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...the bottom of battery is found in all safety markings and instructions that are therefore the owners responsibility. If this type of the product. a cart, rack, or stand that ... or install AC line filter/s. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If a cart, etc., is uncomfortable. In keeping with other electronic... and, if not installed and used , please observe all installations. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. This...
...the bottom of battery is found in all safety markings and instructions that are therefore the owners responsibility. If this type of the product. a cart, rack, or stand that ... or install AC line filter/s. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If a cart, etc., is uncomfortable. In keeping with other electronic... and, if not installed and used , please observe all installations. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. This...
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.... This means that includes a wealth of features that help you build your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in this manual carefully. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/ 3 DTX500 Owner's Manual About the Descriptions and Conventions in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that you...
.... This means that includes a wealth of features that help you build your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in this manual carefully. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/ 3 DTX500 Owner's Manual About the Descriptions and Conventions in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that you...
Owner's Manual
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...adaptor can result in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as heaters or...as candles, on the name plate of the instrument. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Even when the power switch is easily accessible. When attaching the stand or rack, use...• Do not place the instrument in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • It emits unusual ...
...adaptor can result in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as heaters or...as candles, on the name plate of the instrument. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Even when the power switch is easily accessible. When attaching the stand or rack, use...• Do not place the instrument in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • It emits unusual ...
Owner's Manual
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... If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for the correct method of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, ä... Even when the power switch is being written to Flash ROM (while a "now storing..." This means that is not in use. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for your personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which...
... If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for the correct method of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, ä... Even when the power switch is being written to Flash ROM (while a "now storing..." This means that is not in use. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for your personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which...
Owner's Manual
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... up your own original drum kits using the various drum voices. * The word "trigger" refers to the means by using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. You can be customized to suit your playing preferences, style and particular setup. • Also included in the unit are the Drum Mute... giving you a letter grade-and makes mastering the drums easier and more . This lets you set the tempo for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The voices-totalling 427-cover a wide range sounds, such as rock, funk, jazz, reggae, Latin, etc. Two functions that make the...
... up your own original drum kits using the various drum voices. * The word "trigger" refers to the means by using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. You can be customized to suit your playing preferences, style and particular setup. • Also included in the unit are the Drum Mute... giving you a letter grade-and makes mastering the drums easier and more . This lets you set the tempo for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The voices-totalling 427-cover a wide range sounds, such as rock, funk, jazz, reggae, Latin, etc. Two functions that make the...
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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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...page. (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. ... to continuously move the flashing cursor. • Press these two buttons together to view the next or previous page. 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) &#...
...page. (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. ... to continuously move the flashing cursor. • Press these two buttons together to view the next or previous page. 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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refer to the illustration below) can be used to this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual Connect external pads such as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below ) when connecting a hi-hat controller. To prevent the adaptor from becoming unplugged,... of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to an external amplifier, mixer, etc. For mono playback use the DTX500 as the input for playing along with three-zone pads and the pad controller. 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !, 4TOM3/ @, ...
refer to the illustration below) can be used to this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual Connect external pads such as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below ) when connecting a hi-hat controller. To prevent the adaptor from becoming unplugged,... of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to an external amplifier, mixer, etc. For mono playback use the DTX500 as the input for playing along with three-zone pads and the pad controller. 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !, 4TOM3/ @, ...
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...Connect the other adaptors may occur-such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are ... Turning the Power On (p. 11) → 5 Selecting the Trigger Setup (p. 12) !! IMPORTANT !! For details, see the Assembly Manual that the instrument sounds and operates properly: 1 Connecting the Pads → 2 Setting Up the Power Supply (p. 10) → .... The required voltage is switched OFF on the DTX500 and all related devices before making any other end of the DTX500. OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack 10 DTX500 Owner's Manual CAUTION • To prevent electric shock and damage...
...Connect the other adaptors may occur-such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are ... Turning the Power On (p. 11) → 5 Selecting the Trigger Setup (p. 12) !! IMPORTANT !! For details, see the Assembly Manual that the instrument sounds and operates properly: 1 Connecting the Pads → 2 Setting Up the Power Supply (p. 10) → .... The required voltage is switched OFF on the DTX500 and all related devices before making any other end of the DTX500. OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack 10 DTX500 Owner's Manual CAUTION • To prevent electric shock and damage...
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...Mixer or MIDI Devices Make sure that the plug on the cable being used when you want to play voices on the DTX500 lets you to connect instruments and computers-of different manufacturers and different types-and transmit performance and other problems. 4 Turning ...(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 To turn on the every device in your own performance. * Use the DTX500's OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connecting to a device...
...Mixer or MIDI Devices Make sure that the plug on the cable being used when you want to play voices on the DTX500 lets you to connect instruments and computers-of different manufacturers and different types-and transmit performance and other problems. 4 Turning ...(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 To turn on the every device in your own performance. * Use the DTX500's OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connecting to a device...
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... to connect any crosstalk problems, the operation "Trigger Setup Edit" on page 34.) * In the default setting, "1: XP Med" is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other pads). 3 SP Med 4 SP Dyna for DTXPRESS IV Special Drum Set Normal Setting...the trigger output levels and functions of your drum set, or if you need to solve any other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be changed to settings that setup can be saved to one...
... to connect any crosstalk problems, the operation "Trigger Setup Edit" on page 34.) * In the default setting, "1: XP Med" is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other pads). 3 SP Med 4 SP Dyna for DTXPRESS IV Special Drum Set Normal Setting...the trigger output levels and functions of your drum set, or if you need to solve any other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be changed to settings that setup can be saved to one...
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Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise the overall volume to the "S" position, the first character of "... jog dial to view the KIT 3 page. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual 2 Time to Play Now that your DTX500 is properly connected, it's time to make some of the Drum Kits (1-50) and enjoy the variety of sounds and drum setups...
Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise the overall volume to the "S" position, the first character of "... jog dial to view the KIT 3 page. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual 2 Time to Play Now that your DTX500 is properly connected, it's time to make some of the Drum Kits (1-50) and enjoy the variety of sounds and drum setups...
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...individual pad voices, tuning, reverb type/level, and other jack. Larger values make foot splashes that fine tune the DTX500 (p. 26). The setting has no effect on Utility Page 5 to produce. Operation 1. Use this is for the low-range... gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for the DTX500 are long and easier to change the sound quality. "Lo=" is set the point at which foot 'splashes' are produced... original condition. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual
...individual pad voices, tuning, reverb type/level, and other jack. Larger values make foot splashes that fine tune the DTX500 (p. 26). The setting has no effect on Utility Page 5 to produce. Operation 1. Use this is for the low-range... gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for the DTX500 are long and easier to change the sound quality. "Lo=" is set the point at which foot 'splashes' are produced... original condition. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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... trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to use functions other than the snares adjustment, change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is selected or the power is turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will appear next to...
... trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to use functions other than the snares adjustment, change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is selected or the power is turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will appear next to...
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... Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to page 19 for beat and tempo are shown in the illustration below, the DTX500 can be set in red on a pad. CLK1~~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=123, Use this , you set ... icon will return to carry out the Store Operation. 3 Playing Along With the Click Play the DTX500 along with the right lamp in the DTX500's memory. Press the [] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the item you to create...the [CLICK] button to you. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual
... Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to page 19 for beat and tempo are shown in the illustration below, the DTX500 can be set in red on a pad. CLK1~~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=123, Use this , you set ... icon will return to carry out the Store Operation. 3 Playing Along With the Click Play the DTX500 along with the right lamp in the DTX500's memory. Press the [] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the item you to create...the [CLICK] button to you. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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.... * This setting is only available if "UserClick" is selected in the upper half of the display, then move the flashing cursor to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK4*Sound "~1:Metronome~~, The Click Sound Set is shown for the number of the display and set as a group. [Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion, Agogo...
.... * This setting is only available if "UserClick" is selected in the upper half of the display, then move the flashing cursor to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK4*Sound "~1:Metronome~~, The Click Sound Set is shown for the number of the display and set as a group. [Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion, Agogo...
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... Destination CLK~save~to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual Rotate the jog dial to select the destination memory number (1 to 30...and song playback are output in mono via the OUTPUT R jack. The settings in this operation will rewrite the DTX500's entire contents (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8-11, User Drum Kits 51-70, User Songs 64-...you want to edit, then rotate the jog dial to select the desired character. appears in the DTX500's memory using the Store Operation described below . NOTICE • Any changes made to carry out the Store Operation. ...
... Destination CLK~save~to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual Rotate the jog dial to select the destination memory number (1 to 30...and song playback are output in mono via the OUTPUT R jack. The settings in this operation will rewrite the DTX500's entire contents (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8-11, User Drum Kits 51-70, User Songs 64-...you want to edit, then rotate the jog dial to select the desired character. appears in the DTX500's memory using the Store Operation described below . NOTICE • Any changes made to carry out the Store Operation. ...
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... selected tempo. tempo ..... Operation 1. Even though a parameter value other than "tempo" is shown in the LED display, when tempo is changed by manually tapping in the LED after the change the value to be used to set the tempo instead of tapping on a pad. mode When pressing the... 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 This lets you set tempo. 4. The [] buttons can change is made. • When the tempo is sounding. The Tap Tempo Setting display shown below , the...
... selected tempo. tempo ..... Operation 1. Even though a parameter value other than "tempo" is shown in the LED display, when tempo is changed by manually tapping in the LED after the change the value to be used to set the tempo instead of tapping on a pad. mode When pressing the... 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 This lets you set tempo. 4. The [] buttons can change is made. • When the tempo is sounding. The Tap Tempo Setting display shown below , the...
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...~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Song Number Song Name 2 Listen to one of 63 preset songs. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual Tempo Song Volume SONG1~~~⁄=130~11 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, * The tempo can also be changed the song's tempo or its voices and...have only the bass part sound during song playback, the new song will start playing from the beginning. With this, you . The DTX500 contains 63 preset songs that feels best to view the Song Select display. SONG1~~~⁄=130~÷› 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Rotate ...
...~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Song Number Song Name 2 Listen to one of 63 preset songs. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual Tempo Song Volume SONG1~~~⁄=130~11 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, * The tempo can also be changed the song's tempo or its voices and...have only the bass part sound during song playback, the new song will start playing from the beginning. With this, you . The DTX500 contains 63 preset songs that feels best to view the Song Select display. SONG1~~~⁄=130~÷› 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Rotate ...
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... If a different song is selected while Drum Mute is active, the drum kit will make it lets you concentrate on ." Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important operations by 1 (increment). off ~~~~~~, 3. Increases the drum kit number by 1 (decrement). dec~clkNo..... Decreases the click... press buttons on /off. inc~kitNo..... First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual UTIL7~~ƒsnare "Func=off Normal operation. To select the pad (Trigger Input Source) to which is pre-assigned to call up the ...
... If a different song is selected while Drum Mute is active, the drum kit will make it lets you concentrate on ." Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important operations by 1 (increment). off ~~~~~~, 3. Increases the drum kit number by 1 (decrement). dec~clkNo..... Decreases the click... press buttons on /off. inc~kitNo..... First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual UTIL7~~ƒsnare "Func=off Normal operation. To select the pad (Trigger Input Source) to which is pre-assigned to call up the ...
