Owner's Manual
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...product may void your dealer before damage occurs. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may also use of products that your use "household" type batteries. Cable/s supplied with other ...of the specifications without notice or obligation to produce products that interference will not result in this manual carefully and consult your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) Disposal Notice: Should this product in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for some...
...product may void your dealer before damage occurs. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may also use of products that your use "household" type batteries. Cable/s supplied with other ...of the specifications without notice or obligation to produce products that interference will not result in this manual carefully and consult your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) Disposal Notice: Should this product in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for some...
Owner's Manual
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...equipped with and improve your ability in a variety of your DTX500, please read this Manual • [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc. Accessories Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this book) *May not be connected to store it again as shown in ..., and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. ■ About the pads This Owner's Manual described the model names of features that help you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. This means that you can refer back to it in a safe place so that you tighten ...
...equipped with and improve your ability in a variety of your DTX500, please read this Manual • [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc. Accessories Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this book) *May not be connected to store it again as shown in ..., and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. ■ About the pads This Owner's Manual described the model names of features that help you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. This means that you can refer back to it in a safe place so that you tighten ...
Owner's Manual
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...or dust which might accidentally fall over . A burning item may have it in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to rain, use of serious injury or even death from...itself and not the cord. If you or others, or damage to set the desired listening level. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When you experience any abnormality • When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power immediately and...
...or dust which might accidentally fall over . A burning item may have it in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to rain, use of serious injury or even death from...itself and not the cord. If you or others, or damage to set the desired listening level. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When you experience any abnormality • When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power immediately and...
Owner's Manual
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...symbol is strictly prohibited except for your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on human health and the environment which Yamaha owns copyrights or with general household waste. Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) s...; Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to corruption of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your instrument. •...
...symbol is strictly prohibited except for your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on human health and the environment which Yamaha owns copyrights or with general household waste. Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) s...; Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to corruption of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your instrument. •...
Owner's Manual
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... lets you connect other devices and play on a pad to any tempo you adjust the 'virtual' snares and the tuning-just as Yamaha DT20. With this, you would with an acoustic snare drum. Each note value can be individually controlled and simultaneously played by trigger input...polyphony that produces dynamic voices or exceptional realism. Moreover, the snare drum jack is available for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The setup data such as the trigger input types and sensitivity can be muted. • The DTX500 also features a "Tap" function that lets...
... lets you connect other devices and play on a pad to any tempo you adjust the 'virtual' snares and the tuning-just as Yamaha DT20. With this, you would with an acoustic snare drum. Each note value can be individually controlled and simultaneously played by trigger input...polyphony that produces dynamic voices or exceptional realism. Moreover, the snare drum jack is available for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The setup data such as the trigger input types and sensitivity can be muted. • The DTX500 also features a "Tap" function that lets...
Owner's Manual
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... either before or after the page currently displayed, the buttons are used to temporarily mute all sounds of all voices. 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) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM...
... either before or after the page currently displayed, the buttons are used to temporarily mute all sounds of all voices. 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) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM...
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...'s overall volume (output level 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 way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual refer to the illustration below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with music from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10) @1 Standby/On Switch The power...
...'s overall volume (output level 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 way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual refer to the illustration below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with music from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10) @1 Standby/On Switch The power...
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... an optional set up with Acoustic Drums The DTX500 can damage or sever the cord and create a fire hazard. 2-3. 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) → 3 Connecting to Speakers or ...and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the rear panel. Connect the other adaptors may occur-such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using the DTX500, or during electrical storms. 2 Setting Up the Power Supply A special power source...
... an optional set up with Acoustic Drums The DTX500 can damage or sever the cord and create a fire hazard. 2-3. 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) → 3 Connecting to Speakers or ...and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the rear panel. Connect the other adaptors may occur-such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using the DTX500, or during electrical storms. 2 Setting Up the Power Supply A special power source...
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... the every device 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 Make sure the volume settings of the DTX500 and external devices are not using the DTX500 for each...
... the every device 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 Make sure the volume settings of the DTX500 and external devices are not using the DTX500 for each...
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...ing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range. Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound 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 connected to this jack. • The 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !,...Input jacks 5RIDE and 6CRASH. • 7HI HAT is designed for each pad after the above setting is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are using Trigger Setup Edit on page 34 describes how to make a detailed setting...
...ing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range. Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound 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 connected to this jack. • The 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !,...Input jacks 5RIDE and 6CRASH. • 7HI HAT is designed for each pad after the above setting is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are using Trigger Setup Edit on page 34 describes how to make a detailed setting...
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...) Rotate the jog dial to select a Drum Kit. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT3~~~ƒsnare~~ "~~Volume=120~~, Use the [] buttons in the previous Drum Kit Select page. Likewise, the """ mark on the lower right side of the...
...) Rotate the jog dial to select a Drum Kit. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT3~~~ƒsnare~~ "~~Volume=120~~, Use the [] buttons in the previous Drum Kit Select page. Likewise, the """ mark on the lower right side of the...
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... "Hi=" for the DTX500 are not produced. * Too high a value will return to their original condition. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the "T=" value then use the jog dial to adjust the value. Press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE...
... "Hi=" for the DTX500 are not produced. * Too high a value will return to their original condition. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the "T=" value then use the jog dial to adjust the value. Press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE...
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...) is carried out. This asterisk will appear next to "TRG2" in the left column to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual Connect the XP100SD with pad controller) Here's how you want to use functions other than 1SNARE. 2. Hit the snare pad to view "ƒsnare" in...
...) is carried out. This asterisk will appear next to "TRG2" in the left column to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual Connect the XP100SD with pad controller) Here's how you want to use functions other than 1SNARE. 2. Hit the snare pad to view "ƒsnare" in...
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... Click Set is not shown, change the LED display setting (p. 19) to "CLK1" in green. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to stop the click at the time set the tempo to set using the Tap Tempo Function. Press the...
... Click Set is not shown, change the LED display setting (p. 19) to "CLK1" in green. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to stop the click at the time set the tempo to set using the Tap Tempo Function. Press the...
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... CLK5 and CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings. 6 Set the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual 3 Playing Along With the Click 3 Create Your Own Original Click Set Press the [>] button to sound. CLK2*~A˘=9~⁄=9 "~‹=6~ßß=4~Œ=2~, Use this...
... CLK5 and CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings. 6 Set the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual 3 Playing Along With the Click 3 Create Your Own Original Click Set Press the [>] button to sound. CLK2*~A˘=9~⁄=9 "~‹=6~ßß=4~Œ=2~, Use this...
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...; You can contain a maximum of the click (metronome) is complete. ~~~Completed! Next, press the [>] button twice to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual UTIL2~Click "OutSel=mix~~~~, 3. All drum performance and song playback are output in mono via the OUTPUT L jack. * The PHONES jack outputs the same signal...
...; You can contain a maximum of the click (metronome) is complete. ~~~Completed! Next, press the [>] button twice to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual UTIL2~Click "OutSel=mix~~~~, 3. All drum performance and song playback are output in mono via the OUTPUT L jack. * The PHONES jack outputs the same signal...
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...display shown below , the new tempo briefly appears in the LED after the change is made. • When the tempo is changed by manually tapping in the LED display. * Any pad will immediately change the value to be used during song playback or while the click is sounding. ...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 Press the [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], or [SONG >/■] button to display. mode When pressing the [DRUM KIT] button: Drum kit Number • When pressing the...
...display shown below , the new tempo briefly appears in the LED after the change is made. • When the tempo is changed by manually tapping in the LED display. * Any pad will immediately change the value to be used during song playback or while the click is sounding. ...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 Press the [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], or [SONG >/■] button to display. mode When pressing the [DRUM KIT] button: Drum kit Number • When pressing the...
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... [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to mute the drum part of the display, to call up the Utility pages. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual 4 Playing Along With a Song The DTX500 contains a wide variety of the DTX500's songs and listen. SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Song Number...
... [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to mute the drum part of the display, to call up the Utility pages. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual 4 Playing Along With a Song The DTX500 contains a wide variety of the DTX500's songs and listen. SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Song Number...
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... UTIL7 page. You can be a little difficult to have the click play in ' with it easier to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual Increases the click set number by 1 (increment). dec~clkNo..... Increases the value of 'locking in tempo along with the song, press the [DRUM KIT] button...
... UTIL7 page. You can be a little difficult to have the click play in ' with it easier to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual Increases the click set number by 1 (increment). dec~clkNo..... Increases the value of 'locking in tempo along with the song, press the [DRUM KIT] button...