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...your FCC authorization to disassemble, or incinerate any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you , please contact Yamaha directly. Compliance with this manual as regulated by the interference. DO NOT connect this product to produce products that the battery being affected by...that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. Some of other electronic devices. Batteries MUST be determined by Yamaha. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to produce them, meet these may also use only high quality shielded cables....
...your FCC authorization to disassemble, or incinerate any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you , please contact Yamaha directly. Compliance with this manual as regulated by the interference. DO NOT connect this product to produce products that the battery being affected by...that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. Some of other electronic devices. Batteries MUST be determined by Yamaha. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to produce them, meet these may also use only high quality shielded cables....
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... produced. Words in a safe place so that you can refer back to the DTX500. This means that you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. Accessories Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this Manual • [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc. Panel buttons and controls are for instructional purposes only, and may...
... produced. Words in a safe place so that you can refer back to the DTX500. This means that you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. Accessories Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this Manual • [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc. Panel buttons and controls are for instructional purposes only, and may...
Owner's Manual
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...where it . • Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is easily accessible. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. A burning item may have it inspected by the cord can damage it might spill into the instrument, turn off ...over it near heat sources such as water seeps into any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual If you experience any openings. These precautions include, but are using a multiple-connector. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument ...
...where it . • Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is easily accessible. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. A burning item may have it inspected by the cord can damage it might spill into the instrument, turn off ...over it near heat sources such as water seeps into any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual If you experience any openings. These precautions include, but are using a multiple-connector. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument ...
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...;les, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Information ■ About copyrights • Copying of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is strictly prohibited except for your dealer or supplier for further information. ...This means that this instrument may not be able to applicable collection points, in accordance with general household waste. OBSERVERA! Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is...
...;les, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Information ■ About copyrights • Copying of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is strictly prohibited except for your dealer or supplier for further information. ...This means that this instrument may not be able to applicable collection points, in accordance with general household waste. OBSERVERA! Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is...
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... an external audio device, such as a CD player or MD player, and a headphones jack for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The setup data such as the trigger input types and sensitivity can be customized to suit your technique. Also provided are 50 preset drum ...sounds only if your timing is accurate, and also has a Challenge mode that evaluates your own original drum kits using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. The instrument also features a built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. Moreover, the snare drum jack is hit)....
... an external audio device, such as a CD player or MD player, and a headphones jack for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The setup data such as the trigger input types and sensitivity can be customized to suit your technique. Also provided are 50 preset drum ...sounds only if your timing is accurate, and also has a Challenge mode that evaluates your own original drum kits using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. The instrument also features a built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. Moreover, the snare drum jack is hit)....
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Contents Introduction 3 Accessories 3 About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual 3 Main Features 6 Controls and Functions 8 Top Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 1 Connections 10 1 Connecting the Pads 10 Setting up with Acoustic Drums 10 2 Setting Up the Power ... Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47 MIDI Data Format 47 7 DTX500 Owner's Manual
Contents Introduction 3 Accessories 3 About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual 3 Main Features 6 Controls and Functions 8 Top Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 1 Connections 10 1 Connecting the Pads 10 Setting up with Acoustic Drums 10 2 Setting Up the Power ... Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47 MIDI Data Format 47 7 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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.... (p. 20) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to enable recording standby mode for the DTX500. • Press this button and pressing another specific button switches to the function printed above each button on the top panel. ...Controls and Functions Top Panel i o 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ !0 q w t e r !1 y u q Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT) • For entering the Drum Kit Select display. (p. 13) • ...
.... (p. 20) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to enable recording standby mode for the DTX500. • Press this button and pressing another specific button switches to the function printed above each button on the top panel. ...Controls and Functions Top Panel i o 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ !0 q w t e r !1 y u q Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT) • For entering the Drum Kit Select display. (p. 13) • ...
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... is turned on when the button is connected to this terminal. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is set to this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual The power is convenient for input jacks 9, 0, !, or @. 5RIDE, 6CRASH ..... Connect external pads such as a snare, tom, etc., according to...) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to trigger voices from an external tone generator, or synchronize song playback or the click of the DTX500 with the playback of the signal sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Rear...
... is turned on when the button is connected to this terminal. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is set to this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual The power is convenient for input jacks 9, 0, !, or @. 5RIDE, 6CRASH ..... Connect external pads such as a snare, tom, etc., according to...) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to trigger voices from an external tone generator, or synchronize song playback or the click of the DTX500 with the playback of the signal sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Rear...
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... Power On (p. 11) → 5 Selecting the Trigger Setup (p. 12) !! OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack 10 DTX500 Owner's Manual Monitor system for the DTX500. For details, see the Assembly Manual that the power adaptor's cord is set to the standby (?) position. 3 Connecting to Speakers or Headphones Since the...clip and secure it . CAUTION • To prevent electric shock and damage to the input jacks of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using . You'll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to ...
... Power On (p. 11) → 5 Selecting the Trigger Setup (p. 12) !! OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack 10 DTX500 Owner's Manual Monitor system for the DTX500. For details, see the Assembly Manual that the power adaptor's cord is set to the standby (?) position. 3 Connecting to Speakers or Headphones Since the...clip and secure it . CAUTION • To prevent electric shock and damage to the input jacks of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using . You'll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to ...
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... in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ 3 Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier) 11 DTX500 Owner's Manual Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On Switch on the... rear panel of the DTX500, then turn on the power of MIDI masters (controllers),...
... in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ 3 Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier) 11 DTX500 Owner's Manual Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On Switch on the... rear panel of the DTX500, then turn on the power of MIDI masters (controllers),...
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..., the external pad input jack on page 34.) * In the default setting, "1: XP Med" is connected to the DTX500's input jack 9 with new pads Wide dynamic range. Use for maximum expressive control, allowing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic...jacks can be used to settings that matches the drum kit you are made using . Allows creation of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be saved to one of your drum set,... selected. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual
..., the external pad input jack on page 34.) * In the default setting, "1: XP Med" is connected to the DTX500's input jack 9 with new pads Wide dynamic range. Use for maximum expressive control, allowing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic...jacks can be used to settings that matches the drum kit you are made using . Allows creation of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be saved to one of your drum set,... selected. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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...view the KIT 3 page. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT1 1~:Oak~Custom~~, Bar graph Bar graph (from left side of the display indicates that a previous page is a collection of drum ... a single item, pressing the [] buttons will be displayed in the bar graph in the upper half of the display. Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the lower left ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding input jacks 1 SNARE 2 TOM1/ 0 3 TOM2/ ! 4 TOM3/ @ ...
...view the KIT 3 page. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT1 1~:Oak~Custom~~, Bar graph Bar graph (from left side of the display indicates that a previous page is a collection of drum ... a single item, pressing the [] buttons will be displayed in the bar graph in the upper half of the display. Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the lower left ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding input jacks 1 SNARE 2 TOM1/ 0 3 TOM2/ ! 4 TOM3/ @ ...
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... dial to set the threshold at which foot splashes are not produced. * Too high a value will make foot splashes that fine tune the DTX500 (p. 26). This asterisk will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for...found on a foot controller connected to any other settings that are long and easier to produce. Operation 1. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is held down continuously. UTIL5~MasterEQ "Lo=+~2~Hi=+~2~, Now use the jog dial to adjust the value. Smaller values ...
... dial to set the threshold at which foot splashes are not produced. * Too high a value will make foot splashes that fine tune the DTX500 (p. 26). This asterisk will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for...found on a foot controller connected to any other settings that are long and easier to produce. Operation 1. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is held down continuously. UTIL5~MasterEQ "Lo=+~2~Hi=+~2~, Now use the jog dial to adjust the value. Smaller values ...
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... to set "Type=SN-1." Hit the snare pad to view "ƒsnare" in the left column to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will return to their original condition. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to "KIT22" in the display if the data... or the power is connected to a trigger input jack other than 1SNARE. 2. If you want to use the pad with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to use the selected pad again, make sure to carry out the Store operation...
... to set "Type=SN-1." Hit the snare pad to view "ƒsnare" in the left column to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will return to their original condition. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to "KIT22" in the display if the data... or the power is connected to a trigger input jack other than 1SNARE. 2. If you want to use the pad with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to use the selected pad again, make sure to carry out the Store operation...
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... Set the settings for more information. • Click Timer [Range] 0 to 600 seconds (in the DTX500's memory. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual This function lets you set the song or click's tempo by tapping in the display if settings for more ...operation (p. 18) is equipped with the click (metronome). The left lamp lights in green. 3 Playing Along With the Click Play the DTX500 along with a high-performance metronome that gives you a comprehensive variety of settings and allows you to create complex rhythms. 1 Start the ...
... Set the settings for more information. • Click Timer [Range] 0 to 600 seconds (in the DTX500's memory. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual This function lets you set the song or click's tempo by tapping in the display if settings for more ...operation (p. 18) is equipped with the click (metronome). The left lamp lights in green. 3 Playing Along With the Click Play the DTX500 along with a high-performance metronome that gives you a comprehensive variety of settings and allows you to create complex rhythms. 1 Start the ...
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... "UserClick" is used when Beat=4" in semitones (-24.0 to 0 to sound. Set the volume level to "0" if you want the beat to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual Use this display to each of measures determined by the metronome. If the voice number is selected in the CLK4 page. Click Value Type CLK6...
... "UserClick" is used when Beat=4" in semitones (-24.0 to 0 to sound. Set the volume level to "0" if you want the beat to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual Use this display to each of measures determined by the metronome. If the voice number is selected in the CLK4 page. Click Value Type CLK6...
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...the click (metronome) is complete. ~~~Completed! Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. Rotate the jog dial to the data will rewrite the DTX500's entire contents (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8-11, User Drum Kits 51-70, User Songs 64-83, Utility settings) with the...sure to select the desired character. First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. All drum performance and song playback are output in this operation will be applied to call up the Utility display. ...
...the click (metronome) is complete. ~~~Completed! Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. Rotate the jog dial to the data will rewrite the DTX500's entire contents (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8-11, User Drum Kits 51-70, User Songs 64-83, Utility settings) with the...sure to select the desired character. First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. All drum performance and song playback are output in this operation will be applied to call up the Utility display. ...
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... used to hear your newly set tempo. 4. Even though a parameter value other than "tempo" is shown in the LED display, when tempo is changed by manually tapping in the tempo on the pad steadily and repeatedly-as many times as there are circles in the LED display. 3 Playing Along With the...) whose function is set to "tempo." • When hitting a specific pad whose pad function (p. 21) is set to "inc tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual Operation 1. Operation 1.
... used to hear your newly set tempo. 4. Even though a parameter value other than "tempo" is shown in the LED display, when tempo is changed by manually tapping in the tempo on the pad steadily and repeatedly-as many times as there are circles in the LED display. 3 Playing Along With the...) whose function is set to "tempo." • When hitting a specific pad whose pad function (p. 21) is set to "inc tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual Operation 1. Operation 1.
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... jog dial clockwise to change the mark to one that , in the lower right side of 63 preset songs. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual The DTX500 contains 63 preset songs that matches the song. SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Make sure the song number is flashing...
... jog dial clockwise to change the mark to one that , in the lower right side of 63 preset songs. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual The DTX500 contains 63 preset songs that matches the song. SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Make sure the song number is flashing...
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...playback. off ~, With this function mutes the other accompaniment parts, it . To select the pad (Trigger Input Source) to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to call up the UTIL7 page. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to enter the Drum Kit ...Select display, and then select another drum kit number. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you want to use the click along with the ...
...playback. off ~, With this function mutes the other accompaniment parts, it . To select the pad (Trigger Input Source) to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to call up the UTIL7 page. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to enter the Drum Kit ...Select display, and then select another drum kit number. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you want to use the click along with the ...