The sustain pedal for my DGX-205 is not functioning properly. What could the problem be?

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The sustain pedal for my DGX-205 is not functioning properly. What could the problem be?

by Brandon
(Coopersville MI)

So I just got this keyboard (I'm borrowing it from my grandma. I have some experience with keyboards like this at least), and I like it so far, but my sustain pedal is not working. First of all, I did just what the manual said; plugged it in when the power was OFF, making sure not to be pressing it down while plugging it in, but it just doesn't do anything when I press it. If I plug it in while the keyboard is ON, I get sustain, but too much. In other words, pressing it or not, it sustains. I can't tell you what type of pedal it is because it doesn't say on it.

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Feb 03, 2010
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sustain
by: Dick Rector

Hi Brandon,

I am guessing since you don't know the type.

1.Check if here is a 'polarity' switch on the pedal.
2.If you go to 'function' and 'sustain' check if by accident the polarity has been set wrongly.
3.Do a 'mild' reset with the pedal connected:
While pressing down the highest white key, power up the keyboard.
4. A factory reset can be done by the same key + the nearest 3 black keys.
This brings the keyboard back to 'out of the box status'.
WARNING this will delete everything that might be in user area's. So make back-ups first!

Hope this solves the problem.
Regards
Dick

Feb 03, 2010
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RE: sustain
by: Brandon

I've checked everything down to just about the last detail I can, and I don't think there's a problem with the polarity. Although I did look at the pedal to see if it has a switch, it turns out it doesn't. Something that was bothering me when I first looked at the pedal is that around the end of the cord (where the jack is) I saw two of those "black rings" around it. Of all the keyboard pedals I've seen in my life, they all had one ring. I wish I knew more about the details of the rings and what they do specifically, but I do know that when those are used for audio, one ring is a channel. Therefore, the pedal is sending two channels of data? Like I said, I'm no expert in this area... Lastly, I tried resetting the keyboard in both the ways you said, and still, nothing.

Feb 03, 2010
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Pedal for DGX 205
by: Alfred

Dear Brandon: Dick Rector's comments apply, and you followed normal procedure,but I must ask what could be a question with an obvious answer: "Have you checked with you Grandmother regarding how she used the Pedal?".
On the chance you have not checked with her, please post a message advising all of us mewmberrs what the answer is for a similar situation. Thanks.

Feb 03, 2010
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sustain
by: Dick Rector

Hi Brandon,

I am a bit puzzled by the '2 black rings' you mentioned. Do you mean on the jackplug itself? The round 'head', black ring, piece of metal, black ring, long piece of metal and than the 'housing' of the plug?
Sorry if this sounds silly, I don't know how much you know, but if this is the plug, it is wrong.
A sustain plug used for a Yamaha keyboard is normally MONO and if the plug has TWO black rings it is a STEREO plug.
Doesn't mean much yet however. If only the 'head' is connected and the long piece of metal, it should be alright and working normal.
BUT if the second ring is also connected, it makes a shortcut when plugged in. Is it possible that someone changed the plug or is it the original and used on this keyboard before.
If you can open the plug (by turning the housing gentle anti clockwise)you might be able to see where wires are connected. Should be onle TWO wires.
To be honest,can't think of anything else, it sounds to me you are trying to use a multi functional guitar-pedal or something similar.

Let us know please if you found the problem.
Regards
Dick

Feb 04, 2010
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by: Brandon

I have talked to my grandma a bit about it, and she couldn't even figure it out.

Yeah, it's a stereo sustain pedal. I've never heard of anything like that. I have another sustain pedal at my brother's house that I will be getting back soon (THAT one, is mono). When that happens, I'm going to to test it on this keyboard. If it works, the sustain pedal I have right now is broken (Note (if I haven't mentioned before): my grandma never had any trouble getting it to work), if it doesn't, the keyboard itself is the source of the problem. I will also test the pedal I have right now on another one of my keyboards to see how that goes.

Thanks for all of your help guys. I think I can take it from here!

Feb 04, 2010
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Sustain Pedal DGX 205
by: Alfred

Dear Brandon: Your follow-up is impeccable. Thanks. I'm sure Dick joins me in feeling confident that you will solve the problem. The only Pedal I own ends in a 1/4" MONO plug. One more thing, as you appear to be a keyboard "Guru", how about contributing to the Forum with your expertise? You may have noticed Dick and I are doing oue best, and we sure could use your help. Keep well.
Regards. Alfred

Feb 05, 2010
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by: Brandon

Okay. I'll do my best to look around for people to help out.

Feb 05, 2010
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Sustain Pedal
by: Alfred

Dear Brandon: GREAT ! THANKS ! KEEP WELL !
Alfred

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