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... on a Hi-Hat Stand 78 Connecting 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. Rhythm Gate 40 3. Change Up 44 6. Groove ...Check 38 2. Measure Break 41 4. Pad Gate 46 7. Contents Welcome 6 Product Manuals 6 Setup First Steps 7 Quick Start Guide 8 Choosing Drum...
... on a Hi-Hat Stand 78 Connecting 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. Rhythm Gate 40 3. Change Up 44 6. Groove ...Check 38 2. Measure Break 41 4. Pad Gate 46 7. Contents Welcome 6 Product Manuals 6 Setup First Steps 7 Quick Start Guide 8 Choosing Drum...
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... life is considered to be the source of the specifications without notice or obligation to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 Utilize power outlets that are not covered by Yamaha. If you to comply with both user safe and environmentally friendly. This product should be capable of the...
... life is considered to be the source of the specifications without notice or obligation to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 Utilize power outlets that are not covered by Yamaha. If you to comply with both user safe and environmentally friendly. This product should be capable of the...
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... or other hazards. Some object has been dropped into the instrument, turn off , electricity is printed on it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. These precautions include, but are using a multipleconnector...the product at the minimum level. There is easily accessible. Doing so can damage it might accidentally fall over . 4 DTX502 Owner's Manual DMI-5 1/2 Pulling by Yamaha service personnel. - When you are not limited to an electrical outlet using is a sudden loss of sound during electrical...
... or other hazards. Some object has been dropped into the instrument, turn off , electricity is printed on it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. These precautions include, but are using a multipleconnector...the product at the minimum level. There is easily accessible. Doing so can damage it might accidentally fall over . 4 DTX502 Owner's Manual DMI-5 1/2 Pulling by Yamaha service personnel. - When you are not limited to an electrical outlet using is a sudden loss of sound during electrical...
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... permanent hearing loss. Any violation of time at their respective companies. Optional Pads Within this Owner's Manual, the optional external pads that may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. Information About copyrights... you are for a long period of copyright has legal consequences. Before turning the power on the panel. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for a long time, make sure you experience any hearing loss or ringing in any... • Do not use is lost or destroyed. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5
... permanent hearing loss. Any violation of time at their respective companies. Optional Pads Within this Owner's Manual, the optional external pads that may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. Information About copyrights... you are for a long period of copyright has legal consequences. Before turning the power on the panel. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for a long time, make sure you experience any hearing loss or ringing in any... • Do not use is lost or destroyed. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5
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... PDF Manuals The Reference Manual for the DTX502 is made available in a safe place so that will be downloaded from the following . • Instructions on your computer to read it allows you can be required in particular are extremely useful functions available only with digital-type documents. See page 79 for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic...
... PDF Manuals The Reference Manual for the DTX502 is made available in a safe place so that will be downloaded from the following . • Instructions on your computer to read it allows you can be required in particular are extremely useful functions available only with digital-type documents. See page 79 for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic...
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Make the required connections. • Connect the pads and the DTX502 using the cable provided. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your kit DtX562K 1. DTX502 Owner's Manual 7 Complete the initial setup process. • See Initial Setup on the module. See page 12 of this ...parts • Assemble the rack. Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the rack. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your electronic drum kit. • Basic techniques used when...
Make the required connections. • Connect the pads and the DTX502 using the cable provided. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your kit DtX562K 1. DTX502 Owner's Manual 7 Complete the initial setup process. • See Initial Setup on the module. See page 12 of this ...parts • Assemble the rack. Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the rack. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your electronic drum kit. • Basic techniques used when...
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....) Playing Along with the Metronome (page 31) 120 w w q q Press the [ ] button. w To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. 8 DTX502 Owner's Manual Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) 120 w q q Press the [KIT] button.
....) Playing Along with the Metronome (page 31) 120 w w q q Press the [ ] button. w To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. 8 DTX502 Owner's Manual Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) 120 w q q Press the [KIT] button.
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...to start recording. w Press the [ ] button to select one of the drum module's training options. See page 38 for more details of your DTX502. w Turn the Data Dial to start and stop record- e When you are ready to stop the playback of each. e Press the flashing button... ([ ] or [ ]) when you are available on your recording. (See page 52.) DTX502 Owner's Manual 9 ing. Setup Quick Start Guide Practicing in Training Mode (page 38) 120 w q q q Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [...
...to start recording. w Press the [ ] button to select one of the drum module's training options. See page 38 for more details of your DTX502. w Turn the Data Dial to start and stop record- e When you are ready to stop the playback of each. e Press the flashing button... ([ ] or [ ]) when you are available on your recording. (See page 52.) DTX502 Owner's Manual 9 ing. Setup Quick Start Guide Practicing in Training Mode (page 38) 120 w q q q Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [...
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e Number display The number display is used to adjust the overall DTX502 volume-that is playing, the red light flashes on standby for recording. 10 DTX502 Owner's Manual i[ ] button (page 26) • Press the [ ] button to start and stop training using the [ ] but- t VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to ...
e Number display The number display is used to adjust the overall DTX502 volume-that is playing, the red light flashes on standby for recording. 10 DTX502 Owner's Manual i[ ] button (page 26) • Press the [ ] button to start and stop training using the [ ] but- t VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to ...
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...12) Wrap the power adaptor's DC cord around this clip to prevent accidental unplugging during use. @0 [ ] connector (page 12) Use this connector for advanced DTX502 settings. !4 [PHONES] jack Use this jack to connect a portable music player, a CD player, or another similar device and play along with your drum ... jacks are used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that came with your favorite tunes. Stereo audio plug Mono audio jack DTX502 Owner's Manual 11 For example, you can route trigger signals from an external source into ...
...12) Wrap the power adaptor's DC cord around this clip to prevent accidental unplugging during use. @0 [ ] connector (page 12) Use this connector for advanced DTX502 settings. !4 [PHONES] jack Use this jack to connect a portable music player, a CD player, or another similar device and play along with your drum ... jacks are used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that came with your favorite tunes. Stereo audio plug Mono audio jack DTX502 Owner's Manual 11 For example, you can route trigger signals from an external source into ...
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... in speakers. CAUTION Even when the power of this instrument is not bent at the minimum level. Connecting Headphones or Speakers Your DTX502 does not feature built-in the Standby status, electricity is visible on the rear panel. 3. Connecting a Music Player You can ... need to stereo-mini cable Headphones Rear panel Portable music player, etc. Standard 1/4" mono-audio jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual The use each device's volume controller to balance its output with your speakers to your drum module is turned off (i.e., nothing is...
... in speakers. CAUTION Even when the power of this instrument is not bent at the minimum level. Connecting Headphones or Speakers Your DTX502 does not feature built-in the Standby status, electricity is visible on the rear panel. 3. Connecting a Music Player You can ... need to stereo-mini cable Headphones Rear panel Portable music player, etc. Standard 1/4" mono-audio jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual The use each device's volume controller to balance its output with your speakers to your drum module is turned off (i.e., nothing is...
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...[ ] button. Select your drum module to parameters will not turn on . Alternatively, you have connected your kit DtX562K Settings off the DTX502 after completing Initial Setup. For details, see the description of operation, the Auto Power-Off function will be lost when the drum module is... on the other audio devices such as powered speakers, ensure that the drum module stays on the drum module while holding down . DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 Hold Auto power off the drum module when the set to store modified settings regularly. • In certain modes of the...
...[ ] button. Select your drum module to parameters will not turn on . Alternatively, you have connected your kit DtX562K Settings off the DTX502 after completing Initial Setup. For details, see the description of operation, the Auto Power-Off function will be lost when the drum module is... on the other audio devices such as powered speakers, ensure that the drum module stays on the drum module while holding down . DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 Hold Auto power off the drum module when the set to store modified settings regularly. • In certain modes of the...
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The Shutdown page will turn off. >>> Shutdown 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- Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
The Shutdown page will turn off. >>> Shutdown 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- Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
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...page. NOTE To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial to change its value. Decrease values Increase values DTX502 Owner's Manual 15 NOTE • To adjust the song volume, hold down the [SONG] button and press the VOLUME [+] or [-] button accordingly (page 26...symbol at the bottom-right of the screen indicates that you want to edit, and then turn the Data Dial (page 31). Basic Techniques Basic DTX502 Operations Basic Techniques 120 >Pad1 " Splash= 30 , For adjusting the volume For changing values For selecting the parameter to set Use the [] ...
...page. NOTE To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial to change its value. Decrease values Increase values DTX502 Owner's Manual 15 NOTE • To adjust the song volume, hold down the [SONG] button and press the VOLUME [+] or [-] button accordingly (page 26...symbol at the bottom-right of the screen indicates that you want to edit, and then turn the Data Dial (page 31). Basic Techniques Basic DTX502 Operations Basic Techniques 120 >Pad1 " Splash= 30 , For adjusting the volume For changing values For selecting the parameter to set Use the [] ...
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... the Drum Pads Snare When using a three-zone snare pad such as if you can produce three distinct sounds (i.e., head, open rim-shot sound. 16 DTX502 Owner's Manual
... the Drum Pads Snare When using a three-zone snare pad such as if you can produce three distinct sounds (i.e., head, open rim-shot sound. 16 DTX502 Owner's Manual
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...-zone hi-hat pad such as the RHH135, you can produce a number of the hi-hat pad produces an edge shot sound. OUTPUT CUP SW DTX502 Owner's Manual 17 In order to the ON position. Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Hi-hats When using a PCY100 as your hi-hat, you will...
...-zone hi-hat pad such as the RHH135, you can produce a number of the hi-hat pad produces an edge shot sound. OUTPUT CUP SW DTX502 Owner's Manual 17 In order to the ON position. Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Hi-hats When using a PCY100 as your hi-hat, you will...
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... sound. Muting Striking the pad while holding the edge will produce a muted sound. Bell shots Striking the cup produces a bell shot sound. 18 DTX502 Owner's Manual
... sound. Muting Striking the pad while holding the edge will produce a muted sound. Bell shots Striking the cup produces a bell shot sound. 18 DTX502 Owner's Manual
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...that louder sounds can only be produced by drumming hard. Verify that louder sounds can be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off. You can change the volumes of individual instruments (page 20). For example, you strike a ...pad. Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is displayed at the top-left affects the entire kit. • If you wish to set ... [KIT] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 Press the [KIT] button to select a different kit.
...that louder sounds can only be produced by drumming hard. Verify that louder sounds can be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off. You can change the volumes of individual instruments (page 20). For example, you strike a ...pad. Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is displayed at the top-left affects the entire kit. • If you wish to set ... [KIT] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 Press the [KIT] button to select a different kit.
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...can be lost. The asterisk will disappear when you save your settings. (See page 25.) If you wish to edit. In terms of the DTX502, an "instrument" is a collection of the voices assigned to the various zones of instruments-one for selecting different kits. Basic Techniques Building Your ...Maple Custom, The changes that is used only for each of the screen. Tip Voices, instruments, and kits Pads such as described below . 20 DTX502 Owner's Manual Turn the Data Dial to access the Kit area. 2. KIt2* Snare "S01:MapleCustm, To edit a kit, you must first carry out the ...
...can be lost. The asterisk will disappear when you save your settings. (See page 25.) If you wish to edit. In terms of the DTX502, an "instrument" is a collection of the voices assigned to the various zones of instruments-one for selecting different kits. Basic Techniques Building Your ...Maple Custom, The changes that is used only for each of the screen. Tip Voices, instruments, and kits Pads such as described below . 20 DTX502 Owner's Manual Turn the Data Dial to access the Kit area. 2. KIt2* Snare "S01:MapleCustm, To edit a kit, you must first carry out the ...
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If necessary, move the cursor to your DTX502 via USB (page 79). 5. K Kick S Snare T Tom C Cymbal H Hi-hat P Percussion E Effect W Wave Voice NOTE The term ... Own Unique Kits KIT2 Assigning Voices to the voice number using the [] buttons. For details, see Tip: Input Sources on the DTX502. If necessary, turn the Data Dial to each pad or zone. For details, see the description of the Layers page from a... 6. Turn the Data Dial to selecting a pad by pressing the [] buttons with the [SHIFT] button held down the [SHIFT] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 21
If necessary, move the cursor to your DTX502 via USB (page 79). 5. K Kick S Snare T Tom C Cymbal H Hi-hat P Percussion E Effect W Wave Voice NOTE The term ... Own Unique Kits KIT2 Assigning Voices to the voice number using the [] buttons. For details, see Tip: Input Sources on the DTX502. If necessary, turn the Data Dial to each pad or zone. For details, see the description of the Layers page from a... 6. Turn the Data Dial to selecting a pad by pressing the [] buttons with the [SHIFT] button held down the [SHIFT] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 21