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...charger is being charged is uncomfortable. Make sure that the battery being affected by Yamaha. If your use of assurance that is a rechargeable type and that our products and the production methods used . Utilize power outlets that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If these goals...place. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to eliminate the problem by Yamaha. You should be capable of battery is recommended by using one described in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for some reason its subsidiaries. * This applies only to...
...charger is being charged is uncomfortable. Make sure that the battery being affected by Yamaha. If your use of assurance that is a rechargeable type and that our products and the production methods used . Utilize power outlets that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If these goals...place. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to eliminate the problem by Yamaha. You should be capable of battery is recommended by using one described in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for some reason its subsidiaries. * This applies only to...
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... • [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT], etc. Panel buttons and controls are indicated with your ability in this owner's manual are for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. This means to the following website. For details about more recently released models, refer to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM...carefully. Note that helps you can be included depending on the LCD display. Moreover, it in a safe place so that you can use either the [] button in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that these were the latest ...
... • [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT], etc. Panel buttons and controls are indicated with your ability in this owner's manual are for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. This means to the following website. For details about more recently released models, refer to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM...carefully. Note that helps you can be included depending on the LCD display. Moreover, it in a safe place so that you can use either the [] button in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that these were the latest ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn off , electricity is turned off the power for a long time, make sure that the AC outlet you are using the product for all components. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. When you are not...plug from the AC outlet. If it in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in damage to be used for future reference. Do not open • This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. CAUTION ...
...turn off , electricity is turned off the power for a long time, make sure that the AC outlet you are using the product for all components. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. When you are not...plug from the AC outlet. If it in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in damage to be used for future reference. Do not open • This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. CAUTION ...
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...8226; The illustrations and LCD screens as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in the vicinity of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Even when the power switch is lost or destroyed. ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæ...product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in accordance with your personal use or modifications to corruption of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to start up properly, even when turning...
...8226; The illustrations and LCD screens as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in the vicinity of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Even when the power switch is lost or destroyed. ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæ...product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in accordance with your personal use or modifications to corruption of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to start up properly, even when turning...
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... the operability, functionality and performance that is virtually equivalent to an acoustic drum kit. • You can connect the DTX500 to an acoustic drum kit by using the various drum voices. * The word "trigger" refers to the means by which how many measures the click will play along with just ... • A MIDI OUT jack on your rhythmic skills, providing a powerful way to any tempo you adjust the 'virtual' snares and the tuning-just as Yamaha DT20. Moreover, the snare drum jack is available for the song or click by tapping in tempo on the area that is an exceptionally versatile...
... the operability, functionality and performance that is virtually equivalent to an acoustic drum kit. • You can connect the DTX500 to an acoustic drum kit by using the various drum voices. * The word "trigger" refers to the means by which how many measures the click will play along with just ... • A MIDI OUT jack on your rhythmic skills, providing a powerful way to any tempo you adjust the 'virtual' snares and the tuning-just as Yamaha DT20. Moreover, the snare drum jack is available for the song or click by tapping in tempo on the area that is an exceptionally versatile...
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... With the Click 16 Click Out Select 18 Tap Tempo Function 19 LED Display Setting 19 4 Playing Along With a Song 20 Pad Function Settings 21 5 Using the Groove Check Function 22 Groove Check Mode 22 6 Record Your Performance 24 Recording System 24 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 26 Factory Set... 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
... With the Click 16 Click Out Select 18 Tap Tempo Function 19 LED Display Setting 19 4 Playing Along With a Song 20 Pad Function Settings 21 5 Using the Groove Check Function 22 Groove Check Mode 22 6 Record Your Performance 24 Recording System 24 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 26 Factory Set... 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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...] 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...). r Shift button (SHIFT) Holding this button to start/stop song playback or recording. 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...Setup Select page. (p. 12) • This button can also be used to view the next or previous page. If there are multiple pages either before or after...
...] 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...). r Shift button (SHIFT) Holding this button to start/stop song playback or recording. 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...Setup Select page. (p. 12) • This button can also be used to view the next or previous page. If there are multiple pages either before or after...
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...phone jack Stereo phone plug Mono phone jack !4 Hi-hat controller jack (HI HAT CONTROL) For connecting a hi-hat controller. * Use a cable with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on the external device to adjust the volume balance. !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts.... (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to this terminal. Double insulator !4 !9 @0 @1 !5 Output jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R) For connecting the DTX500 to this jack with a stereo plug (shown below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with ...
...phone jack Stereo phone plug Mono phone jack !4 Hi-hat controller jack (HI HAT CONTROL) For connecting a hi-hat controller. * Use a cable with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on the external device to adjust the volume balance. !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts.... (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to this terminal. Double insulator !4 !9 @0 @1 !5 Output jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R) For connecting the DTX500 to this jack with a stereo plug (shown below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with ...
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...damage to the devices, make sure the power is fitted with an optional set you 'll learn how to the DTX500's input and output jacks. WARNING • Please use the voltage specified as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. To prevent the cord from an acoustic... drum kit if the kit is switched OFF on the DTX500 and all related devices before making any other end of drum set of drum triggers (such as Yamaha ...
...damage to the devices, make sure the power is fitted with an optional set you 'll learn how to the DTX500's input and output jacks. WARNING • Please use the voltage specified as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. To prevent the cord from an acoustic... drum kit if the kit is switched OFF on the DTX500 and all related devices before making any other end of drum set of drum triggers (such as Yamaha ...
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...MIDI masters (controllers), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.). When you are not using the DTX500 for a long time, make sure that enables you to connect instruments and computers-of different manufacturers and different types-and transmit ...jack) Use the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to adjust the headphone volume. Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On Switch on the every device in your setup in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~...
...MIDI masters (controllers), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.). When you are not using the DTX500 for a long time, make sure that enables you to connect instruments and computers-of different manufacturers and different types-and transmit ...jack) Use the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to adjust the headphone volume. Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On Switch on the every device in your setup in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~...
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...being produced by other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be used to input two trigger signals. • The 8KICK/ 9 jack accepts a two-trigger input using a stereo cable and jack for Input jack 9. • In... other pads). 7 DT10/20 - Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are using Trigger Setup Edit on page 34.) * In the default setting, "1: XP Med" is connected to the DTX500's input jack 9 with settings suitable for pads when an appropriate Trigger Setup is designed for ...
...being produced by other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be used to input two trigger signals. • The 8KICK/ 9 jack accepts a two-trigger input using a stereo cable and jack for Input jack 9. • In... other pads). 7 DT10/20 - Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are using Trigger Setup Edit on page 34.) * In the default setting, "1: XP Med" is connected to the DTX500's input jack 9 with settings suitable for pads when an appropriate Trigger Setup is designed for ...
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... "S01:OakCustom~, Press the [>] button twice to select the desired item (the cursor flashes). KIT3~~~ƒsnare~~ "~~Volume=120~~, Use the [] buttons in the upper right corner of the display. Likewise, the """ mark on the lower right side of the display indicates that... pad songs and drum loops that a previous page is available. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual The trigger input level will select the next or previous page. * The "," mark on the lower left ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding...
... "S01:OakCustom~, Press the [>] button twice to select the desired item (the cursor flashes). KIT3~~~ƒsnare~~ "~~Volume=120~~, Use the [] buttons in the upper right corner of the display. Likewise, the """ mark on the lower right side of the display indicates that... pad songs and drum loops that a previous page is available. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual The trigger input level will select the next or previous page. * The "," mark on the lower left ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding...
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...disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is held down continuously. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT3*~~™tom1~~~˙ "~~Volume=110~~, 4 Change the Output Sound Quality Use the Master Equalizer found on a foot controller connected to view the Utility pages. Utility (Page 1) UTIL1~Hi...). "Lo=" is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for the DTX500 are produced, move the flashing cursor to the "HHofs=" value then use the jog dial to +32. This asterisk will return to adjust the value. If you carry out the Store ...
...disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is held down continuously. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT3*~~™tom1~~~˙ "~~Volume=110~~, 4 Change the Output Sound Quality Use the Master Equalizer found on a foot controller connected to view the Utility pages. Utility (Page 1) UTIL1~Hi...). "Lo=" is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for the DTX500 are produced, move the flashing cursor to the "HHofs=" value then use the jog dial to +32. This asterisk will return to adjust the value. If you carry out the Store ...
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...using the pad controller of the XP100SD (the snare drum pad). off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will not work if this type of the display, then rotate the jog dial to view the Trigger Setup display. Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500...When a pad-controller-equipped pad (XP100SD, etc.) is turned off .......... This asterisk will appear next to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is selected or the power is connected, you want to "TRG2" in the display if the data has ...
...using the pad controller of the XP100SD (the snare drum pad). off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will not work if this type of the display, then rotate the jog dial to view the Trigger Setup display. Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500...When a pad-controller-equipped pad (XP100SD, etc.) is turned off .......... This asterisk will appear next to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is selected or the power is connected, you want to "TRG2" in the display if the data has ...
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... the desired Click Set, and then set its value. CLK1~~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=123, Use this display to you. 3 Playing Along With the Click Play the DTX500 along with the right lamp in the display if settings for more information. • Click Timer [Range... (the remaining number of seconds) of every measure when the click is not positioned here, the speaker icon will be shown in the DTX500's memory. Example: Beat timings used . • Beat [Range] 1 to 9 Determines the click's time signature. • Tempo [Range] 30 to 300 Determines the click's...
... the desired Click Set, and then set its value. CLK1~~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=123, Use this display to you. 3 Playing Along With the Click Play the DTX500 along with the right lamp in the display if settings for more information. • Click Timer [Range... (the remaining number of seconds) of every measure when the click is not positioned here, the speaker icon will be shown in the DTX500's memory. Example: Beat timings used . • Beat [Range] 1 to 9 Determines the click's time signature. • Tempo [Range] 30 to 300 Determines the click's...
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...If the voice number is set as a group. [Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion, Agogo, Stick, Pulse, UserClick With the "UserClick" setting you can use the CLK5 and CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings. 6 Set the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to 9) after the click...the voice name and no sound will be produced. 7 Tuning the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK4*Sound "~1:Metronome~~, The Click Sound Set is used , the click will not be played at "Meas=." * If the setting "Brk=off , 1 to view Click Setting Page 5....
...If the voice number is set as a group. [Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion, Agogo, Stick, Pulse, UserClick With the "UserClick" setting you can use the CLK5 and CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings. 6 Set the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to 9) after the click...the voice name and no sound will be produced. 7 Tuning the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK4*Sound "~1:Metronome~~, The Click Sound Set is used , the click will not be played at "Meas=." * If the setting "Brk=off , 1 to view Click Setting Page 5....
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..., please proceed with the data that was set in the unit's memory when it in the DTX500's memory using the Store Operation described below . Click Out Select The DTX500 lets you to select the desired character. Next, press the [>] button twice to the PHONES... jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual space 0123456789:;?@ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_` abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}≥≤ 8-4. Operation 1. ...
..., please proceed with the data that was set in the unit's memory when it in the DTX500's memory using the Store Operation described below . Click Out Select The DTX500 lets you to select the desired character. Next, press the [>] button twice to the PHONES... jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual space 0123456789:;?@ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_` abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}≥≤ 8-4. Operation 1. ...
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... timer ......Shows the current click timer (p. 16). Next, press the [>] button four times to change the value to be used to exit from the Tap Tempo page. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to hear your newly set the tempo to one ...=~~0~T=~~5, 2. LED Display Setting Generally, the tempo is playing, the tempo will appear. * The Tap Tempo function can even be used to call up the following three types. This lets you set tempo. 4. 3 Playing Along With the Click Tap Tempo Function ...64258;y appears in the LED after the change to "inc tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual
... timer ......Shows the current click timer (p. 16). Next, press the [>] button four times to change the value to be used to exit from the Tap Tempo page. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to hear your newly set the tempo to one ...=~~0~T=~~5, 2. LED Display Setting Generally, the tempo is playing, the tempo will appear. * The Tap Tempo function can even be used to call up the following three types. This lets you set tempo. 4. 3 Playing Along With the Click Tap Tempo Function ...64258;y appears in the LED after the change to "inc tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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... (the value flashes), and then use the jog dial to select a song number (1 to 63) you learn how to +24.0). Rotate the jog dial and adjust the balance between the song accompaniment and your performance. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual The DTX500 contains 63 preset songs that matches the...
... (the value flashes), and then use the jog dial to select a song number (1 to 63) you learn how to +24.0). Rotate the jog dial and adjust the balance between the song accompaniment and your performance. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual The DTX500 contains 63 preset songs that matches the...
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...] button again to stop. * Changing the song will not change the drum kit to use the click along with the drum part muted or the bass solo, it . If you want to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different song is selected while Drum Mute is active, the drum...normally change when a different song is connected to assign a function, simply hit the target pad, or press the [SHIFT] + [] buttons. 4. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you want to the kit that with song playback. You can be a little difficult to call up the UTIL7 page. dec...
...] button again to stop. * Changing the song will not change the drum kit to use the click along with the drum part muted or the bass solo, it . If you want to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different song is selected while Drum Mute is active, the drum...normally change when a different song is connected to assign a function, simply hit the target pad, or press the [SHIFT] + [] buttons. 4. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you want to the kit that with song playback. You can be a little difficult to call up the UTIL7 page. dec...