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...19 Building Your Own Unique Kits 20 Assigning Voices to a Computer 79 Making Connections 79 DTX502 Reference Manual 79 Reference Error Messages 80 Troubleshooting 81 Data List 83 Specifications 88 Index 89 2 DTX502 Owner's Manual Tempo Up/Down 42 5. Groove Check 38 2. Pad Gate 46 7. Change Up 44...12 Connecting Headphones or Speakers 12 Connecting a Music Player 12 Turning On the Drum Module 13 Initial Setup 13 Quickly Disabling Auto Power-Off 13 Turning Off the Drum Module 14 Restoring the Default Settings 14 Customizing the Metronome 32 Selecting a Click Set 32...
...19 Building Your Own Unique Kits 20 Assigning Voices to a Computer 79 Making Connections 79 DTX502 Reference Manual 79 Reference Error Messages 80 Troubleshooting 81 Data List 83 Specifications 88 Index 89 2 DTX502 Owner's Manual Tempo Up/Down 42 5. Groove Check 38 2. Pad Gate 46 7. Change Up 44...12 Connecting Headphones or Speakers 12 Connecting a Music Player 12 Turning On the Drum Module 13 Initial Setup 13 Quickly Disabling Auto Power-Off 13 Turning Off the Drum Module 14 Restoring the Default Settings 14 Customizing the Metronome 32 Selecting a Click Set 32...
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...STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Model Name : DTX502 This device complies with this product or the device.... Batteries MUST be rechargeable. If your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are on this manual as regulated by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is a rechargeable type and ...
...STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Model Name : DTX502 This device complies with this product or the device.... Batteries MUST be rechargeable. If your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are on this manual as regulated by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is a rechargeable type and ...
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This could cause physical injury to you experience any subsequently released models will be connected to the drum module are for instructional purposes only, and may generate noise. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or ... off the power for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5 Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, ...
This could cause physical injury to you experience any subsequently released models will be connected to the drum module are for instructional purposes only, and may generate noise. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or ... off the power for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5 Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, ...
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... that you can be included depending on how to transfer kit data, song data, and audio data from your Yamaha dealer. • Module holder • Module-holder screw (x2) • Owner's Manual (this booklet) 6 DTX502 Owner's Manual The most out of your new instrument, please be sure to it again as a PDF document and contains the...
... that you can be included depending on how to transfer kit data, song data, and audio data from your Yamaha dealer. • Module holder • Module-holder screw (x2) • Owner's Manual (this booklet) 6 DTX502 Owner's Manual The most out of your new instrument, please be sure to it again as a PDF document and contains the...
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... Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the module. See page 12 of this booklet. 4. Play your kit DtX562K 1. Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) ...pages 55 to 79). DTX502 Owner's Manual 7 Make the required connections. • Connect the pads and the DTX502 using the cable provided. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your pad set. • Connect the power adaptor to the DTX502 module and turn on the ...
... Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the module. See page 12 of this booklet. 4. Play your kit DtX562K 1. Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) ...pages 55 to 79). DTX502 Owner's Manual 7 Make the required connections. • Connect the pads and the DTX502 using the cable provided. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your pad set. • Connect the power adaptor to the DTX502 module and turn on the ...
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...down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button. ing. Eight different training options are available on your recording. (See page 52.) DTX502 Owner's Manual 9 e When you are finished drumming, press the [ ] button to select one of each. w Turn the Data Dial to stop the playback ...of your DTX502. w Press the [ ] button to start recording. See page 38 for more details of the drum module's training options. You can use the...
...down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button. ing. Eight different training options are available on your recording. (See page 52.) DTX502 Owner's Manual 9 e When you are finished drumming, press the [ ] button to select one of each. w Turn the Data Dial to stop the playback ...of your DTX502. w Press the [ ] button to start recording. See page 38 for more details of the drum module's training options. You can use the...
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..., the volume of each measure; u [SONG] button (page 26) • Press the [SONG] button to open the page for recording. 10 DTX502 Owner's Manual i[ ] button (page 26) • Press the [ ] button to start of sound output via the OUTPUT and [PHONES] jacks. To increase values... Functions Control Panel w e120 r wxyz{|} drums y u i o !0 !2 q t !1 !3 !4 !5 q [ ] (Standby/On) button (page 13) Use this button to turn the drum module on every other beat. the green light flashes on and off. t VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to indicate the tempo, mode...
..., the volume of each measure; u [SONG] button (page 26) • Press the [SONG] button to open the page for recording. 10 DTX502 Owner's Manual i[ ] button (page 26) • Press the [ ] button to start of sound output via the OUTPUT and [PHONES] jacks. To increase values... Functions Control Panel w e120 r wxyz{|} drums y u i o !0 !2 q t !1 !3 !4 !5 q [ ] (Standby/On) button (page 13) Use this button to turn the drum module on every other beat. the green light flashes on and off. t VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to indicate the tempo, mode...
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...to output audio from the DTX502. If mono output is used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that it may ... is connected here, an additional mono pad can be connected. Stereo audio plug Mono audio jack DTX502 Owner's Manual 11 Using a separately-sold Y-cable*, you can route trigger signals from an external source into ... press the [SAVE/ ENTER] button to access Menu Mode for the power adaptor that came with your drum module. @1 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks (page 12) These standard jacks are used to input audio from mono...
...to output audio from the DTX502. If mono output is used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that it may ... is connected here, an additional mono pad can be connected. Stereo audio plug Mono audio jack DTX502 Owner's Manual 11 Using a separately-sold Y-cable*, you can route trigger signals from an external source into ... press the [SAVE/ ENTER] button to access Menu Mode for the power adaptor that came with your drum module. @1 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks (page 12) These standard jacks are used to input audio from mono...
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... your headphones into the [PHONES] jack (for standard stereo audio). Connecting speakers Connect your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. Standard 1/4" mono-audio jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual Cord clip Power adaptor's DC cord CAUTION Excessive bending can connect a portable music player or another similar...
... your headphones into the [PHONES] jack (for standard stereo audio). Connecting speakers Connect your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. Standard 1/4" mono-audio jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual Cord clip Power adaptor's DC cord CAUTION Excessive bending can connect a portable music player or another similar...
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...indicated on the box it . • If you forget to parameters will be lost when the drum module is turned off the drum module when the set to ensure that the volume on . DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. 2. This helps to conserve energy should wait before turning... off disabled. Select your DTX502 to be inactive for the Auto Power-Off function do not represent exact...
...indicated on the box it . • If you forget to parameters will be lost when the drum module is turned off the drum module when the set to ensure that the volume on . DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. 2. This helps to conserve energy should wait before turning... off disabled. Select your DTX502 to be inactive for the Auto Power-Off function do not represent exact...
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ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip- The Shutdown page will turn off. >>> Shutdown Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip- The Shutdown page will turn off. >>> Shutdown Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
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...see the description of the Mixer settings page from Menu Mode (page 68). Hold down the [KIT] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 Press the [KIT] button to select a different kit. KIt1 01:Maple Custom, Kit number Kit name 3. aKit Gain=100% b c d Hold ... may need to set sensitivities on an individual pad basis, see the description of the Gain page from Menu Mode (page 57). Your drum module comes with softer drumming. • Pressing the VOLUME [-] button decreases the gain setting, making all of the pads less sensitive. Turn the...
...see the description of the Mixer settings page from Menu Mode (page 68). Hold down the [KIT] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 Press the [KIT] button to select a different kit. KIt1 01:Maple Custom, Kit number Kit name 3. aKit Gain=100% b c d Hold ... may need to set sensitivities on an individual pad basis, see the description of the Gain page from Menu Mode (page 57). Your drum module comes with softer drumming. • Pressing the VOLUME [-] button decreases the gain setting, making all of the pads less sensitive. Turn the...
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... to 100. KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] 2. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to save your customized kit as one of the drum module's User kits, which are retained in question contains no irreplaceable settings. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. Press the [] buttons to move the cursor... USB. To cancel the process without saving any settings, press the [ ] button. 5. DTX502 Owner's Manual 25 KIt saVe to 51 :[Oaple Custom] 4. For details, refer to Connecting to a Computer (page 79) and the Reference Manual (PDF). User kit data can now save your settings. KIt saVe to 51 Are you ...
... to 100. KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] 2. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to save your customized kit as one of the drum module's User kits, which are retained in question contains no irreplaceable settings. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. Press the [] buttons to move the cursor... USB. To cancel the process without saving any settings, press the [ ] button. 5. DTX502 Owner's Manual 25 KIt saVe to 51 :[Oaple Custom] 4. For details, refer to Connecting to a Computer (page 79) and the Reference Manual (PDF). User kit data can now save your settings. KIt saVe to 51 Are you ...
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...the [ again. ] button once NOTE • Your song selection will be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off. • The most appropriate drum kit is displayed at the top-left of the drum module's songs, so whenever you wish to open the SONG1 page. To adjust the song's volume, ...hold down the [SONG] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual The song will also change. Press the [...
...the [ again. ] button once NOTE • Your song selection will be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off. • The most appropriate drum kit is displayed at the top-left of the drum module's songs, so whenever you wish to open the SONG1 page. To adjust the song's volume, ...hold down the [SONG] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual The song will also change. Press the [...
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... crash cymbal, and the hihat have more than one of an instrument (page 20) corresponds to edit. DTX502 Owner's Manual 29 Press the [KIT] button to instruments. Tip Input Sources Each zone of the drum module's input sources. To select an input source, hold down the [SHIFT] button and strike the corresponding pad...
... crash cymbal, and the hihat have more than one of an instrument (page 20) corresponds to edit. DTX502 Owner's Manual 29 Press the [KIT] button to instruments. Tip Input Sources Each zone of the drum module's input sources. To select an input source, hold down the [SHIFT] button and strike the corresponding pad...
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Training Mode Improving your score will be used. 38 DTX502 Owner's Manual Groove Check As an aid to improve various drumming skills...Function 1. You can work on your timing, Groove Check displays on standby to start flashing, indicating that the drum module is on -screen how early or late you to improving your sense of rhythm, learn drum patterns from a ... the [KIT] button to select "01:Groove Check". Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Your DTX502 comes complete with eight different types of training that allow you are drumming. Measure Break page 41 4. Tempo Up...
Training Mode Improving your score will be used. 38 DTX502 Owner's Manual Groove Check As an aid to improve various drumming skills...Function 1. You can work on your timing, Groove Check displays on standby to start flashing, indicating that the drum module is on -screen how early or late you to improving your sense of rhythm, learn drum patterns from a ... the [KIT] button to select "01:Groove Check". Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Your DTX502 comes complete with eight different types of training that allow you are drumming. Measure Break page 41 4. Tempo Up...
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...select "02:Rhythm Gate". The [ ] and [ ] buttons will be used . 4. Press either the [ ready to start flashing, indicating that the drum module is 100 points. • If you press the [>] button while your drumming. The width of your score is turned off for training. Gate width (i.e., ...The timing of the Timer page from Menu Mode (page 72). • If looping (page 28) is displayed, you wish to the end. 40 DTX502 Owner's Manual If you can adjust the training tempo by the "t" symbol. • When your timing, Rhythm Gate displays on standby to go. ] or [...
...select "02:Rhythm Gate". The [ ] and [ ] buttons will be used . 4. Press either the [ ready to start flashing, indicating that the drum module is 100 points. • If you press the [>] button while your drumming. The width of your score is turned off for training. Gate width (i.e., ...The timing of the Timer page from Menu Mode (page 72). • If looping (page 28) is displayed, you wish to the end. 40 DTX502 Owner's Manual If you can adjust the training tempo by the "t" symbol. • When your timing, Rhythm Gate displays on standby to go. ] or [...
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... on the training menu page (TRNG1), press the [>] button. The wider the gate, the easier it is to the TRNG2 page. tRNG2 " Meas=3 Brk=1 DTX502 Owner's Manual 41 Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Adjusting the difficulty level With Rhythm Gate, you can reduce the width of the gate. The TRNG2...
... on the training menu page (TRNG1), press the [>] button. The wider the gate, the easier it is to the TRNG2 page. tRNG2 " Meas=3 Brk=1 DTX502 Owner's Manual 41 Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Adjusting the difficulty level With Rhythm Gate, you can reduce the width of the gate. The TRNG2...
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...is played Measures for which the metronome is on -screen. Training procedure 1. As you play along with a metronome, the drum module will be displayed on standby to see the description of training, see how fast you wish to set the corresponding number of measures between 1... [ ] button when you are ready to go . Measure:ƒ LLLK NOTE You can adjust the training tempo by turning the Data Dial. 42 DTX502 Owner's Manual Press the [ ] button when you are ready to go . NOTE If you have finished training, your timing is 100 points. • Press ...
...is played Measures for which the metronome is on -screen. Training procedure 1. As you play along with a metronome, the drum module will be displayed on standby to see the description of training, see how fast you wish to set the corresponding number of measures between 1... [ ] button when you are ready to go . Measure:ƒ LLLK NOTE You can adjust the training tempo by turning the Data Dial. 42 DTX502 Owner's Manual Press the [ ] button when you are ready to go . NOTE If you have finished training, your timing is 100 points. • Press ...
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...the tempo will drop. 5. Accurate timing Change in Training Mode 4. For details, see the description of the Timer page from Menu Mode (page 72). DTX502 Owner's Manual 43 Focusing on -screen. Similarly, the more inaccurate, the more the tempo will be raised. To end training, press the [ ] button once ... (i.e., difficulty level) ⁄=120 g2 O-- NOTE • If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for increasing or decreasing the tempo The drum module evaluates your timing is 100 points. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to the right of the scale. • If you...
...the tempo will drop. 5. Accurate timing Change in Training Mode 4. For details, see the description of the Timer page from Menu Mode (page 72). DTX502 Owner's Manual 43 Focusing on -screen. Similarly, the more inaccurate, the more the tempo will be raised. To end training, press the [ ] button once ... (i.e., difficulty level) ⁄=120 g2 O-- NOTE • If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for increasing or decreasing the tempo The drum module evaluates your timing is 100 points. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to the right of the scale. • If you...
