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USER MANUAL DGX-205 YAMAHA

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use "household" type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

  1. 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.
  2. 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 reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic 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

not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

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.

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

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

  • This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

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OBSERVERA!

  • Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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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

  • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
  • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
  • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
  • 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.

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.

Water warning

  • 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.
  • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Fire warning

  • Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

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.

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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

  • When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
  • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
  • 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.

Battery

  • 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.
  • 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 dispose of batteries in fire.

  • Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
  • 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.
  • Keep batteries away from children.
  • 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.

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 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.
  • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
  • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
  • 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

  • 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.

Maintenance

  • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinkers, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling caution

  • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Saving data

Saving and backing up your data

  • The panel settings and some other types of data (page 42) 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 42) before turning off the power. Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save the important data to your computer. For information on sending the data, see page 64 (FUNCTION Bulk Send item)

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-205.
- Please note that the DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 have different numbers of keys: the DGX-205/203 has 76 keys, and the PSR-295/293 has 61 keys.

Trademarks

  • Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
  • All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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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

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

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

Killing Me Softly With His Song

Words by Norman Gimbel

Music by Charles Fox

Copyright © 1972 Rodali Music and Fox-Gimbel Productions, Inc. (P.O. Box 15221, Beverly Hills, CA 90209 USA)

Copyright Renewed

All Rights on behalf of Rodali Music Administered by Sony/ATV

Music Publishing, 8 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203

International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved

All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited regarding the above three songs pre-installed.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without 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.

Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

Panel logos

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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.

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XGlite

As its name implies, "XGlite" is a simplified version of Yamaha'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.

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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).

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DGX-205/203 Portable Grand or PSR-295/293 PortaTone!

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-205/203, PSR-295/293 package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

Music rest

  • Accessory CD-ROM

  • Owner's manual (this book)

Song book

- About the Supplied CD-ROM

The following software which facilitates data transfer between a computer and the instrument is provided on the supplied 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. For details refer to the Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (page 70) and to the online help provided for each program.

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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!

Music Rest

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■ Performance assistant technology

page 14

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.

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Play a Variety Of Instrument Voices

page 18

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 variety.

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Learning music is fun page 32

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 downloaded from the Internet for lessons, so your musical resources are essentially unlimited! The instrument will even evaluate and grade your performance for you!

Excellen

■ Play Along With Styles ▶ page 24

Want to play with full accompaniment? Try the auto-accompanyment Styles. The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to euro-trance ... and much more. Select a style that matches the music you want to play, or experiment with new styles to expand your musical horizons.

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Contents

Copyright Notice 6
Panellogos 6
Supplied Accessories. 7
Special features of the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293...... 8

Setting Up 10

Power Requirements 10
Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT jack) 11
Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN JACK) 11
Connecting to a computer (USB terminal) 11
Turn on the power 11

Panel Controls and Terminals 12

Front Panel 13

Rear Panel. 13

Quick Guide

The Easy Way To Play Piano 14

Play With Both Hands 14
Change the Song Tempo. 17
Play the Demo Song 17

Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices 18

Select and Play a Voice - MAIN 18
Play Two Voices Simultaneously - DUAL 19
Play Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands - SPLIT..20
Play the Grand Piano Voice 22
Pitch Bend (DGX-205/203 only). 22
Touch Response 22

Fun Sounds 23

Drum Kits 23
Sound Effects 23

Styles (Auto Accompaniment) 24

Play Along With Auto Accompaniment - STYLE 24
Harmony 26
A Variety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style Playback. 28

Using Songs 30

Select and Listen To a Song 30
Types Of Songs 31

Select a Song For a Lesson 32

Lesson 1: Waiting 32
Lesson 2: Your Tempo. 34
Lesson 3: Minus One 35
Practice Makes Perfect - Repeat and Learn 35

Change a Song's Style 36

Using the Easy Song Arranger 36

Record Your Own Performance 38

Track Configuration 38
Recording Procedure 39
Song Clear - Deleting User Songs 41
Track Clear - Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song... 41

Backup and Initialization 42

Backup 42
Initialization 42

Basic Operation and Displays 43

Basic Operation 43
Display Items 45

Reference

Handy Performance Features 46

Adding Reverb 46
Adding Chorus 47
The Metronome 48
Touch Response Sensitivity. 49
One Touch Setting 49
Adjusting the Voice Parameters. 50
Adjusting the Harmony Volume 50
Panel Sustain. 50

Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 51

Setting the Split Point 51
Play Only the Style Rhythm 51
Play a Style With Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment) 52
Adjusting the Style Volume 52
Playing Auto-accompany Chords 53
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 55

Song Settings 57

Song Volume 57
A-B Repeat 57
Muting Independent Song Parts 57
Change the Key Of a Song 58
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause 58
Change the Melody Voice 59

Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings 60

Saving Settings to the Registration Memory 60

Function settings 62

Locating and Editing the Function Settings 62

Connecting To a Computer 65

What Is MIDI? 65
USB Connection 66
MIDI Settings 66
MIDI (PC Mode) Settings For Computer Connection 67
Remote Control Of MIDI Devices 67
Transferring Song Files From a Computer 68

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide 70

CD-ROM Contents 70
System Requirements. 71
Software Installation 71

Appendix

Troubleshooting 75
Specifications. 77
Voice List. 78
Drum Kit List 82
Style List 84
Song List. 85
Effect Type List 86
MIDI Implementation Chart 87
MIDI Data Format 88
Index 89

Be 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

1 Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the instrument is set to STANDBY.

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WARNING

  • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D or PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) 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-3C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack.
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

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CAUTION

  • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

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Using Batteries

Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel.
Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.
Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

NOTE

  • Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from the adaptor and overrides battery power, even when batteries are installed.

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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, the battery exchange indication flashes in the display. As soon as this message appears, make sure to replace all batteries, following the precautions listed below.

If necessary, also make sure to save all important User data (see page 42), since custom panel settings 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.
  • Make sure to install the batteries in the same direction, maintaining 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.
  • If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
  • Please use the power adaptor when transferring data to 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 transferred and the data currently in the transfer destination will be lost.

Make all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on.

Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT jack)

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The DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack.

The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output.

You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to that device.

WARNING

  • Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it may be damaging to your hearing.

CAUTION

  • 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.

Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN JACK)

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The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing an optional footswitch. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on and off.

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.

Connecting to a computer (USB terminal)

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Connect the instrument's USB terminal to the USB terminal of a computer, and you can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 66).

To use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to do the following:

  • Connect the USB terminal of the computer to the USB terminal on the instrument using a standard USB cable.
  • Install the USB MIDI driver on your computer.

Installation of the USB MIDI driver is described on page 71.

With this capability you can, for example, use the Musicsoft Downloader software provided on the supplied CD-ROM to transfer songs from your computer to the instrument's flash memory.

NOTE

  • Make sure to purchase a quality USB cable at a musical instrument store, computer store or electrical appliance store.

Turn on the power

Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Pressing the switch again turns the power off.

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Backup data in the flash memory (page 42) is loaded to the instrument when the power is turned on. If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is turned on.

CAUTION

  • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, a small amount of electricity is still being consumed by the instrument. 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 batteries from the instrument.

CAUTION

  • Never attempt to turn the power off when a "WRITING!" message is shown in the display. Doing so can damage the flash memory and result in a loss of data.

DGX-205/203

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PSR-295/293

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DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293

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Front Panel
1 [STANDBY/ON] switchpage 11
2 [MASTER VOLUME] controlpages 11, 15
3 [TOUCH] buttonpage 22, 49
4 [HARMONY] buttonpage 26
5 [DUAL] buttonpage 19
6 [SPLIT] buttonpage 20
7 [DEMO] buttonpage 17
8 [LESSON MODE] buttonpage 33
9 [LESSON L/R] buttonpage 32
10 [LESSON REPEAT & LEARN] buttonpage 35
11 [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] buttonpage 14
12 [FUNCTION] buttonpage 62
13 [PC] buttonpage 67
14 [METRONOME] buttonpage 48
15 [PORTABLE GRAND] buttonpage 22
16 Dialpages 44, 62
17 CATEGORY buttons [▲], [▼]pages 44, 62

18 [SONG] button page 30
[EASY SONG ARRANGER] button... page 36
20 [STYLE] button page 24
21 [VOICE] button.. page 18
Number buttons [0] - [9],
[+] and [-] buttons pages 44, 62
[ACMP ON/OFF] /[A←B] button pages 24, 57
[SYNC STOP] button . page 28
[SYNC START] / [II] button. pages 25, 58
[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] / [←] button...... pages 25, 58
[MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [▶▶] button pages 26, 58
[START/STOP]/[▶■] button.... pages 24, 30, 44
[TEMPO/TAP] button . page 17
30 REGIST. MEMORY [●] (MEMORY/BANK), [1], [2] buttons...... page 60
SONG MEMORY [REC], [1] - [5], [A] buttons.. page 39
PITCH BEND wheel (DGX-205/203 only)......page 22

Rear Panel

USB terminal pages 11, 66
SUSTAIN jack.. page 11
PHONES/OUTPUT jack.. page 11
DC IN 12V jack page 10

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! So even if you can't play piano and can't read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.

The secret to the performance assistant technology's ability to turn random playing into music is divulged on page 16. Enjoy the feature for a while first, then read about how its done.

Play With Both Hands

To use the performance assistant technology you must be playing a song that includes chord data.

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Press the [SONG] button.

The song number and name will be displayed. You can use the dial or other selection controls to select a different song.

NOTE

  • For details on Chords, see pages 53, 54.

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Select a song.

Rotate the dial and watch the displayed song names – for this example we'll select song “026 Twinkle Star.”

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Twirkle 026

The song displayed here will be played.

NOTE

  • MIDI songs included on the supplied Accessory CD-ROM can also be transferred to the instrument and used with the performance assistant technology. (page 16, 68)

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Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button.

This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.

Icon will appear after displaying "PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT".

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Press the [START/STOP] button.

Song playback will begin.

Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume.

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Play on the keyboard.

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).

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How does it sound? You'll get acceptable results no matter where you play thanks to performance assistant technology!

Next try the three playing methods illustrated below. Different ways of playing produce different results.

  • Play with the left and right hands at the same timing - type 1.

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Play 3 notes at once with your right hand.

  • Play with the left and right hands at the same timing - type 2.

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Play 1 note at a time with your right hand (for example: index finger middle finger ring finger).

  • Play alternately with the left and right hands - type 3.

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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. When you want to end performance assistant technology operation press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button.

The Secret Of performance assistant technology

How It Creates Music From Random Notes

Performance assistant technology reads the chord data from the song and only assigns notes that will "work" at that moment to the keyboard. Since the chords of a song are constantly changing, different notes and chords will be produced even if you repeatedly play the same keys.

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You produce a harmonious group of notes no matter where you play.

Songs That Can Be Used With the performance assistant technology

Performance assistant technology can only be used with songs that include chord data. Preset Songs can be used with performance assistant technology since the songs include chord data.

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 70) can be used with performance assistant technology. A list of the MIDI songs included on the Accessory CD-ROM is provided on page 85.

Songs downloaded from the Internet can also be used with performance assistant technology as long as they include the required chord data. Transfer song files you want to use from your computer to the instrument's flash memory (page 68).

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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.

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You can also set the tempo by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo - 4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song playback by pressing the button just twice.

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You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons.

About the Beat Display

The arrow marks in the beat display flash in time with the rhythm of the song or style.

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Play the Demo Song

DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 are packed with a total of 30 songs, including three Demo songs – listen to some of the outstanding instrument voices provided! You can use the performance assistant technology with the demo songs.

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Press the [DEMO] button.

The demo songs will start playing. The song playback sequence will repeat: 001

$$ \rightarrow 0 0 2 \rightarrow 0 0 3 \rightarrow 0 0 1 \dots $$

You can stop demo playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

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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. The voice is known as the "main voice."

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Press the [VOICE] button.

The voice number and name will be displayed. You can use the dial or other selection controls to select a different song.

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Select the voice you want to play.

While watching the displayed 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 090 Flute voice.

NOTE

  • You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY button [▲], [▼] after pressing the [VOICE] button.

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Play the keyboard.

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Try selecting and playing a variety of voices.

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.

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Press the [DUAL] button.

The [DUAL] button turns the dual voice on or off.

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.

NOTE

  • The dual voice feature cannot be used during a song lesson (page 32).

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Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second.

"D. VOICE" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will be displayed.

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NOTE

  • You can also select the Dual Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY buttons to select the "D.Voice" item.

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Select the desired dual voice.

Watch the displayed 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 107 Vibraphone voice.

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Play the keyboard.

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Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.

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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 voice". The split point setting can be changed as required (page 51).

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Press the [SPLIT] button.

The [SPLIT] button turns the split voice on or off.

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.

NOTE

  • The split voice feature cannot be used during a song lesson (page 32).

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Press and hold the [SPLIT] button for longer than a second.

"S. VOICE" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will be displayed.

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NOTE

  • You can also select the Split Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY buttons to select the "S.Voice" item.

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Select the desired split voice.

Watch the displayed 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 031 Folk Guitar voice.

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Folk Gtr

031

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Play the keyboard.

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Try selecting and playing a range of split voices.

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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.

The "001 Grand Piano" voice will be selected.

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NOTE

  • When you press the [PORTABLE 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.

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Pitch Bend (DGX-205/203 only)

The pitch bend wheel provided on the DGX-205/203 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 "038 Overdriven" guitar voice (page 18), you can produce remarkably realistic string-bending effects.

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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 matter how hard you play the keys.

Press the [TOUCH] button.

The [TOUCH] button turns touch response on or off. Touch response is normally on. When touch response is on the touch response icon will appear in the display.

NOTE

  • Touch response sensitivity can be adjusted in three steps - page 49.

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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 percussion instrument.

Drum Kit Selection Procedure (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 18)

1 Press the [VOICE] button.
2 Use the dial to select "115 Std.Kit1".
3 Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds!

Don't forget the black keys! You'll hear a triangle, maracas, bongs, drums ... a comprehensive variety of drum and percussion sounds. For details on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice numbers 115 - 126), see the "Drum kit List" on page 82.

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Sound Effects

The sound effects are included in the drum kit voice group (voice numbers 125 and 126). 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 18)

1 Press the [VOICE] button from the MAIN display.
Use the dial to select "126 SFX Kit2".
3 Try out each key and enjoy the sound effects!

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As you try out the various keys you'll hear the sound of a submarine, a telephone bell, a creaking door, laughter, and many other useful effects. "125 SFX Kit 1" includes lightning, running water, 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, see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum kit List" on page 83.

This instrument includes an auto-accompanyment 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 84 for a complete style list). Here's how you can use the auto-accompanyment feature.

Play Along With Auto Accompaniment - STYLE

Press the [STYLE] button.

The currently selected style number and name will be displayed. You can now use the dial to select the desired style

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SetModr1 00

The currently selected style number and name

2 Select a style.

Use the dial to select a style.

For this example try selecting the "080 PopBossa" style.

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PopBcca 080

Press the [START/STOP] button.

Rhythm-only playback of the selected style will begin.

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Style rhythm start!

Press the [START/STOP] button again.

The style rhythm will stop.

Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button.

This turns auto-accompaniment on. Check that "ACMP ON" appears in the display.

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PopBuaa 080

ACMPON

"ACMP ON" appears when auto-accompaniment is on.

NOTE

  • 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 on the auto-accompanyment and play on the keyboard as described on page 28 (the bass and chord accompaniment parts will sound).

NOTE

  • If "ACMP ON" is not showing in the display press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it appears. The [ACMP ON/OFF] button alternately turns auto-accompanyment on and off.

- When Auto-accompanyment Is On ...

The left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "accompaniment range" in which you will play the chords that define the accompaniment.

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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 28.

NOTE

  • The auto-accompanyment range of the keyboard can be changed as required by changing the split point (page 51).

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Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

"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.

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INTRO-B

ACMPON

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Press the [SYNC START] button.

The beat display will begin flashing, indicating that the synchro-start standby mode has been engaged.

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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.

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Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompani-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 53 for detailed instructions for playing chords.

There's even a "Chord Dictionary" that will show you the fingerings for chords you specify by name (page 55).

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Play along with the style.

Play a melody with right hand while playing cords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard with your left hand. The beat display will flash at the current playback tempo.

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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:

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Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to end.

Style playback will stop after an appropriate ending.

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ENDING

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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 harmony type by following the procedure outlined below. The effect and operation of each harmony type is different – refer to the Harmony Type List on page 86 for details.

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Press the [HARMONY] button.

The [HARMONY] button turns the harmony feature on and off.

When harmony is on the harmony icon will appear in the display.

NOTE

  • Harmony cannot be turned on or off during a song lesson.

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001

HARMONY

Harmony icon

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Press and hold the [HARMONY] button for longer than a second.

"HarmType" appears in the display for a few seconds, and the currently selected harmony type will be displayed. Use the dial to select a different harmony type.

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Select a harmony type.

Rotate the dial to select a harmony type from 01 through 26. Select "03 (Block)" for this example.

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Perform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 on page 24.

Auto-accompanyment will be on. Check that "ACMP ON" appears in the display. If "ACMP ON" is not showing in the display press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it appears.

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Play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.

Style playback will begin.

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Play the keyboard.

Harmony notes will be added to a melody you play in the right-hand section of the keyboard.

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NOTE

  • You can also select the Harmony Type item after pressing the [FUNCTION] button (page 62).

NOTE

  • Harmony types 01 - 05 only function when auto-accompany-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-accompanyment is off. After step 4, try playing these harmony types after checking the operating conditions listed in the Harmony type list on page 86.

NOTE

  • The Harmony feature produces little or no effect with drum kit or sound effect voices. Use the Harmony feature with pitched instrument voices.

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A Variety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style Playback

■ Ways To Start Style Playback.

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-accompanyment on before actually starting style playback.

Whichever method you choose, you can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] before starting 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.

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- Chord Start

Press the [SYNC START] button and the beat display will begin flashing, 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.

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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 beat display 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.

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Press the [SYNC STOP] button to disengage the synchro-stop mode.

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.

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Start at the tapped tempo

■ Ways To Stop Style Playback

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.

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- 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 beat display will flash).

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- 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.

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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

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 normal way (page 18).

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 32 and you have an advanced learning tool that will let you learn playing techniques. The internal songs aren't the only ones you can use, however. Songs 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-accompanyiment data.

Select and Listen To a Song

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Press the [SONG] button.

The song number and name will be displayed. You can now use the dial to select a different song.

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The currently selected song and number are displayed

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Select a song.

Select a song after referring to the preset song category list on page 31. Rotate the dial to select the song you want to listen to.

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The song displayed here can be played

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Listen to the song.

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.

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Song start!

NOTE

  • In addition to the dial you can also use the [+] and [-] buttons or the number buttons [0] - [9] to directly select songs.
  • You can also listen to songs you have recorded yourself (page 38) and songs transferred from computer into the instrument's flash memory (page 68).

Types Of Songs

The following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293.

  • 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 -.

  • The Accessory CD-ROM includes a selection of 70 MIDI songs. See page 68 for instructions on how to 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-205/203 and PSR-295/293 processes flow for using the preset songs, user songs, and external song files – from storage to playback.

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- 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.

CategoryNumberIdeal for ...
Favorites001 – 003Popular songs, for people who want to play pops.
Easy Play004 – 008Right-hand melody songs. Ideal for beginner lessons.
Pianist009 – 013Folk songs arranged for piano. For people who want to play in a classic style.
Organist014 – 016Players who enjoy the rich resonance of organ pieces.
Advanced017 – 021Lively tunes ... when it's time to move up from one-hand lessons.
Band Play022 – 024Slow ballads. Experience the role of the pianist in an ensemble.
Duet025 – 027Songs made up of two right-hand melodies.
Holidays028 – 030Songs for anyone who wants to expand their repertoire.

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)

downloaded from the Internet and saved to flash memory. 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:

Select the song you want to learn.(Refer to the category list on page 31)
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.(Refer to step 3 on page 33)
  • 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.

Only songs in SMF Format 0 can be used for practice. You need to specify which channels are to be played back as the right/left-hand parts when you practice using songs downloaded from the Internet (page 69).

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Lesson 1: Waiting

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Select a song for your lesson.

Press the [SONG] button so that the song number and name are displayed. Use the dial to select the song you want to use for your lesson. As listed on page 31 there are a variety of song types. For this example select "011 Londonderry Air" from the "PIANIST" category (009 - 013).

NOTE

Song numbers 004 - 008 (Simple melodies) are intended for use as right-hand lessons, and cannot be used for left-hand or both-hands lessons.

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Select the part you want to practice.

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 display.

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Use the [LESSON MODE] button to select Lesson 1.

Press the [LESSON MODE] button to select Lesson 1.

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 display.

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NOTE

  • What the upper-right-corner displays mean:
Right HandLeft HandBoth hands
Lesson 1r lL lL r l
Lesson 2r 2L 2L r 2
Lesson 3r 3L 3L r 3

Song playback will begin automatically when you select Lesson 1.

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Start the lesson!

Play the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next note you need play is shown.

The song will wait until you play the correct note.

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See How You'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. "Excellent" is the highest evaluation.

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.

Once you've mastered Lesson 1, move on to Lesson 2.

NOTE

  • The evaluation feature can be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 64).

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Lesson 2: Your Tempo

1 Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 32).

Press the [LESSON MODE] button twice to start Lesson 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 ...

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In this case the icons "r e" indicate that right-hand lesson 2 has been selected.

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Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 2 is selected.
Start the lesson!

Play the note shown in the display. 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 eventually you'll be playing at the song's original tempo.

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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.

Once you've mastered Lesson 2, move on to Lesson 3.

Lesson 3: Minus One

1 Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 32).
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 ...

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MirusOne

-3

In this case the icons "r 3" indicate that right-hand lesson 3 has been selected.

Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 3 is selected.

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Start the lesson!

The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song.

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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.

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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.

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NOTE

  • You can change the number of measures the Repeat and learn function jumps back by pressing a number button [0] - [9] during repeat playback.

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 melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image.

Using the Easy Song Arranger

Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.

The song number and name will be displayed. You can now use the dial to select a different song.

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Londorde

011

The currently selected song number and name

2 Select a song.

Use the dial to select the song you want to arrange. For this example select "004 Down By The River."

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Riversid

004

3 Listen to the song.

Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the next step while the song is playing.

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Song start!

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].

Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.

The style number and name will be displayed. You can now use the dial to select a different style.

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FopShf 1

012

The currently selected style number and name

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Select a style.

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).

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TchPolis 031

NOTE

  • 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.

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Press the [VOICE] button.

The currently selected voice number and name will be displayed. You can now use the dial to select a different voice.

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Select a voice.

Rotate the dial until the voice you want to use is selected.

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Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second.

After MELODY VOICE CHANGE appears on the display the voice you selected in step 7 becomes the song's melody voice.

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NELODY U

You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. You can also record performances using the performance assistant technology feature.

Recordable Data

You can record to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) track. 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]

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 (DGX-205/203 only)
- Pitch bend range (DGX-205/203 only)
- Dual voice on/off
- Panel sustain on/off
- Main/Dual voice - Voice volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb send level, Chorus send level

Data Recorded On the Style Track [A]

  • Chord changes and chord timing
  • Style pattern changes
  • Style number*
  • Reverb type*
  • Chorus type*
  • Tempo
  • Time signature*
  • Style volume*

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 so that you can overwrite the internal user song memory without permanently losing your song data.
  • 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.

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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.

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The parts played by each track when a user song is played back.

  • Track [1] – Will play back as the right-hand melody part (MELOODY R)
  • Track [2] – Will play back as the left-hand melody part (MELODY L)
  • Tracks [3] - [5] - Will play back as "other" performance data.
  • Track [A] - Will play back as the Style (auto-accompanyment) part.

NOTE

The Difference Between MELODY R and MELODY L ...

Songs are a combination of a melody and an autoaccompaniment 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.

Recording Procedure

Press the [SONG] button, then use the dial to select the user song number (031 - 035) you want to record to.

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2 Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selection on the display.

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.

Next, press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button.

The selected tracks will flash in the display.

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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 flash in the display.

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CAUTION

  • If you record to a track that contains previously-recorded data the previous data will be overwritten and lost.

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NOTE

  • Style accompaniment is automatically 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.

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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.
  • 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.

You can also start recording by pressing the [START/STOP] button. The current measure will be shown on the display during recording.

NOTE

  • If the memory becomes full during recording a warning message will appear and recording will stop automatically. Use the song clear or track clear (page 41) function to delete unwanted data and make more room available for recording, then do the recording again.

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Recording starts

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Current measure

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Stop recording by pressing the [START/STOP] or [REC] button.

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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 recording stops the current measure number will return to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the display will light.

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.

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When the recording is done ...

To Play Back a User Song

User songs are played back in the same way as regular songs (page 30).

1 Press the [SONG] button.
2 The current song number/name will be displayed – use the dial to select the user song (031 – 035) you want to play.
3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

Song Clear - Deleting User Songs

This function clears an entire user song (all tracks).

Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031 - 035) you want to clear.
Press and hold the SONG MEMORY [1] button for longer than a second while holding the SONG MEMORY [A] button.

A confirmation message will appear on the display.

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Hold for longer than a second

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Press the ([+] button.

A confirmation message will appear on the display.

You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.

4 Press the [+] button to clear the song.

The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the song is being cleared.

NOTE

  • If you only want to clear a specific track from a user song use the Track Clear function.

NOTE

To execute the Song Clear function press the [+] button. Press [-] to cancel the Song Clear operation.

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Track Clear - Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song

This function lets you delete a specified track from a user song.

Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031 - 035) you want to clear.
Press and hold the SONG MEMORY track button ([1] - [5], [A]) corresponding to the track you want to clear for longer than a second.

A confirmation message will appear on the display.

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Hold for longer than a second

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Press the [+] button.

A confirmation message will appear on the display.

You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.

Press the [+] button to clear the track.

The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the track is being cleared.

NOTE

To execute the Track Clear function press the [+] button. Press [-] to cancel the Track Clear operation.

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Backup

Some internal DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 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.

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Hold for longer than a second

The Backup Parameters

  • User songs.
  • Touch response on/off.
  • Registration memory.
  • The following FUNCTION settings:
    Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Cancel, Panel Sustain.

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Initialization

This function erases all backup data in the instrument's flash memory and restores the initial default settings. The following initialization procedures are provided.

■ Backup Clear

To clear data backed up to the internal flash memory – panel user setting, registration memory (page 60), user songs (page 39) – turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. The backed up data will be erased and the default values restored.

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■ Flash Clear

To clear song data that has been transferred to the internal flash memory from a computer, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys.

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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

Overall DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 control is based on the following simple operations.

1 Press a button to select a basic function.
2 Use the dial to select an item or value.
3 Start a function.

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Volume Adjustment

Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack.

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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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1 Press a button to select a basic function.

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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 displayed. You can then use the dial or the number buttons [0] - [9] to select the desired item.

DontKnow 001

This portion of the display indicates the name and number of the currently selected song, voice and style. It also displays the name and current setting/ value of other functions.

Changing Values

- Dial

Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the value of the selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease its value. Rotate the dial continuously to continuously increase or decrease the value.

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- [+] and [-] Buttons

Press the [+] button briefly to increment 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 direction.

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Press briefly to decrement.

- CATEGORY Buttons [▲], [▼]

When selecting a song, style, or voice, you can use these buttons to jump to the first item in the next or previous category.

The CATEGORY buttons are useful for selecting categorized items, as in the example below.

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Example: Song number "003" can be entered in three ways.

Jump to the first item in the next or previous category.

Example: VOICE SELECT

SweetFlt 088

The first voice in the selected category is selected.

Number Buttons [0] - [9]

The number buttons can be used to directly enter a song number or parameter value.

Hundreds or tens digits that are "0" can be omitted (see below).

  • [0] [0] [3]
  • [0] → [3]

("003" will appear on the display after a brief delay)

[3]

(003" will appear on the display after a brief delay)

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Press number buttons [0], [0], [3].

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.

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 however, that most items or values that can be selected using the dial can also be selected using the [+] and [-] buttons.

3 Start a function.

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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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Display Items

The 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.

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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 86 for information about the available reverb types.

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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Stylevol1 100

2 Use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Reverb Type item. "Reverb" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected reverb type will be displayed.

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The currently selected Reverb Type

3 Use the dial to select a reverb type.

You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard.

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H311303

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 62 for details).

  • M. Reverb Main voice reverb send level.
    D. Reverb Dual voice reverb send level.
  • S. Reverb Split voice reverb send level.

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 different chorus type, use the procedure described below.

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [A] and [Y] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. "Chorus" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected chorus type will be displayed.

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3 Use the dial to select a chorus type.

You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on the keyboard.

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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 chorus send level for the selected voice (refer to page 62 for details).

  • M. Chorus Main voice chorus send level.
    D. Chorus Dual voice chorus send level.
  • S. Chorus Split voice chorus send level.

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.

Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome.

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You can stop the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button a second time.

2 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the TEMPO setting.

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Temo

090

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3 Use the dial or the [0] - [9] number buttons to select a tempo from 032 to 280 quarternote beats per minute.
4 Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second so that the Time Signature item appears.

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Hold for longer than a second

TineSi9

04

NOTE

  • You can also access the Time Signature item by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to locate the item (page 62).

5 Use the dial or the [0] - [9] number buttons to select a time signature between 00 and 15 beats per measure.
Adjusting the Metronome

Volume

6 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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7 Use the CATEGORY [A] and [Y] buttons to select the Metronome Volume item.

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MtrUol 100

8 Use the dial or the [0] - [9] number buttons to set the metronome volume as required.

Touch Response Sensitivity

When touch response is on you can adjust the sensitivity of the keyboard in response to keyboard dynamics in three steps.

Press the [TOUCH] button to turn touch response on.

The touch response icon will appear in the display when touch response is on (pages 22, 45).

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2 Press and hold the [TOUCH] button for longer than a second so that the Touch Sensitivity item appears. "TouchSns" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected Touch Sensitivity will be displayed.

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3 Use the dial to select a touch sensitivity setting between 1 and 3. Higher values produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics – i.e. greater sensitivity.

NOTE

  • The initial default touch sensitivity setting is "2."
  • You can also access the Touch Sensitivity item by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to locate the item (page 62).

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 page 18).

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Use the dial to select voice number 000.

2 Select and play back any song (steps 1 - 3 on page 30).
3 Play the keyboard and remember the sound of the voice.

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If you have stopped playback at some point during this procedure press the [START/STOP] button to start playback again.

4 Use the dial to change songs, then play the keyboard and listen to the voice.

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You should hear a different keyboard voice than you played in step 3. If you select a different song the keyboard voice will also change accordingly.

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 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 63)

  • M. Volume Main voice volume.
  • M. Octave Main voice octave.
  • M. Pan Main voice pan.
  • M. Reverb Main voice reverb send level.
  • M. Chorus Main voice chorus send level.

Dual Voice Parameters (page 63)

D. Volume Dual voice volume.
D. Octave Dual voice octave.
D. Pan Dual voice pan.
D. Reverb Dual voice reverb send level.
D. Chorus Dual voice chorus send level.

- Split Voice Parameters (page 63)

S. Volume Split voice volume.
S. Octave Split voice octave.
- S. Pan Split voice pan.
- S. Reverb Split voice reverb send level.
- S. Chorus Split voice chorus send level.

Adjusting the Harmony Volume

The harmony volume level can be adjusted for harmony types 01 (Duet) through 05 (octave).

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [A] and [Y] buttons to select the Harmony Volume item.

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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 (optionally-available) operation.

Press the [FUNCTION] button 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.

Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompanyment) feature is described on page 24 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 SONG ARRANGER] button.
2 Press and hold the [ACMP ON/OFF] for longer than a second so that the FUNCTION Split point item appears.

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NOTE

  • The FUNCTION Split point item can only be accessed by pressing and holding the [ACMP ON/OFF] button when either the [STYLE] button or the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] is engaged and lit.

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).

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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 item (page 62).

Play Only the Style Rhythm

Auto-accompanyment 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 auto-accompanyment off, only the rhythm (percussion) parts will play when the style is started.

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Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.

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NOTE

  • Since style numbers 112 and 124 - 135 (Pianist) have no rhythm parts, no rhythm will play when you start these styles.

Play a Style With Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)

When auto accompaniment is on (the ACPI ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is off, 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 53). 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.

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Adjusting the Style Volume

Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Style Volume item.

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3 Use the dial or the [0] - [9] number buttons to set the style volume between 000 and 127 as required.

Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords

There are two ways of playing auto-accompanyment chords:

  • Easy Chords
    Standard Chords

The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. This function is called Multi Fingering.

Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto-accompany on (page 24). The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accomplement range." Play the accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.

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Easy Chords

This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers.

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  • To play a major chord

Press the root note of the chord.

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To play a minor chord

Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it.

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To play a seventh chord

Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of it.

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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).

Standard Chords.

This method lets you produce accompaniment by playing chords using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.

  • How to play Standard Chords [Example for "C" chords]

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  • Notes enclosed in parentheses ( ) are optional; the chords will be recognized without them.

Recognized Standard Chords

All chords in the chart are "C-root" chords.

Chord Name/[Abbreviation]Normal VoicingChord (C)Display
Major [M]1 - 3 - 5CC
Add ninth [(9)]1 - 2 - 3 - 5C(9)C(9)
Sixth [6]1 - (3) - 5 - 6C6C6
Sixth ninth [6(9)]1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6C(9)C6(9)*
Major seventh [M7]1 - 3 - (5) - 7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - 7CM7CM7
Major seventh ninth [M7(9)]1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7CM7(9)CM7(9)*
Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)]1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - 7CM7(11)CM7(#11)*
Flatted fifth [(b5)]1 - 3 - b5C(b5)Cb5*
Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5]1 - 3 - b5 - 7CM7(5)CM7b5*
Suspended fourth [sus4]1 - 4 - 5Csus4Csus4
Augmented [aug]1 - 3 - #5CaugCaug
Major seventh augmented [M7aug]1 - (3) - #5 - 7CM7augCM7aug*
Minor [m]1 - b3 - 5CmCm
Minor add ninth [m(9)]1 - 2 - b3 - 5C(9)Cm(9)
Minor sixth [m6]1 - b3 - 5 - 6Cm6Cm6
Minor seventh [m7]1 - b3 - (5) - b7Cm7Cm7
Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)]1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - b7CM7(9)Cm7(9)
Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)]1 - (2) - b3 - 4 - 5 - (b7)CM7(11)Cm7(11)*
Minor major seventh [mM7]1 - b3 - (5) - 7CmM7CmM7
Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)]1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - 7CM7(9)CmM7(9)*
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5]1 - b3 - b5 - b7CM7(5)Cm7b5
Minor major seventh flatted fifth [mM7b5]1 - b3 - b5 - 7CM7(5)CmM7b5*
Diminished [dim]1 - b3 - b5CdimCdim
Diminished seventh [dim7]1 - b3 - b5 - 6Cdim7Cdim7
Seventh [7]1 - 3 - (5) - b7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - b7C7C7
Seventh flatted ninth [7(b9)]1 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b7C(9)C7(9)
Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7(b13)]1 - 3 - 5 - b6 - b7C(13)C7(13)
Seventh ninth [7(9)]1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b7C(9)C7(9)
Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(#11)]1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - b7C(11)C7(#11)
Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)]1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - b7C(13)C7(13)
Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)]1 - #2 - 3 - (5) - b7C(9)C7(#9)
Seventh flatted fifth [7b5]1 - 3 - b5 - b7C7b5C7b5*
Seventh augmented [7aug]1 - 3 - #5 - b7C7augC7aug
Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]1 - 4 - (5) - b7C7sus4C7sus4
One plus two plus five [1+2+5]1 - 2 - 5C1+2+5C*
  • These chords are not shown in the Dictionary function.

NOTE

Notes in parentheses can be omitted.
- Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root.
- A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root and fifth which can be used with both major and minor chords.
- The chord fingerings listed are all in "root" position, but other inversions can be used — with the following exceptions: m7 , m7^5 , 6, m6 , sus4 , aug, dim7 , 7^5 , 6(9), 1 + 2 + 5 .

NOTE

  • Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes shown in parentheses are omitted.
  • The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related chords are played in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the minor seventh).
  • Two-note fingerings will produce a chord based on the previously played chord.

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.

Press and hold the [LESSON MODE] button for longer than a second.

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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 display.

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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 display, both as notation and in the keyboard diagram.

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- 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.

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 signals your success and the chord name in the display flash.

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).

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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.

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Major third - four half steps (semitones)

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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.

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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, by choosing the appropriate 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.

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  • Some Chord Types (These are just some of the "Standard" chord types recognized by the DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/ 293.)

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Song Volume

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Song Volume item.

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3 Use the dial or the [0] - [9] number buttons to set the song volume between 000 and 127 as required.

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.

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1 Play the song (page 30) and press the [A B] button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat (the “A” point).

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2 Press the [A B] button a second time at the end of the section you want to repeat (the “B” point).

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3 The specified A-B section of the song will now play repeatedly.

You can stop repeat playback at any time by pressing the [A B] button.

NOTE

  • The repeat start and end points can be specified in one-measure increments.
  • The current measure number is shown in the display during playback.
  • If you want to set the start point "A" at the very beginning of the song press the [A B] 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 corresponding tracks. The track number in the display disappears when that track is muted.

Refer to page 38 for information about the song track configuration.

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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 increments.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [A] and [B] buttons to select the Transpose item.

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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.

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.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Tuning item.

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3 Use the dial or the [0] - [9] number buttons to set the tuning value between -100 - +100 as required.

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 deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [▶], rewind [←] and pause [■] playback of the song.

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NOTE

  • When an A-B repeat range is specified the fast reverse and forward function will only work within that range.

Change the Melody Voice

You can change a song's melody voice to any other voice you prefer.

NOTE

  • You cannot change the melody voice of a user song.

1 Select the song and play it.
2 Rotate the dial to select the song you want to listen to after pressing the [VOICE] button.

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3 Press the [VOICE] button for longer than a second.

"MELODY VOICE CHANGE" appears in the display for a few seconds, indicating that the voice selected in step #2 has replaced the song's original melody voice.

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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).

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Saving Settings to the Registration Memory

Settings That Can be Saved to the Registration Memory

  • Style settings*

Style number, Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF, Split Point, Style settings (Main A/B), Style Volume, Tempo

Voice settings

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 (DGX-205/203 only)

  • Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when using the Song features.

Saving to the Registration Memory

1 Set the panel controls as required - select a voice, accompaniment style, etc.
2 Press the [●] (MEMORY/BANK) button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button.

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3 Use the dial or the [1] - [8] number buttons to select a bank number from 1 to 8.

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NOTE

  • Data cannot be saved to the registration memory during song playback.

4 Press the REGIST. MEMORY [1] or [2] button while holding the [●] (MEMORY/BANK) button to store the current panel settings to the specified registration memory.

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  • If you select a Registration Memory number that already contains data, the previous data is deleted and overwritten by the new data.

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CAUTION

  • Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the registration memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.

Recalling a Registration Memory
Press the [●] (MEMORY/BANK) button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button.

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2 Use the dial or the [1] - [8] number buttons to select bank you want to recall.

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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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The Function settings 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.

Locating and Editing the Function Settings

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

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2 Use the CATEGORY [A] and [▼] buttons to select the required item.

For details on individual settings refer to the FUNC-TION Setting List on page 63.

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3 Set the value as required using the dial, the [+] and [-] buttons, or the [0] - [9] number buttons.

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 operations, or the [-] button to cancel the selected operation. 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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4 If necessary, hold the [FUNCTION] button for longer than a second to save your settings to flash memory.

Although all settings 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.

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CAUTION

  • Do not turn off the power while saving settings, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.

Function Setting List

CategorySettingItem titleRange/SettingsDescription
VOLUMEStyle VolumeStyleVol000 - 127Determines the volume of the Style.
Song VolumeSongVol000 - 127Determines the volume of the Song.
OVERALLTransposeTranspos-12 - 12Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments.
TuningTuning-100 - 100Sets the pitch of the instrument's sound in 1-cent increments.
Pitch Bend Range (DGX-205/203 only)PBRange01 - 12Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.
Split PointSplitPnt000 - 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 SensitivityTouchSns1 (Soft)/2 (Medium)/3 (Hard)When Touch Response is on, this determines the sensitivity of the feature.
MAIN VOICEVolumeM. Volume000 - 127Determines the volume of the Main voice.
OctaveM. Octave-2 - +2Determines the octave range for the Main voice.
PanM. Pan000 (left) - 64 (center) - 127 (right)Determines the pan position of the Main voice in the 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 LevelM. Reverb000 - 127Determines how much of the Main voice's signal is sent to the Reverb effect.
Chorus Send LevelM. Chorus000 - 127Determines how much of the Main voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect.
DUAL VOICEVoiceD. Voice001 - 487Selects the Dual voice.
VolumeD. Volume000 - 127Determines the volume of the Dual voice.
OctaveD. Octave-2 - +2Determines the octave range for the Dual voice.
PanD. Pan000 (left) - 64 (center) - 127 (right)Determines the pan position of the Dual voice in the 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 LevelD. Reverb000 - 127Determines how much of the Dual voice's signal is sent to the Reverb effect.
Chorus Send LevelD. Chorus000 - 127Determines how much of the Dual voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect.
SPLIT VOICEVoiceS. Voice001 - 487Selects the Split voice.
VolumeS. Volume000 - 127Determines the volume of the Split voice.
OctaveS. Octave-2 - +2Determines the octave range for the Split voice.
PanS. Pan000 (left) - 64 (center) - 127 (right)Determines the pan position of the Split voice in the 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 LevelS. Reverb000 - 127Determines how much of the Split voice's signal is sent to the Reverb effect.
Chorus Send LevelS. Chorus000 - 127Determines how much of the Split voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect.
EFFECTReverb TypeReverb01 - 10Determines the Reverb type, including off (10). (See the list on page 86)
Chorus TypeChorus01 - 05Determines the Chorus type, including off (05). (See the list on page 86)
Panel SustainSustainON/OFFDetermines whether or not panel sustain is always applied to the MAIN/DUAL/SPLIT voices. Panel sustain is applied continuously when ON, or not applied when OFF. (page 50)
HARMONYHarmony TypeHarmType01 - 26Determines the Harmony type. (See the list on page 86)
Harmony VolumeHarmVol000 - 127Determines the volume of the Harmony effect when Harmony type 1-5 is selected.
PC MODEPC modePC modePC1/PC2/OFFOptimizes the MIDI settings when you connect to a computer (page 67).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.
MIDILocal On/OffLocalON/OFFDetermines whether the instrument's keyboard controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF). (page 66)
External ClockExtClockON/OFFDetermines whether the instrument synchronizes to the internal clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON). (page 66)
Keyboard OutKbdOutON/OFFDetermines whether keyboard performance data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF).
Style OutStyleOutON/OFFDetermines whether Style data is transmitted (ON) via USB or not (OFF) during Style playback.
Song OutSongOutON/OFFDetermines whether Song data is transmitted (ON) via USB or not (OFF) during Song playback.
Initial Setup SendInitSendYES/NOLets you send the data of the panel settings to a computer. Press [+] to send, or press [-] to cancel. Use the [+] button to transmit the data. Use the [-] button to stop the transmission.
Bulk SendBulkSendYES/NOUser song and registration memory data can be transmitted as bulk data to sequence software running on your computer, where it can be stored for later retrieval and use. The instrument must be connected to a computer on which the appropriate USB MIDI driver is installed. With Bulk Send showing on the instrument's display, press [+] to begin bulk data transmission. Press [-] to cancel the transmission.Refer to page 67 for information on connecting the instrument to a computer, and to page 71 for information on installing the USB MIDI driver.
METRONOMETime SignatureTimeSig00 - 15Determines the time signature of the Metronome.
Metronome VolumeMtrVol000 - 127Determines the volume of the Metronome.
LESSONLesson Track (R)R-PartGuideTrack 1 - 16Determines the guide track number for your right hand lesson. The setting is only effective for songs in SMF format 0 transferred from a computer.
Lesson Track (L)L-PartGuideTrack 1 - 16Determines the guide track number for your left hand lesson. The setting is only effective for songs in SMF format 0 transferred from a computer.
UTILITYGradeGradeON/OFFDetermines whether the Grade function is on or off.
Demo CancelD-CancelON/OFFDetermines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not. When this is set to ON, the Demo Song will not play, even if the [DEMO] button is pressed.
  • 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.)

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 instrument lets you save or send your keyboard performance as MIDI data, as well as the songs, styles and panel settings.

The potential MIDI holds for your live performances and music creation/production is enormous - simply by connecting this instrument to a computer and transmitting MIDI data. In this section, you'll learn the basics of MIDI and the specific MIDI functions provided by this instrument.

What Is MIDI?

No doubt you have heard the terms "acoustic instrument" 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 representative acoustic instruments. They are easy to understand. With the piano, you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and plays a note. With the guitar, you directly pluck a string and the note sounds. But how does a digital instrument go about playing a note?

  • Acoustic guitar note production
    YAMAHA DGX-205 - What Is MIDI? - 1
    Pluck a string and the body resonates the sound.

Digital instrument note production
YAMAHA DGX-205 - What Is MIDI? - 2
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 keyboard. So then what is the information from the keyboard that becomes the basis for note production?

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 keyboard 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

ator. Using these numbers as a basis, the tone generator plays the stored sampling note.

Example of Keyboard Information

Voice number (with what voice)1 (grand piano)
Note number (with which key)60 (C3)
Note on (when was it pressed) and note off (when was it released)Timing expressed numerically (quarter note)
Velocity (about how strong)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.

MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it allows different musical instruments 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 performance 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 performance potential to even higher levels.

MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages.

- Channel Messages

This instrument is capable of handling 16 MIDI channels simultaneously – meaning it can play up to sixteen different instruments at the same time. Channel messages transmit information such as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for each of the 16 channels.

Message NameInstrument Operation/Panel Setting
Note ON/OFFPerformance data of the keyboard (contains note number and velocity data)
Program ChangeInstrument selection (including bank select MSB/LSB, if necessary)
Control ChangeInstrument settings (volume, pan, etc.)

- System Messages

This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI system. System messages include messages like Exclusive Messages that transmit data unique to each instrument manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control the MIDI device.

Message NameInstrument Operation/Panel Setting
Exclusive MessageReverb/chorus settings, etc.
Realtime MessagesStart/stop operation

USB Connection

This instrument can be connected to a computer to allow transfer of MIDI data.

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 "Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide" on page 70 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 flash memory.

YAMAHA DGX-205 - USB Connection - 1

USB Precautions

Please observe the following precautions when connecting 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 corruption or loss of data.

If the instrument or computer does hang up, turn the power to both devices off and then on again, and restart the computer.

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 transferred 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:
  • During a MIDI bulk dump.
  • During style playback.
  • During song playback.

MIDI Settings

These settings pertain to MIDI data transmission and reception.

Local ON/OFF.

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 This is the normal setting in which notes played on the instrument's keyboard are sounded by the internal tone generator system. Data received via the instrument's USB connector will also be played by the internal tone generator.

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 connector. Data received via the instrument's USB connector will also be played by the internal tone generator.

Local control can turned on or off via the FUNCTION Local item (page 64).

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.

External Clock ON/OFF

These settings determine whether the instrument is synchronized to its own internal clock (OFF), or to a clock signal from an external device (ON).

ON The instrument's time based functions will be synchronized to the clock from an external device connected to the USB connector.

OFF The instrument uses its own internal clock (default).

External clock control can turned on or off via the FUNCTION External Clock item (page 64).

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.

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 item, 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 operation with a sequencer application on your computer, for example. Refer to page 64 for details about the MIDI settings.

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.

PC1PC2PC Mode = OFF
LocalOFFOFFON
External ClockONOFFOFF
Keyboard OutOFFONON
Style OutOFFOFFON
Song OutOFFOFFON

Setting the PC Mode

Press the [PC] button so that the FUNCTION display PC Mode item appears.

YAMAHA DGX-205 - Setting the PC Mode - 1

YAMAHA DGX-205 - Setting the PC Mode - 2

2 Use the dial or the [+] and [-] buttons to select PC1, PC2, or OFF.

NOTE

  • When the PC2 setting is selected the instrument's style, song, demo, song recording, and lesson features cannot be used.

NOTE

  • You can also access the PC Mode item by first pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to locate it (page 62).

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.

Remote control keys.

DGX-205/203: To use the remote control functions, simultaneously hold down the lowest two keys on the keyboard (E0 and F#0) and press the appropriate key (shown below).

YAMAHA DGX-205 - Remote control keys. - 1

PSR-295/293: To use the remote control functions, simultaneously hold down the lowest two keys on the keyboard (C1 and C#1) and press the appropriate key (shown below).

YAMAHA DGX-205 - Remote control keys. - 2

NOTE

  • Remote control of MIDI devices will function independently of the PC2 mode.

Transferring Song Files From a Computer

This instrument can access flash memory for storage and retrieval of song data: When song files are transferred to flash memory 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 page 70 for installation details.

NOTE

  • A USB cable is required in order to transfer song files to the instrument's flash memory. USB cables 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.) Flash memory 99 songs (Song numbers 036 - 134)
  • Data Capacity Flash memory 373 kb
  • Data Format SMF format 0/1

- 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 are compatible with SMF Format 0, and most commercially available MIDI sequence data is provided in SMF Format 0.

■ With the Musicsoft Downloader You Can

  • Transfer MIDI songs you have downloaded from the Internet or created on your computer from the computer to the instrument's flash memory.

Refer to the step #1 - #9.

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 Flash Memory

NOTE

  • If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.

1 Install the Musicsoft Downloader application and the USB-MIDI driver on your computer (page 71 - 73).
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The start window should appear automatically, and close the window.
3 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.

NOTE

  • The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft Downloader is running.

4 Click the "Add File" button and the Add File window will appear.
5 Click the [▼] button to the right of "Look in" and select the CD-ROM drive from the dropdown menu that appears. Double-click the "SongCollection" Folder on the window. Select the file you want to transfer to the instrument, and click "Open."

YAMAHA DGX-205 - NOTE - 1
Double-click "SongCollection" Folder. Double-click "for_CD" Folder and click a song file.
3 Click "Open"

6 A copy of the selected MIDI song file will appear in the "List of files stored temporarily" at the top of the window. The flash memory medium will also be displayed at the bottom of the window to specify the destination for the transfer. Click the flash memory.

YAMAHA DGX-205 - NOTE - 2
1 Click the "Flash Memory"

7 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 temporarily" to the instrument's flash memory.
8 Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader.

NOTE

  • Quit the Musicsoft Downloader to play back the song transferred from your computer.

9 To play back a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

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 completely when the power is turned on or off.

CAUTION

  • Stored 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.
  • 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 In order to use songs (only SMF format 0) transferred 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:

1 Press the [SONG] button and select the song (036-) residing in flash memory for which you want to set the guide track.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [A] 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.

We recommend that you select channel 1 for the right-hand part and channel 2 for the left-hand part.

SPECIALNOTICES

  • The software and this Installation Guide are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
  • 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 the AGREEMENT at the end of this guide carefully 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 irreparable damage to your audio CD player.

  • Copying of commercially available music data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

  • The company names and product names in this Installation 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.
  • 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 differ 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 potentially cause hearing damage or damage your CD player and speakers.
Folder NameApplication/Data NameContents
MSD_Musicsoft Downloader *1 *2This application can be used to download MIDI song data from the Internet and transfer it from the computer to memory media supported by the instrument (eg. flash memory).
DMN_Digital Music Notebook *2Digital Music Notebook is a major new multimedia platform for music tuition and performance.
USBdrv_USB Driver For Windows 98/MeThis driver software is necessary to connect MIDI devices to your computer via USB.
USBdrv2k_USB Driver For Windows 2000/XP
SongCollectionfor_CDThe "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).
for_Preset (Only Score)
  • 1 The software cannot be used when the instrument is in the following state:
  • During style or song playback.
    During a lesson.

  • 2 This software includes an online manual.

  • 3 This software is not supported by Yamaha Corporation.

Using the CD-ROM

Please read the Software License Agreement on page 74 before opening the CD-ROM package.

1 Check the system requirements to make sure that the software will run on your computer.
2 Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The start window should appear automatically.

3 Connect the instrument to the computer. The connection procedure is described on page 66.
4 Install the driver on your computer and make the necessary settings. Refer to "Installing the USB-MIDI Driver" on page 71 for installation and setup instructions.

5 Install the software.

  • Digital Music Notebook and Musicsoft Downloader:

Refer to page 73.

YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver:

Refer to page 71.

6 Launch the software.

For further software operation refer to the online help supplied with the software.

System Requirements

Application/DataOSCPUMemoryHard DiskDisplay
Musicsoft DownloaderWindows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional233 MHz or higher; Intel®Pentium®/Celeron®processor family64 MB or more(256 MB or moreis recommended)at least 128 MB offree space (at least512 MB of free spaceis recommended)800 x 600HighColor(16-bit)
USB Driver for Windows 98/MeWindows 98/98SE/Me166 MHz or higher; Intel®Pentium®/Celeron®processor family32 MB or more (64MB or more is reommended)at least 2 MB of free space
USB Driver for Windows2000/XPWindows 2000/XP HomeEdition/XP Professional
Digital Music NotebookWindows® XP ProfessionalEdition, SP1a moreWindows® XP HomeEdition, SP1a moreWindows 2000 Professional,SP4 more300MHz or higher; Intel®Pentium®/Celeron®Processor family (1GHzor more is recommended)128 MB or more(256 MB or moreis recommended)at least 50 MB of freespace1024 x 768HighColor(16-bit)
Digital Music Notebook(Requirements for playingcontent with video included.)1GHz or higher; Intel®Pentium®/Celeron®Processor family (1.4GHzor more is recommended)256 MB or more

Software Installation

- Uninstall (Removing the Software)

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 instructions to remove the selected software.

NOTE

  • The actual names of the menu items and buttons will depend on the OS version you are using.

■ Installing the USB-MIDI Driver...

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 computer.

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.

YAMAHA DGX-205 - ■ Installing the USB-MIDI Driver... - 1

  • Windows 98/Me installation page 72.
  • Windows 2000 installation page 72.
  • Windows XP installation page 73.

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.

Installing the driver on Windows 98/Me

1 Start the computer.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A start window will appear automatically. Close the window.
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 (Recommended)" and click [Next]. The system automatically 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.

NOTE

  • If you are using Windows Me, skip Step 4 - 7.

4 Click [Next].

The window that appears enables you to select the search method.

5 Check the radio button to the left of “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” Click [Next].

The window that appears enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.

6 Check the "Specify a location" box, click "Browse...", then specify the USBdrv directory of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_) and continue the installation.
7 When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installation, an appropriate message will appear on the screen. Make sure that the "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" is listed, and click [Next]. The installation process will begin.
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.

Installing the driver on Windows 2000

1 Start the computer and use the "Administrator" account to log into Windows 2000.
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 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A start window will appear automatically. 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 "Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Next].
5 Check the radio button to the left of "Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended)." Click [Next].

The window that appears enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.

6 Check the "CD-ROM drives" box and 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.
7 When the installation is complete, the system displays "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Finish].
NOTE
- Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is complete.
8 Restart the computer.
The driver has been installed.

Installing the driver on Windows XP

1 Start the computer.
2 Select [Start] [Control Panel]. If the control panel appears as "Pick a category", click "Switch to Classic View" in the upper left of the window. All control panels and icons will be displayed.
3 Go to [System] [Hardware] [Driver Sign- ing Options] and check the radio button to the left of "Ignore" and click [OK].
4 Click the [OK] button to close System Properties, and then click "X" in the upper right of the window to close the Control Panel.
5 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A start window will appear automatically. Close the window.
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."

NOTE

  • Some computers may take a few minutes to show this screen.

7 Check the radio button to the left of "Install the software automatically. (Recommended)." Click [Next]. The system starts the installation.
8 When the installation is complete, the system displays "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Finish].

NOTE

  • 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 installed.

The driver has been installed.

■ Installing the Musicsoft Downloader and Digital Music Notebook Applications

IMPORTANT

  • 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

  • When installing the Digital Music Notebook, make sure that Internet Explorer 6.0 (with SP1) or higher is installed to your computer.

IMPORTANT

  • Credit card settlement is required to purchase Digital Music Notebook 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.

NOTE

  • 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.
    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.

2 Click [Musicsoft Downloader] or [Digital Music Notebook].
3 Click the [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 Notebook application and click "Help".

For Musicsoft Downloader operating instructions see the Help menu: launch the Musicsoft Downloader application and click "Help".

  • You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft Downloader at the following Internet URL.

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.

SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT

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.

Yamaha grants you, the original purchaser, the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program and data ("SOFTWARE") on a single-user computer system. You may not use it on more than one computer or computer terminal. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and is protected by Japanese copyright laws and all applicable international 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.

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 create 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 materials on a permanent basis provided that you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of the licensing agreement.

3. TERMINATION

The licensing condition of the software program becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE. If any one of the copyright 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 SOFTWARE and its copies immediately.

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 by Yamaha, the sole remedy will be that Yamaha will replace any media which proves defective in materials 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.

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 consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings or other damages 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.

6. GENERAL

This license agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese laws.

For the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293

ProblemPossible 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.
When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back.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 output.
Check the Local Control on/off. (See page 66.)
Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound.When using the Dictionary function (page 55), 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 correctly. • The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel settings are reset.The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely new ones, or use the optional AC adaptor.
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 66.
The style does not sound properly.Make sure that the Style Volume (page 63) 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 51). Is the “ACMP ON” indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show.
No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/STOP] button is pressed after selecting style number 112 or a style between 124 and 135 (Pianist).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.
Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to be cut off.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.
The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the opposite 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.
The sound of the voice changes from note to note.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 wrong notes sound when the keyboard is played.Perhaps the performance assistant technology is turned on. Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn it off.
The ACPI ON 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.
There is no harmony sound.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.

For the included software

The driver cannot be installed.

  • Is the USB cable connected correctly?

Check the USB cable connection. Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again.

  • 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.

1 Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager] (for Windows 98/Me), or select [Control Panel]* [System] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP).

  • 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.

  • 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 following the steps below.

1 Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager] (for Windows 98/Me), or select [Control Panel] [System] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP).
Classic View only in Windows XP.
2 Look for "Other devices" in the menu "View devices by type."
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.
4 Remove the USB cable from the instrument, and make the connection again.
5 Install the driver again.

  • Windows 98/Me users...... see page 72
  • Windows 2000 users...... see page 72
  • Windows XP users. see page 73

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 71)
  • Is the USB cable connected correctly?
  • Are the volume settings of the instrument, playback device, and application program set to the appropriate levels?
  • Have you selected an appropriate port in the sequence software?

  • Are you using the latest USB MIDI driver? The latest driver can be downloaded from the following web site.

http://music.yamaha.com/download/

Playback response is delayed.

  • Does your computer satisfy the system requirements?
  • Is any other application or device driver running?

Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.

  • Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI application 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, simply disconnecting and connecting the USB cable will allow you to use the instrument functions again.

How can I delete or re-install the driver?

Windows Me/98

When the instrument is recognized correctly, double-click "System" in the Control Panel to open the System window.
2 Double-click the "Device Manager" tab, select "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" and delete it.
3 Use the MS-DOS prompt or Explorer to delete the following three files.

NOTE

  • To delete these files using Explorer, select "Folder Options" from the Tool (View) menu, and select "Show all files (and folders)."

· WINDOWS\INF\OTHER***.INF
- \WINDOWS\SystemXgusb.drv
- \WINDOWS\System\Ymidusb.sys

4 Disconnect the USB cable.
5 Restart the computer.
6 Re-install the driver.

Keyboards

  • DGX-205/203: 76 standard-size keys (E0 - G6), with Touch Response.
  • PSR-295/293: 61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6), with Touch Response.

Display

Large multi-function LCD display (backlit)

Setup

STANDBY/ON
- MASTER VOLUME: MIN - MAX

Panel Controls

  • SONG, VOICE, STYLE, EASY SONG ARRANGER, PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT, PC, LESSON L/R, LESSON MODE, LESSON REPEAT & LEARN, METRONOME, PORTABLE GRAND, 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])

Realtime Control

  • Pitch Bend Wheel (DGX-205/203 only)

Voice

114 panel voices + 12 drum kits + 359 XGlite voices + 2 XGlite optional voices
- Polyphony: 32
DUAL
SPLIT

Style

135 Preset Styles
- Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL
Fingering: Multi fingering
- Style Volume

Education Feature

  • Dictionary
  • Lesson 1-3, Lesson Repeat & Learn

Registration Memory

  • 8 banks x 2 types

Function

  • VOLUME: Style Volume, Song Volume
  • OVERALL: Tuning, Transpose, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Pitch Bend Range (DGX-205/203 only)
  • MAIN VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level
    DUAL VOICE: Voice, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level
  • SPLIT VOICE: Voice, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level
  • EFFECT: Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain
    HARMONY: Harmony Type, Harmony Volume
    PC: PC1/PC2/Off
  • MIDI: Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Setup Send, Keyboard Out, Style Out, Song Out, Bulk Send
  • METRONOME: Time Signature, Metronome Volume
  • LESSON: Lesson Track (R), Lesson Track (L)
  • UTILITY: Grade, Demo Cancel

Effects

  • Reverb: 9 types
  • Chorus: 4 types
    Harmony: 26 types

Song

  • 30 Preset Songs + 5 User Songs + Accessory CD-ROM Songs (70)
    Song Clear, Track Clear
    Song Volume

Performance assistant technology

Recording

Song

User Song: 5 Songs

Recording Tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, STYLE

MIDI

  • Local On/Off

  • Initial Setup Send

  • Style Out

External Clock

Song Out

  • Bulk Send

Auxiliary jacks

  • PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN 12V, USB, SUSTAIN

Amplifier

  • DGX-205/203: 6W + 6W
  • PSR-295/293: 3W + 3W

Speakers

  • 12 cm × 2 + 3 cm × 2

Power Consumption

  • DGX-205/203: 20W (When using PA-5D power adaptor)
  • PSR-295/293: 16W (When using PA-3C power adaptor)

Power Supply

Adaptor: Yamaha PA-5D AC power adaptor (DGX-205/203)
Yamaha PA-3C AC power adaptor (PSR-295/293)
- Batteries: Six "D" size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries

Dimensions (W x D x H)

  • DGX-205/203: 1,178 x 412 x 150 mm (46-3/8" x 16-1/4" x 5-7/8")
  • PSR-295/293: 952 x 388 x 146 mm (37-1/2" x 15-1/4" x 5-3/4")

Weight

  • DGX-205/203: 8.8kg (19 lbs. 6 oz.) (not including batteries)
  • PSR-295/293: 7.0kg (15 lbs. 7 oz.) (not including batteries)

Supplied Accessories

Music Rest
- Accessory CD-ROM
- Owner's Manual
Song Book

Optional Accessories

  • AC Power Adaptor: PA-5D/PA-5C (DGX-205/203)
    PA-3C (PSR-295/293)
  • Footswitch: FC4/FC5
  • Keyboard Stand: LW-15/LW-16 (DGX-205/203)

L-2C/L-2L (PSR-295/293)

  • 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 options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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 available 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, Program Numbers and Program Change Numbers differ by a value of 1. Remember to take this into consideration.
    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

Voice No.Bank SelectMIDI Program Change# (1 - 128)Voice Name
MSB (0 - 127)LSB (0 - 127)
PIANO
001000112001Grand Piano
002000112002Bright Piano
003000112004Honky-tonk Piano
004000112003MIDI Grand Piano
005000113003CP 80
006000112007Harpsichord
E.PIANO
007000114005Cool! Galaxy Electric Piano
008000112005Funky Electric Piano
009000112006DX Modern Electric Piano
010000113006Hyper Tines
011000114006Venus Electric Piano
012000112008Clavi
ORGAN
013000118019Cool! Organ
014000112017Jazz Organ 1
015000113017Jazz Organ 2
016000112018Click Organ
017000116017Bright Organ
018000112019Rock Organ
019000114019Purple Organ
020000118017\(16^{\prime}+2^{\prime}\)Organ
021000119017\(16^{\prime}+4^{\prime}\)Organ
022000114017Theater Organ
023000112020Church Organ
024000113020Chapel Organ
025000112021Reed Organ
ACCORDION
026000113022Traditional Accordion
027000112022Musette Accordion
028000113024Bandoneon
029000112023Harmonica
GUITAR
030000112025Classical Guitar
031000112026Folk Guitar
03200011302612Strings Guitar
033000112027Jazz Guitar
034000113027Octave Guitar
035000112028Clean Guitar
03600011702860's Clean Guitar
037000112029Muted Guitar
038000112030Overdriven Guitar
039000112031Distortion Guitar
BASS
040000112033Acoustic Bass
041000112034Finger Bass
042000112035Pick Bass
043000112036Fretless Bass
044000112037Slap Bass
045000112039Synth Bass
046000113039Hi-Q Bass
047000113040Dance Bass
Voice No.Bank SelectMIDI Program Change# (1 - 128)Voice Name
MSB (0 - 127)LSB (0 - 127)
STRINGS
048000112049String Ensemble
049000112050Chamber Strings
050000112051Synth Strings
051000113050Slow Strings
052000112045Tremolo Strings
053000112046Pizzicato Strings
054000112041Violin
055000112043Cello
056000112044Contrabass
057000112106Banjo
058000112047Harp
059000112056Orchestra Hit
CHOIR
060000112053Choir
061000113053Vocal Ensemble
062000112054Vox Humana
063000112055Air Choir
SAXOPHONE
064000117067Sweet! Tenor Sax
065000113065Sweet! Soprano Sax
066000112067Tenor Sax
067000112066Alto Sax
068000112065Soprano Sax
069000112068Baritone Sax
070000114067Breathy Tenor Sax
071000112069Oboe
072000112072Clarinet
073000112070English Horn
074000112071Bassoon
TRUMPET
075000115057Sweet! Trumpet
076000112057Trumpet
077000112060Muted Trumpet
078000112058Trombone
079000113058Trombone Section
080000112061French Horn
081000112059Tuba
BRASS
082000112062Brass Section
083000113062Big Band Brass
084000119062Mellow Horns
085000112063Synth Brass
08600011306380's Brass
087000114063Techno Brass
FLUTE
088000114074Sweet! Flute
089000113076Sweet! Pan Flute
090000112074Flute
091000112073Piccolo
092000112076Pan Flute
093000112075Recorder
094000112080Ocarina
SYNTH LEAD
095000112081Square Lead
096000112082Sawtooth Lead
097000112086Voice Lead
098000112099Star Dust
099000112101Brightness
100000115082Analogon
101000119082Cargo
SYNTH PAD
102000112089Fantasia
103000113101Bell Pad
104000112092Xenon Pad
105000112095Equinox
106000113090Dark Moon
PERCUSSION
107000112012Vibraphone
108000112013Marimba
109000112014Xylophone
110000112115Steel Drums
111000112009Celesta
112000112011Music Box
113000112015Tubular Bells
114000112048Timpani
DRUM KITS
115127000001Standard Kit 1
116127000002Standard Kit 2
117127000009Room Kit
118127000017Rock Kit
119127000025Electronic Kit
120127000026Analog Kit
121127000028Dance Kit
122127000033Jazz Kit
123127000041Brush Kit
124127000049Symphony Kit
125126000001SFX Kit 1
126126000002SFX Kit 2

XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List

Voice No.Bank SelectMIDI Program Change# (1 - 128)Voice Name
MSB (0 - 127)LSB (0 - 127)
PIANO
127000000001Grand Piano
128000001001Grand Piano KSP
129000040001Piano Strings
130000041001Dream
131000000002Bright Piano
132000001002Bright Piano KSP
133000000003Electric Grand Piano
134000001003Electric Grand Piano KSP
135000032003Detuned CP80
136000000004Honky-tonk Piano
137000001004Honky-tonk Piano KSP
138000000005Electric Piano 1
139000001005Electric Piano 1 KSP
140000032005Chorus Electric Piano 1
141000000006Electric Piano 2
142000001006Electric Piano 2 KSP
*143000032006Chorus Electric Piano 2
144000041006DX + Analog Electric Piano
145000000007Harpsichord
146000001007Harpsichord KSP
147000035007Harpsichord 3
148000000008Clavi
149000001008Clavi KSP
CHROMATIC
150000000009Celesta
151000000010Glockenspiel
152000000011Music Box
Voice No.Bank SelectMIDI Program Change# (1 - 128)Voice Name
MSB (0 - 127)LSB (0 - 127)
153000064011Orgel
154000000012Vibraphone
155000001012Vibraphone KSP
156000000013Marimba
157000001013Marimba KSP
158000064013Sine Marimba
159000097013Balimba
160000098013Log Drums
161000000014Xylophone
162000000015Tubular Bells
163000096015Church Bells
164000097015Carillon
165000000016Dulcimer
166000035016Dulcimer 2
167000096016Cimbalom
168000097016Santur
ORGAN
169000000017Drawbar Organ
170000032017Detuned Drawbar Organ
17100003301760's Drawbar Organ 1
17200003401760's Drawbar Organ 2
17300003501770's Drawbar Organ 1
17400003701760's Drawbar Organ 3
17500004001716+2' 2/3
176000064017Organ Bass
17700006501770's Drawbar Organ 2
178000066017Cheezy Organ
179000067017Drawbar Organ 3
180000000018Percussive Organ
18100002401870's Percussive Organ
182000032018Detuned Percussive Organ
183000033018Light Organ
184000037018Percussive Organ 2
185000000019Rock Organ
186000064019Rotary Organ
187000065019Slow Rotary
188000066019Fast Rotary
189000000020Church Organ
190000032020Church Organ 3
191000035020Church Organ 2
192000040020Notre Dame
193000064020Organ Flute
194000065020Tremolo Organ Flute
195000000021Reed Organ
196000040021Puff Organ
197000000022Accordion
198000000023Harmonica
199000032023Harmonica 2
200000000024Tango Accordion
201000064024Tango Accordion 2
GUITAR
202000000025Nylon Guitar
203000043025Velocity Guitar Harmonics
204000096025Ukulele
205000000026Steel Guitar
20600003502612-string Guitar
207000040026Nylon & Steel Guitar
208000041026Steel Guitar with Body Sound
209000096026Mandolin
210000000027Jazz Guitar
211000032027Jazz Amp
212000000028Clean Guitar
213000032028Chorus Guitar
214000000029Muted Guitar
215000040029Funk Guitar 1
216000041029Muted Steel Guitar
217000045029Jazz Man
218000000030Overdriven Guitar
219000043030Guitar Pinch
220000000031Distortion Guitar
221000040031Feedback Guitar
222000041031Feedback Guitar 2
223000000032Guitar Harmonics
224000065032Guitar Feedback
225000066032Guitar Harmonics 2
BASS
226000000033Acoustic Bass
227000040033Jazz Rhythm
228000045033Velocity Crossfade Upright Bass
229000000034Finger Bass
230000018034Finger Dark
231000040034Bass & Distorted Electric Guitar
232000043034Finger Slap Bass
233000045034Finger Bass 2
234000065034Modulated Bass
235000000035Pick Bass
236000028035Muted Pick Bass
237000000036Fretless Bass
238000032036Fretless Bass 2
239000033036Fretless Bass 3
240000034036Fretless Bass 4
241000000037Slap Bass 1
242000032037Punch Thumb Bass
243000000038Slap Bass 2
244000043038Velocity Switch Slap
245000000039Synth Bass 1
246000040039Techno Synth Bass
247000000040Synth Bass 2
248000006040Mellow Synth Bass
249000012040Sequenced Bass
250000018040Click Synth Bass
251000019040Synth Bass 2 Dark
*252000040040Modular Synth Bass
253000041040DX Bass
STRING
254000000041Violin
255000008041Slow Violin
256000000042Viola
257000000043Cello
258000000044Contrabass
259000000045Tremolo Strings
260000008045Slow Tremolo Strings
261000040045Suspense Strings
262000000046Pizzicato Strings
263000000047Orchestral Harp
264000040047Yang Chin
265000000048Timpani
ENSEMBLE
266000000049Strings 1
267000003049Stereo Strings
268000008049Slow Strings
26900003504960's Strings
270000040049Orchestra
271000041049Orchestra 2
272000042049Tremolo Orchestra
273000045049Velocity Strings
274000000050Strings 2
275000003050Stereo Slow Strings
276000008050Legato Strings
277000040050Warm Strings
278000041050Kingdom
279000000051Synth Strings 1
280000000052Synth Strings 2
281000000053Choir Aahs
282000003053Stereo Choir
283000032053Mellow Choir
284000040053Choir Strings
285000000054Voice Oohs
286000000055Synth Voice
287000040055Synth Voice 2
Voice No.Bank SelectMIDI Program Change# (1 - 128)Voice Name
MSB (0 - 127)LSB (0 - 127)
288000041055Choral
289000064055Analog Voice
290000000056Orchestra Hit
291000035056Orchestra Hit 2
292000064056Impact
BRASS
293000000057Trumpet
294000032057Warm Trumpet
295000000058Trombone
296000018058Trombone 2
297000000059Tuba
298000000060Muted Trumpet
299000000061French Horn
300000006061French Horn Solo
301000032061French Horn 2
302000037061Horn Orchestra
303000000062Brass Section
304000035062Trumpet & Trombone Section
305000000063Synth Brass 1
306000020063Resonant Synth Brass
307000000064Synth Brass 2
308000018064Soft Brass
309000041064Choir Brass
REED
310000000065Soprano Sax
311000000066Alto Sax
312000040066Sax Section
313000000067Tenor Sax
314000040067Breathy Tenor Sax
315000000068Baritone Sax
316000000069Oboe
317000000070English Horn
318000000071Bassoon
319000000072Clarinet
PIPE
320000000073Piccolo
321000000074Flute
322000000075Recorder
323000000076Pan Flute
324000000077Blown Bottle
325000000078Shakuhachi
326000000079Whistle
327000000080Ocarina
SYNTH LEAD
328000000081Square Lead
329000006081Square Lead 2
330000008081LM Square
331000018081Hollow
332000019081Shroud
333000064081Mellow
334000065081Solo Sine
335000066081Sine Lead
336000000082Sawtooth Lead
337000006082Sawtooth Lead 2
338000008082Thick Sawtooth
339000018082Dynamic Sawtooth
340000019082Digital Sawtooth
341000020082Big Lead
342000096082Sequenced Analog
343000000083Calliope Lead
344000065083Pure Pad
345000000084Chiff Lead
346000000085Charang Lead
347000064085Distorted Lead
348000000086Voice Lead
349000000087Fifths Lead
350000035087Big Five
351000000088Bass & Lead
352000016088Big & Low
353000064088Fat & Perky
354000065088Soft Whirl
SYNTH PAD
355000000089New Age Pad
356000064089Fantasy
357000000090Warm Pad
358000000091Poly Synth Pad
359000000092Choir Pad
360000066092Itopia
361000000093Bowed Pad
362000000094Metallic Pad
363000000095Halo Pad
364000000096Sweep Pad
SYNTH EFFECTS
365000000097Rain
366000065097African Wind
367000066097Carib
368000000098Sound Track
369000027098Prologue
370000000099Crystal
371000012099Synth Drum Comp
372000014099Popcorn
373000018099Tiny Bells
374000035099Round Glockenspiel
375000040099Glockenspiel Chimes
376000041099Clear Bells
377000042099Chorus Bells
378000065099Soft Crystal
379000070099Air Bells
380000071099Bell Harp
381000072099Gamelimba
382000000100Atmosphere
383000018100Warm Atmosphere
384000019100Hollow Release
385000040100Nylon Electric Piano
386000064100Nylon Harp
387000065100Harp Vox
388000066100Atmosphere Pad
389000000101Brightness
390000000102Goblins
391000064102Goblins Synth
392000065102Creeper
393000067102Ritual
394000068102To Heaven
395000070102Night
396000071102Glisten
397000096102Bell Choir
398000000103Echoes
399000000104Sci-Fi
WORLD
400000000105Sitar
401000032105Detuned Sitar
402000035105Sitar 2
403000097105Tamboura
404000000106Banjo
405000028106Muted Banjo
406000096106Rabab
407000097106Gopichant
408000098106Oud
409000000107Shamisen
410000000108Koto
411000096108Taisho-kin
412000097108Kanoon
413000000109Kalimba
414000000110Bagpipe
415000000111Fiddle
416000000112Shanai
PERCUSSIVE
417000000113Tinkle Bell
418000096113Bonang
419000097113Altair
Voice No.Bank SelectMIDI Program Change# (1 - 128)Voice Name
MSB (0 - 127)LSB (0 - 127)
420000098113Gamelan Gongs
421000099113Stereo Gamelan Gongs
422000100113Rama Cymbal
423000000114Agogo
424000000115Steel Drums
425000097115Glass Percussion
426000098115Thai Bells
427000000116Woodblock
428000096116Castanets
429000000117Taiko Drum
430000096117Gran Cassa
431000000118Melodic Tom
432000064118Melodic Tom 2
433000065118Real Tom
434000066118Rock Tom
435000000119Synth Drum
436000064119Analog Tom
437000065119Electronic Percussion
438000000120Reverse Cymbal
SOUND EFFECTS
439000000121Fret Noise
440000000122Breath Noise
441000000123Seashore
442000000124Bird Tweet
443000000125Telephone Ring
444000000126Helicopter
445000000127Applause
446000000128Gunshot
447064000001Cutting Noise
448064000002Cutting Noise 2
449064000004String Slap
450064000017Flute Key Click
451064000033Shower
452064000034Thunder
453064000035Wind
454064000036Stream
455064000037Bubble
456064000038Feed
457064000049Dog
458064000050Horse
459064000051Bird Tweet 2
460064000056Maou
461064000065Phone Call
462064000066Door Squeak
463064000067Door Slam
464064000068Scratch Cut
465064000069Scratch Split
466064000070Wind Chime
467064000071Telephone Ring 2
468064000081Car Engine Ignition
469064000082Car Tires Squeal
470064000083Car Passing
471064000084Car Crash
472064000085Siren
473064000086Train
474064000087Jet Plane
475064000088Starship
476064000089Burst
477064000090Roller Coaster
478064000091Submarine
479064000097Laugh
480064000098Scream
481064000099Punch
482064000100Heartbeat
483064000101Footsteps
484064000113Machine Gun
485064000114Laser Gun
486064000115Explosion
487064000116Firework

The voice number with an asterisk (*) is XGlite optional voice.

  • " ” 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 "115:
    Standard 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.)
E0
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A0
G1
G1
C1
B0
A#0
B1
F1
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G1
C2
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G2
G2
A2
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NoteNoteNoteNoteNoteKeyAlternateStandard Kit 1MildIAssignAlternateStandard Kit 1Dance KitJazz KitBrush KitSymphony KitSFX Kit 112.512.412.312.212.112.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.112.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.012.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.012.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.012.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.112.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.212.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.212.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.012.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.212.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.212.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.012.212.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.212.212.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.012.212.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.212.012.012.212.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.212.012.012.212.813
Style No.Style Name
8BEAT
0018BeatModern
00260'sGuitarPop
0038BeatAdria
00460's8Beat
0058Beat
006OffBeat
00760'sRock
008HardRock
009RockShuffle
0108BeatRock
16BEAT
01116Beat
012PopShuffle1
013PopShuffle2
014GuitarPop
01516BeatUptempo
016KoolShuffle
017JazzRock
018HipHopLight
BALLAD
019PianoBallad
020LoveSong
0216/8ModernEP
0226/8SlowRock
023OrganBallad
024PopBallad
02516BeatBallad1
02616BeatBallad2
DANCE
027EuroTrance
028Ibiza
029HouseMusik
030SwingHouse
031TechnoPolis
032Clubdance
033ClubLatin
034Garage1
035Garage2
036TechnoParty
037UKPop
038HipHopGroove
039HipShuffle
040HipHopPop
DISCO
04170'sDisco1
04270'sDisco2
043LatinDisco
044DiscoPhilly
045SaturdayNight
046DiscoChocolate
047DiscoHands
SWING&JAZZ
048BigBandFast
049BigBandMedium
050BigBandBallad
051BigBandShuffle
052JazzClub
053Swing1
Style No.Style Name
054Swing2
055Five/Four
056JazzBallad
057Dixieland
058Ragtime
059AfroCuban
060Charleston
R&B
061Soul
062DetroitPop1
06360'sRock&Roll
0646/8Soul
065CrocoTwist
066Rock&Roll
067DetroitPop2
068BoogieWoogie
069ComboBoogie
0706/8Blues
COUNTRY
071Country8Beat
072CountryPop
073CountrySwing
074Country2/4
075CowboyBoogie
076CountryShuffle
077Bluegrass
LATIN
078BrazilianSamba
079BossaNova
080PopBossa
081Tijuana
082DiscoLatin
083Mambo
084Salsa
085Beguine
086GuitarRumba
087RumbaFlamenca
088Rumbalsland
089Reggae
BALLROOM
090VienneseWaltz
091EnglishWaltz
092Slowfox
093Foxtrot
094Quickstep
095Tango
096Pasodoble
097Samba
098ChaChaCha
099Rumba
100Jive
TRADITIONAL
101USMarch
1026/8March
103GermanMarch
104PolkaPop
105OberPolka
106Tarantella
107Showtune
Style No.Style Name
108ChristmasSwing
109ChristmasWaltz
110ScottishReel
111Hawaiian
WALTZ
112GuitarSerenade
113SwingWaltz
114JazzWaltz1
115JazzWaltz2
116CountryWaltz
117OberWaltzer
118Musette
DJ
119DJ-HipHop
120DJ-DanceSwing
121DJ-House
122DJ-GarageHouse
123DJ-PopR&B
PIANIST
124Stride
125PianoSwing
126PianoRag
127Arpeggio
128Musical
129Habanera
130SlowRock
1318BtPianoBallad
132PianoMarch
1336/8PianoMarch
134PianoWaltz
135PianoBeguine

Preset Songs

Song No.Song Name
Favorites
001Don't Know Why (Jesse Harris (Norah Jones))
002My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers)
003Killing Me Softly With His Song (Charles Fox (Roberta Flack))
Easy Play
004Down By The Riverside (Traditional)
005I've Been Working On The Railroad (Traditional)
006Carry Me Back To Old Virginny (James A. Bland)
007The Last Rose Of Summer (Thomas Moore)
008The First Noel (Traditional)
Pianist
009The Entertainer (S. Joplin)
010Greensleeves (Traditional)
011Londonderry Air (Traditional)
012Träumerei (R. Schumann)
013Pastorale (J.F. Burgmüller)
Organist
014Wedding March From A Midsummer Night's Dream (F. Mendelssohn)
015Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Eh (N. Decius)
016Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme. (J.S. Bach)
Advanced
017Menuett In G Major WoO 10-2 (L.v. Beethoven)
018Prelude Op.28 No.7 (F. Chopin)
019To A Wild Rose (E.A. Macdowell)
020Für Elise (L.v. Beethoven)
021Etude Op.10-3 “Chanson de l'adieu” (F. Chopin)
Band Play
022Aura Lee (G. Poulton)
023Canon (J. Pachelbel)
024Symphonie Nr.9 (L.v. Beethoven)
Duet
025Sur Le Pont D'Avignon (Traditional)
026Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Traditional)
027Muffin Man (Traditional)
Holidays
028Joy To The World (G.F. Hänel)
029Ave Maria (F. Schubert)
030Jingle Bells (Traditional)

70 MIDI Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM

File NameSong Name
AMERICAAmerica The Beautiful (S.A. Ward)
ATHOMEOld Folks At Home (S.C. Foster)
AURALEEAura Lee (G. Poulton)
BABBINOO Mio Babbino Caro (From “Gianni Schicchi”)(G. Puccini)
BANJORing De Banjo (S.C. Foster)
BILLBAILBill Bailey (Won’t You Please Come Home)(H. Cannon)
BROWNJUGLittle Brown Jug (Traditional)
CAMPTOWNCamptown Races (S.C. Foster)
CANONCanon (J. Pachelbel)
D(agstinO Du Lieber Augustin (DUET) (Traditional)
D_CHTREEO Christmas Tree (DUET) (Traditional)
D_CLOSEClose Your Hands, Open Your Hands (DUET)(J.J. Rousseau)
D_CUCKOOThe Cuckoo (DUET) (Traditional)
D_IMMAIIm Mai (DUET) (Traditional)
D_INDIANTen Little Indians (DUET) (Septimus Winner)
D_LONDONLondon Bridge (DUET) (Traditional)
D_MARYMary Had A Little Lamb (DUET) (Traditional)
D_ROWROWRow Row Row Your Boat (DUET) (Traditional)
File NameSong Name
D_SCARBOScarborough Fair (DUET) (Traditional)
D_SMOKYOn Top Of Old Smoky (DUET) (Traditional)
D_THREEThree Blind Mice (DUET) (Traditional)
D_WEASELPop Goes The Weasel (DUET) (Traditional)
D_WEWISHWe Wish You A Merry Christmas (DUET) (Traditional)
DANUBEWAThe Danube Waves (I. Ivanovici)
FRULIEDFruhlingslied (F. Mendelssohn)
FRUSTIMEFruhlingsstimmen (J. Strauss II)
FUNICULAFuniculi-Funicula (L. Denza)
GAVOTTEGavotte (F.J. Gossec)
GUILLAUMGuillaume Tell (G. Rossini)
IRISHEYEWhen Irish Eyes Are Smiling (E.R. Ball)
JOYOFMANJesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
LIEBEST3Liebesträume Nr.3 (F. Liszt)
LOMONDLoch Lomond (Traditional)
LORELEIDie Lorelei (F. Silcher)
MAGICFLTFrom “The Magic Flute” (W.A Mozart)
MIRLITONDanse Des Mirlitons From “The Nutcracker” (P.I. Tchaikovsky)
MONDSHINPiano Sonate Op.27-2 “Mondschein” (L.v. Beethoven)
MUSSIDENMuss I Denn (F. Silcher)
MYBONNIEMy Bonnie (Traditional)
ORPHEE“Orphée Aux Enfers” Ouverture (J. Offenbach)
P_ANGELSAngels Serenade (Traditional)
P_ARABESArabesque (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_CANDEULa Candeur (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_CHEVALLa Chevaleresque (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_CONSOLConsolation (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_INOCENInnocence (J.F. Burgmüller)
P MENUBAMenuett (J.S. Bach)
P-MenUBOMenuett (L. Boccherini)
PMomentMoments Musicaux Op.94-3 (F. Schubert)
P_PCHIENValse Op.64-1 “Petit Chien” (F. Chopin)
P_PETITEPetite Réunion (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_PROGREProgrès (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_SARAFAKrasnyj Sarafan (Traditional)
P_TENDRETendre Fleur (J.F. Burgmüller)
P_TMARCHTurkish March (W.A. Mozart)
P_VIOLETLa Viollette (Streabbog)
PEARLFISSong Of The Pearl Fisher (G. Bizet)
PRIMVERALa Primavera (From Le Quattro Stagioni) (A. Vivaldi)
SAINTSGOWhen The Saints Go Marchin' In (Traditional)
SERENAHYString Quartet No.17 2nd Mov. “Serenade” (F.J. Haydn)
SILENTNTSilent Night (F. Gruber)
SLAVON10Slavonic Dances No.10 (A. Dvořák)
SURPRISE“The Surprise” Symphony (F.J. Haydn)
SUSANNAOh! Susanna (S.C. Foster)
SYMPHO9Symphonie Nr.9 (L.v. Beethoven)
THAISMéditation De Thais (J. Massenet)
TOREADORAir de Toréador “Carmen” (G. Bizet)
TURKEYTurkey In The Straw (Traditional)
UNGARIS5Ungarische Tänze Nr.5 (J. Brahms)
VOGLEINWenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär? (Traditional)

File names that begin with "P_ do not include chord data and they cannot be used with the performance assistant technology feature or Easy Song Arranger feature.

Harmony Types

No.Harmony TypeDescription
01DuetHarmony 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 sound when chords are played in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard. These Harmony types will also work when playing songs that contain chord data.
02Trio
03Block
04Country
05Octave
06Trill 1/4 note3Types 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 17). 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 = sixteenth-note triplets. • The Trill effect Types (06 - 12) create two-note trills (alternating notes) when two notes are held. • The Tremolo effect Types (13 - 19) repeat all held notes (up to four). • The Echo effect Types (20 - 26) create delayed repeats of each note played.
07Trill 1/6 note
08Trill 1/8 note
09Trill 1/12 note
10Trill 1/16 note
11Trill 1/24 note
12Trill 1/32 note
13Tremolo 1/4 note
14Tremolo 1/6 note
15Tremolo 1/8 note
16Tremolo 1/12 note
17Tremolo 1/16 note
18Tremolo 1/24 note
19Tremolo 1/32 note
20Echo 1/4 note
21Echo 1/6 note
22Echo 1/8 note
23Echo 1/12 note
24Echo 1/16 note
25Echo 1/24 note
26Echo 1/32 note

Reverb Types

No.Reverb TypeDescription
01 – 03Hall 1 – 3Concert hall reverb.
04 – 05Room 1 – 2Small room reverb.
06 – 07Stage 1 – 2Reverb for solo instruments.
08 – 09Plate 1 – 2Simulated steel plate reverb.
10OffNo effect.

Chorus Types

No.Chorus TypeDescription
01 – 02Chorus 1 – 2Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.
03 – 04Flanger 1 – 2Pronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound.
05OffNo effect.

YAMAHA [Portable Grand/PORTATONE]

Date:27-Jan-2004

Model DGX-205/203,PSR-295/293

MIDI Implementation Chart

Version : 1.0

Function...TransmittedRecognizedRemarks
Basic ChannelDefault Changed1 - 16x1 - 16x
ModeDefault Messages Altered3x**********3x x
**********x x
Note Number : True voice0 - 127**********0 - 1270 - 127
VelocityNote ON Note OFFo 9nH,v=1-127xo 9nH,v=1-127x
After TouchKey's Ch'sx xx x
Pitch Bendo *2o
Control Change0,32163871064737491,9396,97100,101o x *1o *2o *2o o *1o *1o *1o *1o *2o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ooBank Select Modulation wheel Data Entry (MSB) Data Entry (LSB) Part Volume Pan Expression Sustain Portamento Cntrl Harmonic Content Release Time Attack Time Brightness Effect Depth RPN Inc,Dec RPN LSB,MSB
Prog Change : True #o 0 - 127**********o 0 - 127
System Exclusiveo *3o *3
Common : Song Sel. : Tunex x x xx x x
System : Clock Real Time: Commandso oo o
Aux :All Sound OFF :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF Mes-Active Sense sages:Resetx x x x x x o xo(120,126,127)o(121)o(122)o(123-125)o x

NOTE:

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. However, 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.

2 Messages for these control change numbers cannot be transmitted from the instrument itself. However, they may be transmitted when playing the accompaniment, song or using the Harmony effect.

3 Exclusive

F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H

  • This message automatically restores all default settings for the instrument, with the exception of MIDI Master Tuning.

F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, II, 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 "II" are ignored.)

F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H, mm, II, 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 "ill" are 08H and 00H, respectively. Any values can be used for "n" and "cc."
  • mm : Reverb Type MSB
  • II:Reverb Type LSB

Refer to the Effect Map (page 88) for details.

Refer to the Effect Map (page 88) for details.

4 When the accompaniment is started, an FAH message is transmitted. 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.

5 Local ON/OFF

Bn, 7A, 7F
Bn, 7A, 00
Value for "n" is ignored.

■ 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

TYPEMSBTYPE LSB
000102081617181920
000No Effect
001(01)Hall1(02)Hall2(03)Hall3
002Room(04)Room1(05)Room2
003Stage(06)Stage1(07)Stage2
004Plate(08)Plate1(09)Plate2
005...127No Effect

CHORUS

TYPE MSBTYPE LSB
000102081617181920
000...063No Effect
064Thru
065Chorus(02)Chorus2
066Celeste(01)Chorus1
067Flanger(03)Flanger1(04)Flanger2
068...127No Effect

Panel controls and terminals

+/- 13,44

13,58

13,58

13,58

43

A B 13,57

13,44

0-9 13,44

ACMP ON/OFF 13,24

CATEGORY A/

DC IN 12V 10, 13

DEMO 13,17

Dial 13,44

DUAL 13, 19

EASYSONGARRANGER 13,36

FUNCTION 13

HARMONY 13,26

INTRO/ENDING/rit. 13, 25, 28, 29

LESSON L/R 13, 32

LESSON MODE 13,33

LESSON REPEAT & LEARN ....13, 35

MAIN/AUTO FILL 13,26

MASTER VOLUME 11, 13, 43

MEMORY/BANK, 1, 2 13, 60

METRONOME 13,48

PC 13,67

PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT 13, 14, 16

PHONES/OUTPUT 11, 13

PITCH BEND wheel 13,22

PORTABLE GRAND 13,22

REC,1-5,A 13,38,41,57

REGIST.MEMORY 13,60

SONG 13,30,31

SONG MEMORY 13, 38, 41, 57

SPLIT 13,20,51

STANDBY/ON 11, 13, 42

START/STOP 13,44

STYLE 13,24,28,51

SUSTAIN 11, 13

SYNC START 13,25

SYNC STOP 13,28

TEMPO/TAP 13,17,48

TOUCH 13,22,49

USB 13,66

VOICE 13, 18

Alphabetical order

A

A-B Repeat 57

Accessories (Optional) 77

Accessories (Supplied) 7

ACMP ON 24, 28

Auto Accompaniment Range 25

Auto-Accompaniment 24, 25, 28

AWM 75

B

Backup 42

Battery 10

Bulk Send 64

C

CD-ROM 70

Channel Message 65

Chord 25, 53, 55

CHORDROOT 55

CHORD TYPE 55

Chorus 47

Chorus Type 63,86

Computer 11,31,65,66,67

D

D. Chorus 50, 63

D. Octave 50, 63

D.Pan 50,63

D.Reverb 50,63

D. Volume 50, 63

Default Setting 62

Demo 17

Demo Cancel 64

Dictionary 55

Display 45

DrumKit 23,79

Drum Kit List 82

Dual Voice 19

E

Easy Chords 53

Easy Song Arranger 13

Effect Map 88

Effect Type List 86

ExternalClock 64,66

External Song 31

F

Flash Memory 31

Foot Switch 11

Function 62, 63, 64

G

Grade 34,64

H

Harmony 26

Harmony Type 86

Harmony Volume 50

Headphones 11

1

Initial Send 64

Initialization 42

K

Keyboard Out 64

L

Lesson 32

Local 66

L-Part 32,64

M

M. Chorus 50, 63

M. Octave 50, 63

M.Pan 50,63

M.Reverb 50,63

M. Volume 50, 63

Main Voice 18

Measure 45

Melody 38

MELODY R, MEODY L 38

Melody Voice 37,59

Metronome 48

MIDI 66,67

MIDI Data Format 88

MIDI Implementation Chart 87

Music Rest 7

Musicsoft Downloader 68, 70, 73

Mute 57

0

One Touch Setting 49

P

Panel Sustain 50,63

PC Mode 64, 67

performance assistant technology..14,16

Pitch Bend Range 22,63

Power Adaptor 10

Preset Song 30, 31

R

Recording 38

Registration Memory 60

Remote control 67

Repeat 35, 57

Reverb 46

Reverb Type 86

R-Part 32,64

s

S. Chorus 50, 63

S. Octave 50, 63

S.Pan 50,63

S.Reverb 50,63

S. Volume 50, 63

SMF (Standard MIDI File) 68

Software Licensing Agreement 74

Song 30, 31

Song Book 7, 70

Song Clear 41

Song List 85

Song Memory 38,41,57

Song Out 64

Song Volume 57

Specifications 77

Split Point 20, 51

Split Voice 20

Standard Chords 53

Style 13,24,28,51

StyleList 84

Style Out 64

Style Volume 52

Sustain 50,63

Synchro Start 13,25

Synchro Stop 13,28

System Message 65

T

Tempo 17,48

Time Signature 48

Touch Response 22

Touch Sensitivity 49

Track 38

Track Clear 41

Transfer 31,68,69

Transpose 58,63

Troubleshooting 75

Tuning 58,63

U

USB 13,66

USB MIDI Driver 66, 68, 70, 71

UserSong 31,38

V

Voice 18

Voice List 78

X

XGlite 6

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1 YEAR PARTS

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U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,

U.S.A.

Tel: 714-522-9011

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Yamaha de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Calz.Javier Rojo Gomez #1149

Col. Guadalupe del Moral

C.P.09300, Mexico,D.F.,Mexico

Tel: 55-5804-0600

BRAZIL

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,

MK7 8BL, England

Tel: 01908-366700

IRELAND

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61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01-2859177

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece

Tel: 01-228 2160

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1

Box 30053

S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: 031 89 34 00

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 6A

DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

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SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland

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NORWAY

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ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120

IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland

Tel: 525 5000

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: +49-4101-3030

AFRICA

Yamaha Corporation,

Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650

Tel: +81-53-460-2312

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone

P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.

Tel: +971-4-881-5868

ASIA

THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West),

Jingan, Shanghai, China

Tel: 021-6247-2211

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: 2737-7688

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)

PT. Nusantik

Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot

SubROTO Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia

Tel: 21-520-2577

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

Tong-Yang Securities Bldg. 16F 23-8 Yoido-dong,

Youngdungpo-ku, Seoul, Korea

Tel: 02-3770-0660

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.

Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: 3-78030900

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel: 819-7551

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

03-11 A-Z Building

140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015

Tel: 747-4374

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.

Taiwan 104, R.O.C.

Tel: 02-2511-8688

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor

Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan

Bangkok 10330, Thailand

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

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,

Victoria 3006, Australia

Tel: 3-9693-5111

NEW ZEALAND

Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.

146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,

Auckland, New Zealand

Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST

TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

Yamaha Corporation,

Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650

Tel: +81-53-460-2312

YAMAHA DGX-205 - TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN - 1

Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English Only)

http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/

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© 2004 Yamaha Corporation

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