Owner's Manual
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... your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in sequencer for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. After reading through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to the DTX500. Note that includes a wealth of rich, high-quality drum voices and is... those on your particular area. To get the most out of your DTX500, please read this owner's manual are indicated with your Yamaha dealer. Panel buttons and controls are for enhancing your practice sessions. The DTX500 is compatible with snare pads equipped with a pad controller. Introduction Thank...
... your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in sequencer for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. After reading through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to the DTX500. Note that includes a wealth of rich, high-quality drum voices and is... those on your particular area. To get the most out of your DTX500, please read this owner's manual are indicated with your Yamaha dealer. Panel buttons and controls are for enhancing your practice sessions. The DTX500 is compatible with snare pads equipped with a pad controller. Introduction Thank...
Owner's Manual
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...where anyone could cause damage to set all components at the minimum level. A burning item may have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the ...accumulated on the name plate of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual Handling caution • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do so could walk on, trip...
...where anyone could cause damage to set all components at the minimum level. A burning item may have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the ...accumulated on the name plate of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual Handling caution • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do so could walk on, trip...
Owner's Manual
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...apparatets afbryder. Any unauthorized use is being written to Flash ROM (while a "now storing..." Any violation of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. ■ About this might discolor the panel or keyboard. ■ Saving data &#...other Countries outside of personal use of such programs and contents outside the European Union] This symbol is only valid in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio...
...apparatets afbryder. Any unauthorized use is being written to Flash ROM (while a "now storing..." Any violation of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. ■ About this might discolor the panel or keyboard. ■ Saving data &#...other Countries outside of personal use of such programs and contents outside the European Union] This symbol is only valid in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio...
Owner's Manual
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...synchronize the metronome with pad-controller-equipped pads. You can connect the DTX500 to an acoustic drum kit by tapping in sequencer and a variety of situations such as Yamaha DT20. Main Features The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality 32-polyphony tone generator that produces realistic...tempo you set up your performance in high-quality digital reverb for enhancing the sound. ■ High-performance Metronome • The DTX500 provides with an acoustic snare drum. The setup data such as authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, sound effects, and much ...
...synchronize the metronome with pad-controller-equipped pads. You can connect the DTX500 to an acoustic drum kit by tapping in sequencer and a variety of situations such as Yamaha DT20. Main Features The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality 32-polyphony tone generator that produces realistic...tempo you set up your performance in high-quality digital reverb for enhancing the sound. ■ High-performance Metronome • The DTX500 provides with an acoustic snare drum. The setup data such as authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, sound effects, and much ...
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 previous page while holding the [>] button first... and pressing the [ 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 previous page while holding the [>] button first... and pressing the [ 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...
Owner's Manual
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... sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is off when set this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual For mono playback use the DTX500 as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with a stereo cable, the external pad...hi-hat controller. * Use a cable with the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to this jack (stereo mini jack). (p. 11) This is set of stereo headphones to this jack to monitor the...
... sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is off when set this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual For mono playback use the DTX500 as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with a stereo cable, the external pad...hi-hat controller. * Use a cable with the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to this jack (stereo mini jack). (p. 11) This is set of stereo headphones to this jack to monitor the...
Owner's Manual
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... of the DTX500. Refer to the "Selecting the Trigger Setup" section on page 12 on how to select the appropriate setup. 1 Connecting the Pads Referring to the input jacks of drum set you are using. WARNING • Please use the voltage specified as Yamaha DT20 Drum ...Triggers) and the triggers are properly connected to the illustration below, connect the output cable from being unplugged accidentally, wrap the cord around the clip. CAUTION • To prevent electric shock and damage to the DTX500's input and output jacks....
... of the DTX500. Refer to the "Selecting the Trigger Setup" section on page 12 on how to select the appropriate setup. 1 Connecting the Pads Referring to the input jacks of drum set you are using. WARNING • Please use the voltage specified as Yamaha DT20 Drum ...Triggers) and the triggers are properly connected to the illustration below, connect the output cable from being unplugged accidentally, wrap the cord around the clip. CAUTION • To prevent electric shock and damage to the DTX500's input and output jacks....
Owner's Manual
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...the rear panel of the DTX500, then turn down the ...DTX500 to an external amplifier + speakers and produce full, amplified sound, or connect the DTX500...again. When you are not using the DTX500 for each audio devices, then switch off... them. * Also, use the DTX500 at the minimum level. CAUTION &#... DTX500's OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connecting to a device with the sound of the DTX500... volume settings of the DTX500 and external devices are ...the pads of the DTX500, or synchronize the DTX500's song or click playback...OUT jack The MIDI functions on the DTX500 lets you play voices on the ...
...the rear panel of the DTX500, then turn down the ...DTX500 to an external amplifier + speakers and produce full, amplified sound, or connect the DTX500...again. When you are not using the DTX500 for each audio devices, then switch off... them. * Also, use the DTX500 at the minimum level. CAUTION &#... DTX500's OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connecting to a device with the sound of the DTX500... volume settings of the DTX500 and external devices are ...the pads of the DTX500, or synchronize the DTX500's song or click playback...OUT jack The MIDI functions on the DTX500 lets you play voices on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...on page 34 describes how to input two trigger signals. Allows creation of the Trigger Setup locations (8-11). ● About Connecting Pads • The DTX500's input jack parameters are made using a stereo cable and jack for L and R. Excessive vibration however, may result in the Trigger Setup Select display...drum set , or if you select the Trigger Setup that most closely matches the trigger output levels and functions of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be used to a two-trigger input that suit the ...
...on page 34 describes how to input two trigger signals. Allows creation of the Trigger Setup locations (8-11). ● About Connecting Pads • The DTX500's input jack parameters are made using a stereo cable and jack for L and R. Excessive vibration however, may result in the Trigger Setup Select display...drum set , or if you select the Trigger Setup that most closely matches the trigger output levels and functions of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be used to a two-trigger input that suit the ...
Owner's Manual
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... when the hi-hat controller is transmitted by assigning your original Drum Kit. 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit The DTX500 lets you create your own original Drum Kit by the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are connected to trigger input jacks 1SNARE to 8KICK/ 9 of the... DTX500. When stereo pads RHH135/130, PCY65S, etc. KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ "S01:OakCustom~, 2-2. Step on the kick pedal or press the ...
... when the hi-hat controller is transmitted by assigning your original Drum Kit. 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit The DTX500 lets you create your own original Drum Kit by the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are connected to trigger input jacks 1SNARE to 8KICK/ 9 of the... DTX500. When stereo pads RHH135/130, PCY65S, etc. KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ "S01:OakCustom~, 2-2. Step on the kick pedal or press the ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4-1. To select the Trigger Input (input jack) you want to edit, simply hit the pad you optimize the DTX500 for individual pads. If you need to solve problems with the DTX500 set . * Refer to pages 35 to acoustic drums, or pads other than those that came with double triggering or... setup number (8-11). 4-3. 8 Trigger Setup Edit Trigger Setup Edit contains various settings related to trigger input signals received from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are using drum triggers attached to 37 for these signals. If you want to keep settings or changes, make sure to the...
... 4-1. To select the Trigger Input (input jack) you want to edit, simply hit the pad you optimize the DTX500 for individual pads. If you need to solve problems with the DTX500 set . * Refer to pages 35 to acoustic drums, or pads other than those that came with double triggering or... setup number (8-11). 4-3. 8 Trigger Setup Edit Trigger Setup Edit contains various settings related to trigger input signals received from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are using drum triggers attached to 37 for these signals. If you want to keep settings or changes, make sure to the...
Owner's Manual
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... Can'tWriteMemory Writing data to the Factory Reset operation being active. Contact the nearest Yamaha Service Center or the dealer where you purchased the device. You have been damaged. Troubleshooting The DTX500 does not produce sound, or does not recognize trigger inputs. ● Are the... pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) properly connected to the DTX500's trigger input jacks? (p. 10) ● Is the DTX500 properly connected to headphones or an external audio device such as an amplifier, speaker, etc...
... Can'tWriteMemory Writing data to the Factory Reset operation being active. Contact the nearest Yamaha Service Center or the dealer where you purchased the device. You have been damaged. Troubleshooting The DTX500 does not produce sound, or does not recognize trigger inputs. ● Are the... pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) properly connected to the DTX500's trigger input jacks? (p. 10) ● Is the DTX500 properly connected to headphones or an external audio device such as an amplifier, speaker, etc...
Owner's Manual
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... set ? (p. 15) The Closed Hi-Hat voice is produced. ● Is the gain set the "KeyAssign" value to the initial factory settings. 39 DTX500 Owner's Manual ducing sound. (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)]) ● Lower the rejection setting of the pad (trigger input) that is... setting (DT snare → DT HiTom → DT LoTom → DT Kick). (p. 35: [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)]) ● Is the Drum Trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) improperly attached with a specific trigger input, try using specific rejection. (p. 37: [TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection Level)]) ●...
... set ? (p. 15) The Closed Hi-Hat voice is produced. ● Is the gain set the "KeyAssign" value to the initial factory settings. 39 DTX500 Owner's Manual ducing sound. (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)]) ● Lower the rejection setting of the pad (trigger input) that is... setting (DT snare → DT HiTom → DT LoTom → DT Kick). (p. 35: [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)]) ● Is the Drum Trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) improperly attached with a specific trigger input, try using specific rejection. (p. 37: [TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection Level)]) ●...
Owner's Manual
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x x Common : Song Sel. MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DRUM TRIGGER MODULE ] Model DTX500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function ... Transmitted Recognized Basic Default 1 - 16 x Channel Changed 1 - 16 x Mode Default x x Messages x x Altered x Note 0 - 127 x Number : True voice x Velocity Note ON o 9nH,v=1-... x x Aux :Reset All Cntrls o x :Local ON/OFF x x Mes- :All Notes OFF x x sages:Active Sense o x :Reset x x Notes: Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 44 DTX500 Owner's Manual Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No
x x Common : Song Sel. MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DRUM TRIGGER MODULE ] Model DTX500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function ... Transmitted Recognized Basic Default 1 - 16 x Channel Changed 1 - 16 x Mode Default x x Messages x x Altered x Note 0 - 127 x Number : True voice x Velocity Note ON o 9nH,v=1-... x x Aux :Reset All Cntrls o x :Local ON/OFF x x Mes- :All Notes OFF x x sages:Active Sense o x :Reset x x Notes: Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 44 DTX500 Owner's Manual Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No
Owner's Manual
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...INC/DEC, Click ON/OFF Start/Stop, Chase, Cut Off, 3 songs (max.) can be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. Other messages are sent from both the drum triggers and the sequencer. 1.1 Key On, Key Off Note range: 0 (C-2)-127 (G8) Velocity range: 0-... HAT CONTROL (stereo phone jack) OUTPUT L/MONO, R (mono phone jack) PHONES (stereo phone jack), AUX IN (stereo mini jack) MIDI OUT, DC IN 8.0W (DTX500), 13.0W (DTX500 and AC power adapter) 252 x 147 x 52 mm (9-15/16" x 5-13/16" x 2-1/16") 898 g (2 lbs.) * Specifications and descriptions in every...
...INC/DEC, Click ON/OFF Start/Stop, Chase, Cut Off, 3 songs (max.) can be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. Other messages are sent from both the drum triggers and the sequencer. 1.1 Key On, Key Off Note range: 0 (C-2)-127 (G8) Velocity range: 0-... HAT CONTROL (stereo phone jack) OUTPUT L/MONO, R (mono phone jack) PHONES (stereo phone jack), AUX IN (stereo mini jack) MIDI OUT, DC IN 8.0W (DTX500), 13.0W (DTX500 and AC power adapter) 252 x 147 x 52 mm (9-15/16" x 5-13/16" x 2-1/16") 898 g (2 lbs.) * Specifications and descriptions in every...
