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  • Page 1
    Owner's Manual Keyboard Stand Assembly For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions on page 10 of this manual. EN
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    ... observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. Battery Notice:...: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right ... period before damage occurs. Some Yamaha products may have benches and ...
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    ... MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi...: 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-530/YPG-535... by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 3...
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    ...READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING ...Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove ... are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off...
  • Page 5
    ...Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place ...since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy ...outlet. The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may ...
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    ...-installed in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A. Words and Music ... computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has ... to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. XGlite As its name ...
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    ...-535 Portable Grand! Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in order to... them all. Music rest Accessory CD-ROM Owner's manual (this book) Keyboard stand Footswitch...Power Adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) * May not be included depending on your ...
  • Page 8
    ... the higher keys are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for beginners. ■ Performance assistant technology Page 37 ...to play it instead. Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Play Along with Styles Page 26... lyric and chord data. Page 35 8 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... File ...83 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard ...83 Looking Up Chords Using the ...54 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide 107 Play Using the Music Database Change a Song's ... Requirements ...109 Software Installation ...109 Appendix Troubleshooting ...114 Messages ...116 Scores ...118 Voice ...
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    ... assembly is complete. An uncompleted stand may overturn or the keyboard may drop. • Always place the stand ...Assembly Parts" illustration will be used. Follow the assembly instructions and select the parts as needed. Assembly .... q 6 x 70 mm roundhead screws 10 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... back board or touch the sharp metal fittings. 3-4 c Put the keyboard on the stand. Check the back-to-front orientation for stand, and ... or seems unsteady when you play it, refer carefully to the assembly instructions and diagrams and retighten all screws. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 11
  • Page 12
    ...the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. The use of other adaptors may result in ... output. You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape ...jack and use it to switch sustain on and off. 12 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is turned on. ● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 13
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    ...page 35 y [CHORD FINGERING] button ...page 83 u [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button...page 38 i [MUSIC DATABASE] button ...page 55 o [FUNCTION] button ...pages 66, 89 !0 LESSON... button ...pages 25, 32, 65 14 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual @0 [SONG] button...page 31 @1 [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button...page 56 @2 [...
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    Panel Controls and Terminals Display (pages 66, 67) Music Database List (page 131) Voice Category List (page 124) @7 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @8 @9 #0 #1 ... ...page 13, 100 #8 SUSTAIN jack...page 12 #9 PHONES/OUTPUT jack ...page 12 $0 DC IN 12V jack...page 12 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 15
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    ck Gui ui Q Changing the Display Language Quick Guide 1 2 Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons a number of times until the "Language" item appears. The currently ...even when the power is turned off. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 16 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 17
    ... and percussion, sound effects ... a wide variety of musical sounds. Select and Play a Voice-... procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard. 1 2 3 e d Press the [VOICE] button. The main voice ... [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 17
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    ... play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the "dual" voice. ... sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. Voice Number 2 Press and hold the...try selecting the "120 Vibraphone" voice. 18 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 19
    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. Two voices will sound at the same time. Try...The currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard split point. Voice Number 2 Press and ... voice Hold for longer than a second DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 19
  • Page 20
    ...here becomes the split voice which will play to the left of the keyboard split point. For this example try selecting the "038 Folk Guitar" voice. 4 Play the keyboard. Try selecting and playing a range of... voice will play over the entire keyboard. 20 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 21
    ...and 139). 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 17) 1 ...1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum Kit List" on page 129. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 21
  • Page 22
    ... ON/OFF] button. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again. Adjusting the Metronome Tempo 1 2 e d 4/4 Current setting Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the tempo setting. Tempo Use the dial to select a tempo from 11 to 280. 22 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... to select the beat length function "Time Signature-Denominator". 4 Use the dial to select the beat length. Select the required length for each beat: 2, 4, 8, or 16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or 16th note). Select 8 for this example. r f DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 23
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    The Metronome Adjusting the Metronome Volume 1 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Metronome Volume item. r f Metronome volume 3 Use the dial to set the metronome volume as required. 24 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 25
    ...can select from 160 different styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures (see page ...device containing the style file to the instrument. File transfer instructions can be found on page 104, and load ... key to the left of the keyboard split point. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 25
  • Page 26
    ...icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on. NOTE ● When automatic accompaniment is on ...The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment...turn the sync start function on. Flashes when sync start is on. 26 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 27
    ... accompaniment included in a style will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard split point. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start function off... to the accompaniment. Refer to "Pattern Variation (Sections)" on page 76. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 27
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    ... progressions have a huge influence on the overall feel of the music you play. On page 26 you learned .... Recommended Style 041 Euro Trance -Dance music with simple chords- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] ... accompaniment function will create a perfect ending. 28 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... chords- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Dm G7 CM7 FM7 Bm7 5 E7 Am A7 This progression includes jazzy "two-five" (II-V) changes. Try playing it through several times. When you're ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 29
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    ... using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. ● How to play Standard Chords [Example for "C"...you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three...; the chords will be recognized without them. 30 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual...
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    ... instrument the term "song" refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 ... way as the internal Song (Song numbers 36-). File transfer instructions are provided on page 104. The song highlighted here can be played DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 31
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    ...buttons, or the [0] to [9] number buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from 011 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute. You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 32 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...are provided in the Song Book on the CD-ROM. The scores for songs 9-11 are provided in this manual. Some of the classic and/or traditional songs have been edited for length or for ease in learning, and may not be exactly the same as the original. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 33
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    ...* The Accessory CD-ROM includes a selection of 70 MIDI songs. See page 105 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to the instrument. The chart below shows the basic processes flow for using ... to the external song file flash memory area, and vice versa. 34 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 35
    ...-staff • No lyrics are shown in doublestaff. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button. The song will begin playing. The triangular will move across the top of the score to indicate the current location. 4 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 35
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    ...Lyrics and chord display ■ Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display Number 016 020 030 Against all odds (Collins 0007403) Can't Help Falling In Love (George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore) Name Mona Lisa (Jay Livingston and Ray Evans) 36 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...Chord ...No matter where or what you play, the result will be musical, well-balanced sound. This type offers ... right-hand melodies but have trouble with lefthand chords, this is the type for you. The Chord ...left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you...
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    ... You know the normal meaning of this word, but in this instrument the term "Song" refers to the data that makes up a complete song. The performance assistant technology features uses the chord and melody data, and should always be used with a song (page 31). 38 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... from the fifth measure. The keys you should play will be shown in the display. 5 Play on the keyboard. Before After Try playing the score on the left with both hands. You can... [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 39
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    ... by using the dial. 3 Select a song. Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial. For this example try selecting the "011 Nocturne". NOTE • Using Songs (page 31) The song displayed here will be played. 40 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... left-hand keys you should play will be shown on the display. 5 Play on the keyboard. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and...with your left hand, the actual notes produced will change to match the music. This is the performance assistant technology Chord/Free type. Press the...
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    ...assistant technology type appears. Select the Melody type by using the dial. 3 Select a song. Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial. NOTE • Using Songs (page 31) The song displayed here will be played. 42 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... the melody yourself (step 5). Song start! 5 Play on the keyboard. To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then tap a... with one finger of your right hand in time with the music. You can play any key. If ... the performance assistant technology feature off. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 43
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    ... technology type appears. Select the Chord/Melody type by using the dial. 3 Select a song. Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial. NOTE • Using Songs (page 31) The song displayed here will be played. 44 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...memorizing the basic pattern. It's your turn to play the part from the ninth measure. 5 Play on the keyboard. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to the left ... ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 45
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    ..., so use these hints on the lefthand section of the keyboard. To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. ... hands spread as shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (... your right ...or any other combination. 46 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 47
    ...be used with the performance assistant technology as long as they include the required chord and/or melody data. See page 105 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to the instrument. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 47
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    ck Gui ui Q Select a Song For a Lesson Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands.... Select the part you want to work on (right hand, left hand, both hands). Select lesson 1, 2, or 3. Lesson start! 48 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... lesson, or press both the [R] and [L] buttons simultaneously for a bothhands lesson. The currently selected part is shown in the upper right corner of the display. Select R for right-hand lesson. Select L for left-hand lesson. Select LR for bothhands lesson. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 49
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    .... The next note to be played is indicated by a dot (●) on the appropriate key of the graphic on-screen keyboard. When you play the correct note the marker will move to the next key to ...-hand part Right-hand part ● Marker (In the case of a right-hand lesson) 50 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... Shifting the keyboard left or right. The hidden ( ) areas of the keyboard can be brought into view by pressing the [+] or [-] button. The displayed range (61 keys) Actual keyboard range (DGX-530/YPG-535 = 88 ...via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 91). DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 51
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    ... while following the score marker Left-hand part Right-hand part (In the case of a right-hand lesson) 3 Stop the Lesson mode. You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. Once you've mastered Lesson 2, move on to Lesson 3. 52 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 53
    ... Lesson 3 is selected. Play along while listening to the song. The score marker and keyboard marker in the display will indicate the notes to play. ▼ Marker Left-hand part Right-hand ...can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 53
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    ... NOTE • You can change the number of measures the Repeat and learn function jumps back by pressing a number button [1]-[9] during repeat playback. e Jump back 4 measures and repeat playback q Song playback direction w Press immediately Oops! A mistake! 54 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... List on page 131 of the manual, use the dial to select a music database. Select one ...play. For this example select the "158 Patrol". NOTE • Music Database (MDB) files transferred from a computer ... way as the internal Music Databases (MDB numbers 301-). File transfer instructions are provided...
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    ... 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. Try Out the Easy Song Arranger You can try out ... displayed here. Select a Song. Use the dial to select the song you want to arrange. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... 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 ... hand, and MELODY L is the melody part played by the left hand. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 57
  • Page 58
    ... 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. 58 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 59
    ...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. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 59
  • Page 60
    Record Your Own Performance 3 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 ... ➔ page 95 ◆ To save a User Song to USB flash memory in SMF format ➔ page 96. 60 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... button. NOTE • To execute the Song Clear function press the [+] button. Press [-] to cancel the Song Clear operation. Press the [+] button to clear the song. The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the song is being cleared. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 61
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    .... NOTE • To execute the Track Clear function press the [+] button. Press [-] to cancel the Track Clear operation. Press the [+] button to clear the track. The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the track is being cleared. 62 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 63
    .... ■Flash Clear To clear song, style and music database files that have been transferred to the... switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys. CAUTION ...save data you want to keep to a computer. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 63
  • Page 64
    ... a song you want to listen to or a song you want to use for a lesson. Select an auto-accompaniment style. Select a voice you want to play on the keyboard. 64 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... 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 ...or [STYLE] button to start playback of the selected song or style (rhythm). r f DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 65
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    ... Value The "Press & Hold" Symbol The " " symbol that appears next to some buttons indicates that the button can be pressed and held for longer than a second to call up a related function. This provides convenient direct access to a range of functions. 66 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... voices can be played to the left and right of the keyboard split point. Performance assistant technology ... turn accompaniment on after selecting a style. When showing the keyboard range to the left of the split point is used ... border appears around a Muted track. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 67
  • Page 68
    ...while playing chords in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 26). • Harmony... Voices. • The keys left of the Split Point of the keyboard produce no harmony notes when the auto... in the Function Settings (page 91). 68 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual...
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    ... to select a reverb type. You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Reverb Type item. r f Selected reverb ...main, dual, and split voices. (See page 90). Reverb Type item DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 69
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    ... to select a chorus type. You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. r f Selected chorus ...is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 90). 70 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... of Effects Panel Sustain This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add ... smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, ... produced by the wheel, as described on page 90. r f DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 71
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    .... Touch Sensitivity item 72 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual r f e Handy Performance Features 3 Use the dial to select a touch ... 1 and 3. Higher values produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics -i.e. greater sensitivity. A setting of "4" results in a fi...
  • Page 73
    ...). 4 Use the dial to change songs, then play the keyboard and listen to the voice. You should hear a ... back any song (steps 1 to 3 on page 31). 3 Play the keyboard and remember the sound of the voice. If you have ... [START/STOP] button to start playback again. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 73
  • Page 74
    ... to select the desired Master EQ setting. Five settings are available: 1-5. Settings 1 and 2 are best for listening via the instrument's built-in speakers, setting 3 is for headphones, and settings 4 and 5 are ideal for listening via external speakers. 74 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual r f
  • Page 75
    ...dial to set the transpose value between -12 and +12 as required. NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed. 3 Use the dial to set the tuning value NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed. between -100 and +100 as required. r f DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 75
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    ... ef R Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 25 of the Quick Guide. Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume ... on the selected Style. e Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Ending Auto fill 76 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 77
    ...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. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 77
  • Page 78
    ... 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. To turn the function on, press the [SYNC STOP] button. 78 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 79
    ... 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 89). f r DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 79
  • Page 80
    ... 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 .... 3 Use the dial to set the style volume between 000 and 127. 80 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual r f
  • Page 81
    ...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...Flatted 5 th Minor 7 th chord Flatted 7 th Suspended 4 th chord DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 81
  • Page 82
    ... 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. 82 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 83
    ... which chords were detected only to the left of the keyboard split point. By making the settings described ... style accompaniment occurs over the entire range of the keyboard, allowing for even more dynamic style .... 2 Use the dial to select 2 “FullKeyboard”. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner’s Manual 83
  • Page 84
    ... in Hold for longer than a second the section of the keyboard labeled “CHORD TYPE”. (The note doesnମ. a chord in the auto accom- paniment section of the keyboard, checking the indications in the display. When you’ve...] button to return to the MAIN display. 84 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 85
    ... 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 REPEAT] button before starting playback of the song. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 85
  • Page 86
    ...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... alternates between VOICE SELECT MELODY R and MELODY L. Hold for longer than a second 86 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 87
    ... you select a Registration Memory number that already contains data, the previous data is deleted and overwritten by the new data. CAUTION • Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the registration memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 87
  • Page 88
    ...panel settings are stored in registration memory 1 or 2 by pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 3 Press the REGIST MEMORY button, [1] or [2], containing the settings you want to recall. The panel controls will be instantly set accordingly. 88 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 89
    ... "The Backup Parameters" on page 63 for information on the function settings that are stored on the instrument. To restore all initial factor default settings perform the "Backup Clear" procedure described in the "Initialization" section on page 63. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 89
  • Page 90
    ... to the left of the split point are detected. In the Full Keyboard mode normal chords played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected, and the notes played will be sound as well. Determines the volume of the Main voice. ... sound in different listening situations. 90 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 91
    ... external clock (ON). (page 102) Determines whether keyboard performance data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not ... in SMF format 0 transferred from a computer. Determines the guide track number for your left hand ..., which is an operation, not a setting.) DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 91
  • Page 92
    .... (Do not press this button now, but only when instructed to in the sections below.) Menu Format Save SMF Save Load ... NOTE • No sound will be produced if you play the keyboard while the FILE CONTROL display is showing. Also, in .... Reference Page 94 95 96 97 98 92 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 93
    ... page: http://music.yamaha.com/download/ NOTE • Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard ...and that it is connected in the proper direction. • Though the instrument supports the USB 1.1 standard, you can connect ...corrupt the data on either or both devices. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 93
  • Page 94
    ...3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Format item. The display prompts you for confirmation. 4 Press the [EXECUTE] button and the display prompts you for confirmation. You can press the [-] button at this point to cancel the operation. 94 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual r f
  • Page 95
    ... the file name as necessary. • The [-] button moves the cursor to the left, and the [0] button moves it to the right. • Use the dial to select a character for the current cursor location. • The [+] button deletes the character at the cursor location. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 95
  • Page 96
    ...lename is specified the display prompts you for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [+] if it is OK to overwrite the file, or [-] to cancel. • The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation will depend on the condition of the USB flash memory. 96 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 97
    ... the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash memory during this operation. 7 A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 97
  • Page 98
    ... inform you that the operation has finished. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. NOTE • If the USB flash memory has been write-protected, an appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be able to execute the operation. 98 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
  • Page 99
    ... be selected/played. 1 Make sure that the USB flash memory containing the song or music database you want to play has been properly connected to the instrument's ... way the internal files are played: press the [START/STOP] button, or play on the keyboard. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 99
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    ...Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal" section on page 93. e Connections q w w USB TO HOST terminal This terminal allows direct connection to a personal computer. Refer to "Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 101 for more information. 100 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    .... (Data is transmitted whenever you play on the keyboard or play back a song, etc.) • While... from your computer to the instrument's flash memory. For instructions about how to install Musicsoft Downloader and how to transfer.... Computer Instrument USB cable DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 101...
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    ...an external device (ON). These settings determine whether keyboard performance data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF... (OFF) during Song playback. External Clock Keyboard Out Style Out Song Out ON... button. 3 Use the dial to select ON or OFF. 102 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual r...
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    ... using Digital Music Notebook. PC1 Local External Clock Song Out Style Out Keyboard Out ... also use this instrument as a remote control device for the Digital Music Notebook application on your computer (via the ... the beginning of the song) E6: Metronome ON/OFF r DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 103
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    ... and Instrument MIDI songs, styles, or Music Database files residing on a computer or the supplied ... your computer. Refer to the Accessory CDROM Installation Guide on page 107 for installation details. ● Data ... application with Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. 104 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... before proceeding. At this point you can select a Style or Music Database file on the computer or CD-ROM and ... q Click the CD-ROM drive q Click "Electronic Musical Instruments", and then "Flash Memory" 7 ..., and click a song file. e Click "Open" DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 105
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    ... instrument, to a computer. If you click "Electronic Musical Instruments" in the Musicsoft Downloader display, and then...flash memory for which you want to set the guide track. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 3 Use the... and channel 2 for the left-hand part. 106 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual r...
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    ... is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use... and functions will be announced separately. • The screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat ...
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    ... Music Notebook is a combination music learning program and online service that makes it easy and ... on page 109 for installation and setup instructions. 5 Install the software. 6 Launch the software. For further ... the 3 Install the USB-MIDI driver to the com- 108 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner’s Manual
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    .../ XP Professional/Vista *Only 32-bit is supported. Windows 2000/XP Home Edition/XP ... free space - Digital Music Notebook Windows XP Home/ Professional Edition, Service Pack 1a ... and click [Add or Remove]. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the selected software. NOTE • The actual names...
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    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Installing the driver in Windows 2000 Installing the driver in... CD-ROM Installation Guide" section of the Owner's Manual. Select the radio button for "Search for a suitable driver...USB-MIDI driver installation is complete. 110 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ....exe." Follow the onscreen directions. NOTE • Once the Support Module is installed, this step is not necessary,... by Yamaha Corporation then click [Install]. on-screen instructions to install the software. For Digital Music ... transfer application can be used. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 111
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    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide ■Troubleshooting The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable ...can be downloaded from the following web site. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ Playback response is delayed.... connected correctly? 112 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen ...
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    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide NOTE • When using a 64-bit OS, click "uninstall_x64.exe." from "USBdrvVista_" folder. NOTE • If the "...the uninstall procedure will appear. Driver removal will be complete when you have restarted your computer. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 113
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    Appendix Troubleshooting ■ For the Instrument Problem When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. Possible Cause ... will begin playing when you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard if style playback is turned on. The instrument is polyphonic ...
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    Troubleshooting Problem The appropriate display does not appear when the [SONG], [EASY SONG ARRANGER], [... style playback is on, chords are played in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, and a melody is played in the right-hand ... USB device does not respond. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 115
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    ... of the user songs. Displayed when the Musicsoft Downloader is started on the PC connected to the keyboard. This will not be displayed while the instrument is played back. Indicates the specifi... the power now, otherwise the data may be damaged.)" OverCurrent 116 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...is not available since the instrument is executing another job. Indicates the file name of the currently transmitting. "nnn" indicates the receiving block. NOTE • Not all the messages are listed in the table: the messages necessary to be explained only. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 117
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    Scores This demo is an example of how the Easy Song Arranger can be used to change styles throughout a piece. Song No. 9 q =123 (Function Demo for Easy Song Arranger) Hallelujah Chorus 118 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    Scores DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 119
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    ...performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that it matches the backing part. Song No. 10 q =61 (Function Demo for performance assistant technology) Ave Maria P.A.T. Type =CHORD Your Turn. Repeatedly Play the Same Key. 120 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    Scores DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 121
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    ... These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that it matches the backing part. Song No. 11 q =108 (Function Demo for performance assistant technology) Nocturne op.9-2 P.A.T. Type =CHORD/FREE 122 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    Scores DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 123
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    ...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...038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 124 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...112 115 Steel Drums 000 112 009 Celesta 000 112 011 Music Box 000 112 015 Tubular Bells 000 112 048 Timpani... 000 009 Celesta 000 000 010 Glockenspiel 000 000 011 Music Box 000 064 011 Orgel 000 000 012 Vibraphone 000... 032 028 Chorus Guitar 000 000 029 Muted Guitar DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 125
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    ... 020 082 Big Lead 000 096 082 Sequenced Analog 000 000 083 Calliope Lead 000 065 083 Pure Lead 000 000 084 Chiff Lead 000 000 085 Charang Lead 000 064 085 Distorted Lead 000 000 086 Voice Lead 000 000 087 Fifths Lead 000 035 087 Big Five 000 000 088 Bass & Lead 126 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... 064 000 097 Laugh 064 000 098 Scream 064 000 099 Punch 064 000 100 Heartbeat 064 000 101 Footsteps 064 000 113 Machine Gun 064 000 114 Laser Gun 064 000 115 Explosion 064 000 116 Firework The voice number with an asterisk (*) is XGlite optional voice. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 127
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    ... # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in "128: Standard Kit ...) / LSB (0-127) / PC (1-128) Keyboard MIDI Key Alternate Note# Note Note# Note ...O O Claves 2 Scratch H 2 Scratch L 2 Scratch H 2 Scratch L 3 2 2 128 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    Drum Kit List Voice No. MSB (0-127) / LSB (0-127) / PC (1-128) Keyboard MIDI Key Alternate Note# Note Note# Note Off assign 128 127/000/001 Standard Kit 1 Surdo ...H 2 Scratch L 3 2 2 Dog Horse Bird Tweet 2 Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion Firework Maou DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 129
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    ... Stride PianoBlues1 PianoBlues2 PianoRag PianoRock&Roll PianoBoogie PianoJazzWaltz PianoJazzBld Arpeggio Musical Habanera SlowRock 8BtPianoBallad PianoMarch 6/8PianoMarch PianoWaltz PianoBeguine PianoSwing 130 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    Music Database List MDB No. MDB Name ALL TIME HITS 1 Jude Hey 2 New UK 3 MyLoving 4 All OK Buttercp 5 6 JustCall 7 CheepChp 8 ...SunnyStr 291 MistyFln 292 LdnBridg 293 GrndClck 294 Importnc 295 Snowman 296 Favorite 297 SugerSpn 298 Washngtn 299 ThisWay 300 ZipperD DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 131
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    ...Bizet G. Puccini Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional S. Winner Traditional Traditional J.J. Rousseau Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional The easy song arranger can only be used with songs that include chord data. 132 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...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... Pronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound. No effect. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 133
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    134 YAMAHA [ Portable Grand ] Model DGX-530/YPG-535 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Remarks Date:10-OCT-2007 Version:1.0 ... *1 *1 *1 *1 3 x x 1 - 16 x DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual Basic Channel Default Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number o 9nH,v=1-127 x 9nH...
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    ... Sound OFF :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF Mes- :Active Sense sages:Reset Aux *1 Refer to #2 on page 136. Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual MIDI Implementation Chart 135
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    ... (04)Room1 (07)Stage2 (09)Plate2 (05)Room2 01 02 08 16 17 18 19 20 ● CHORUS TYPE MSB 000...063 064 065 066 067 068...127 TYPE LSB 00 No Effect Thru Chorus Celeste Flanger No Effect (03)Flanger1 (02)Chorus2 (01)Chorus1 (04)Flanger2 01 02 08 16 17 18 19 20 136 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...may not initiate services based on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission by Yamaha Corporation. Copyrighted ... or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ... AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 137...
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    ... Product as a whole and in the components of the Product as between you and the Licensor belongs to the Licensor or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws, national and international, and all other applicable laws. (License v5.0 (DMN), 30 July 2007) 138 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ... Supply • Adaptor: PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Style • 160 Preset Styles + External files ...(53-1/3" x 19-1/8" x 30-1/2") Weight • 11.0kg (24 lbs. 4 oz.) ... Supplied Accessories • Music Rest • Accessory CD-ROM • Keyboard Stand • Owner's Manual • Footswitch FC5...
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    ... 87 MENU ...14, 92 METRONOME ON/OFF ...14, 22 MUSIC DATABASE ...14, 55 P.A.T. ON/OFF ...14, 38, 46 ... Harmony Volume ...91 Headphones ...12 I Initial Send ...104 Initialization ...63 K Keyboard Out ...91, 102 Keyboard Stand ... Clock ...91, 102 External Song ...34 140 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual
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    ...Data Format ...136 MIDI Implementation Chart ...134 Music Database ...55 Music Rest ...13 Mute ...86 N... Clear ...62 Transfer ...102, 104 Transpose ...75 Troubleshooting ...112, 114 Tuning ...75 Q Quantize ...91 R...17 Voice List ...124 X XF ...6, 36 XGlite ...6 DGX-530/YPG-535 Owner's Manual 141
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    ...: DGX, YPG SERIES OF Portable Grand ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days ... selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide ... system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating ...
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    ... of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. ... unten aufgeführten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungslä... LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. Torre Banco ...
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