  
<MIDI Master Tuning> F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H,  
mm, ll, cc, F7H  
• This message simultaneously changes the tuning value of  
all channels.  
• The values of “mm” and “ll” are used for MIDI Master Tuning.  
• The default value of “mm” and “ll” are 08H and 00H, respec-  
tively. Any values can be used for “n” and “cc.”  
Effect map  
* When a Type LSB value is received that corresponds to no effect type, a value corresponding to the effect type  
(coming the closest to the specified value) is automatically set.  
* The numbers in parentheses in front of the Effect Type names correspond to the number indicated in the display.  
REVERB  
TYPE LSB  
16  
TYPE  
MSB  
00  
No Effect  
(01)Hall1  
Room  
01  
02  
08  
17  
18  
19  
20  
000  
001  
002  
003  
004  
(02)Hall2  
(03)Hall3  
(04)Room1  
(05)Room2  
Stage  
(06)Stage1 (07)Stage2  
Plate  
(08)Plate1  
(09)Plate2  
005...127 No Effect  
CHORUS  
TYPE LSB  
16  
TYPE  
MSB  
00  
01  
02  
08  
17  
18  
19  
20  
000...063 No Effect  
064  
065  
066  
067  
Thru  
Chorus  
Celeste  
Flanger  
(02)Chorus2  
(01)Chorus1  
(04)Flanger2  
(03)Flanger1  
068...127 No Effect  
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Index  
Panel controls and terminals  
Alphabetical order  
A
Accessories (Optional) .........................95  
>
G
B
H
C
I
K
L
D
M
E
F
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O
T
P
Q
U
R
V
S
Song List ............................................ 103  
Specifications ....................................... 95  
X
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in any format (other than temporary files created and required  
by your computer's operating system), including without  
limitation screen capture files, files generated from the  
Software's playback, graphics files and print files, for any  
purpose, except for creating MIDI files (if permitted by the  
Software) for private non-commercial use.  
2.4 You shall not, and shall not cause or permit any third party to,  
decompile, decode, disassemble or reverse engineer the  
Software in whole or in part for any purpose.  
2.5 You shall not, and shall not cause any third party to, translate,  
convert, decode or reverse engineer any file capable of being  
read by any copy or version of the Software or any data  
transmitted to or from any copy or version of the Software, in  
whole or in part for any purpose.  
6.2 You may not distribute, loan, lease, sub-license, rent or  
otherwise transfer the Product to any third party.  
6.3 You agree to the use of your personal data in accordance with  
the Licensor's privacy policy (available from the Licensor or on  
www.sibelius.com) which may change from time to time.  
6.4 This License is intended by the parties hereto to be a final  
expression of their agreement with respect to the subject matter  
hereof and a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of  
such agreement. This License supercedes any and all prior  
understandings, whether written or oral, between you and the  
Licensor relating to the subject matter hereof.  
6.5 (This section only applies if you are resident in the European  
Union:) This License shall be construed and governed by the  
laws of England, and both parties agree to submit to the  
exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.  
6.6 (This section only applies if you are not resident in the European  
Union:) This License shall be construed and enforced in  
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of  
California. Any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or in  
any way related or connected to this License shall be brought  
and maintained only in the United States District Court for the  
Northern District of California, sitting in the City of San  
Francisco. Each party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of  
such federal court over any such suit, action or proceeding. Each  
party knowingly, voluntarily and irrevocably waives trial by jury  
in any suit, action or proceeding (including any counterclaim),  
whether at law or in equity, arising out of or in any way related  
or connected to this License or the subject matter hereof.  
2.6 The Product or any part of it must not be used to infringe any  
right of copyright or right of privacy, publicity or personality or  
any other right whatsoever of any other person or entity.  
3. Copyright  
3.1 You acknowledge that copyright in the Product as a whole and  
in the components of the Product as between you and the  
Licensor belongs to the Licensor or its licensees and is protected  
by copyright laws, national and international, and all other  
applicable laws.  
(License v2.8, 10 Jan 2005)  
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Limited Warranty  
90 DAYS LABOR  
1 YEAR PARTS  
Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed  
below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models  
included in the following series of products:  
SERIES OF 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.  
If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject  
to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the  
consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as  
warranty replacements.  
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PROD-  
UCTS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY  
IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY  
EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, these  
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES  
If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities:  
1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for  
assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below.  
2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or toYamaha with an explanation  
of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts  
under warranty.  
3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely.  
*Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days.  
IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has  
a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed.  
4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and  
to follow all safety precautions.  
EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to fail-  
ures and/or damages that may occur as a result of:  
1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity.  
2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an  
authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha.  
3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia,  
and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.  
Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below.  
Model___________________________ Serial #________________________________ Sales Slip #________________________________  
Purchased from____________________________________________________________ Date______________________________________  
(Retailer)  
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
Electronic Service Division  
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue  
Buena Park, CA 90620  
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha  
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.  
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten  
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen  
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.  
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.  
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tiendaYamaha más cercana  
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.  
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG  
NORTH AMERICA  
ASIA  
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,  
CANADA  
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA  
Branch Belgium  
Rue de Geneve (Genevastraat) 10, 1140 - Brussels,  
Belgium  
Tel: 02-726 6032  
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.  
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,  
M1S 3R1, Canada  
Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.  
25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West),  
Jingan, Shanghai, China  
Tel: 416-298-1311  
Tel: 021-6247-2211  
FRANCE  
U.S.A.  
HONG KONG  
Yamaha Musique France  
Yamaha Corporation of America  
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,  
U.S.A.  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.  
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France  
Tel: 01-64-61-4000  
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,  
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Tel: 2737-7688  
Tel: 714-522-9011  
ITALY  
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.  
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy  
Tel: 02-935-771  
INDONESIA  
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)  
PT. Nusantik  
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA  
MEXICO  
SPAIN/PORTUGAL  
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot  
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia  
Tel: 21-520-2577  
Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.  
Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,  
Col. Guadalupe del Moral  
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México  
Tel: 55-5804-0600  
Yamaha-Hazen Música, S.A.  
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230  
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain  
Tel: 91-639-8888  
KOREA  
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.  
Tong-Yang Securities Bldg. 16F 23-8 Yoido-dong,  
Youngdungpo-ku, Seoul, Korea  
Tel: 02-3770-0660  
GREECE  
Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House  
147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece  
Tel: 01-228 2160  
BRAZIL  
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.  
Av. Reboucas 2636-Pinheiros CEP: 05402-400  
Sao Paulo-SP. Brasil  
MALAYSIA  
SWEDEN  
Yamaha Scandinavia AB  
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1  
Box 30053  
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden  
Tel: 031 89 34 00  
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.  
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,  
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia  
Tel: 3-78030900  
Tel: 011-3085-1377  
ARGENTINA  
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.  
Sucursal de Argentina  
Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,  
Buenos Aires, Argentina  
Tel: 1-4371-7021  
PHILIPPINES  
Yupangco Music Corporation  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,  
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines  
Tel: 819-7551  
DENMARK  
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office  
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN  
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/  
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES  
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.  
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,  
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,  
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá  
Generatorvej 6A  
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark  
Tel: 44 92 49 00  
SINGAPORE  
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.  
FINLAND  
F-Musiikki Oy  
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,  
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland  
Tel: 09 618511  
#03-11 A-Z Building  
140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015  
Tel: 747-4374  
Tel: +507-269-5311  
TAIWAN  
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.  
3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.  
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.  
NORWAY  
EUROPE  
THE UNITED KINGDOM  
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.  
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,  
MK7 8BL, England  
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB  
Tel: 02-2511-8688  
Grini Næringspark 1  
N-1345 Østerås, Norway  
Tel: 67 16 77 70  
THAILAND  
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.  
891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor  
Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan  
Bangkok 10330, Thailand  
ICELAND  
Skifan HF  
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120  
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland  
Tel: 525 5000  
Tel: 01908-366700  
IRELAND  
Danfay Ltd.  
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin  
Tel: 01-2859177  
Tel: 02-215-2626  
OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES  
Yamaha Corporation,  
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group  
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650  
Tel: +81-53-460-2317  
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES  
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH  
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany  
Tel: +49-4101-3030  
GERMANY  
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH  
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany  
Tel: 04101-3030  
SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN  
OCEANIA  
AFRICA  
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,  
Branch Switzerland  
AUSTRALIA  
Yamaha Corporation,  
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group  
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650  
Tel: +81-53-460-2312  
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.  
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,  
Victoria 3006, Australia  
Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland  
Tel: 01-383 3990  
AUSTRIA  
Tel: 3-9693-5111  
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,  
Branch Austria  
NEW ZEALAND  
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.  
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,  
Auckland, New Zealand  
MIDDLE EAST  
TURKEY/CYPRUS  
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH  
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany  
Tel: 04101-3030  
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria  
Tel: 01-60203900  
THE NETHERLANDS  
Yamaha Music Central Europe,  
Branch Nederland  
Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands  
Tel: 0347-358 040  
Tel: 9-634-0099  
COUNTRIES AND TRUST  
OTHER COUNTRIES  
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN  
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE  
LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone  
P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.  
Tel: +971-4-881-5868  
Yamaha Corporation,  
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group  
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650  
Tel: +81-53-460-2312  
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division  
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650  
Tel: +81-53-460-3273  
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Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English Only)  
http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/  
Yamaha Manual Library  
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/  
U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation  
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