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... batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this manual carefully and consult your use "household" type batteries. This product should record the model number, serial number, and the date of the specifications without notice or obligation to products distributed by Yamaha. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Please study this product to be at an end, please observe all installations...
... batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this manual carefully and consult your use "household" type batteries. This product should record the model number, serial number, and the date of the specifications without notice or obligation to products distributed by Yamaha. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Please study this product to be at an end, please observe all installations...
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... precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to set the volumes of all batteries are inserted in conformity with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of the battery fluid. When you are not intended to local regulations. (7)-1 1/1 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 3 Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long time, make...
... precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to set the volumes of all batteries are inserted in conformity with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of the battery fluid. When you are not intended to local regulations. (7)-1 1/1 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 3 Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long time, make...
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.../66/EC. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might discolor the panel or keyboard. • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Information About copyrights • Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you...
.../66/EC. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might discolor the panel or keyboard. • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Information About copyrights • Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you...
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... 15 Selecting and Playing a Pattern 15 Adjusting the Tempo...16 Tap Start ...16 Muting Parts ...17 Troubleshooting ...18 Voice List ...19 Pattern List...19 Drum Kit List ...20 Drum Score...21 Specifications...31 Accessories • Owner's Manual • AC Power Adaptor * May not be needed when you fill out the User Registration form. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 5 Thank you carefully read through this manual. Contents Panel Controls...6 Setting Up ...7 Listening to the Demo Songs 9 Playing the Pads ...10 Setting...
... 15 Selecting and Playing a Pattern 15 Adjusting the Tempo...16 Tap Start ...16 Muting Parts ...17 Troubleshooting ...18 Voice List ...19 Pattern List...19 Drum Kit List ...20 Drum Score...21 Specifications...31 Accessories • Owner's Manual • AC Power Adaptor * May not be needed when you fill out the User Registration form. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 5 Thank you carefully read through this manual. Contents Panel Controls...6 Setting Up ...7 Listening to the Demo Songs 9 Playing the Pads ...10 Setting...
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... o [MUTE] button page 17 !0 [CLICK] button page 14 !1 [HAND PERC.] button page 10 !2 [DEMO] button page 9 !3 [ ] (Standby/On) switch page 9 !4 [MASTER VOLUME] control page 9 Rear Panel !5 !6 !7 !8 !5 [PEDAL] jack page 8 !6 [AUX IN] jack page 8 !7 [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack page 8 !8 DC IN jack page 7 Pedal (optional) (Bass Drum) Drum Sticks 6 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual CAUTION • Since a speaker is built into this instrument, you to add a fill-in data loss or damage to the items. Also avoid using the instrument near...
... o [MUTE] button page 17 !0 [CLICK] button page 14 !1 [HAND PERC.] button page 10 !2 [DEMO] button page 9 !3 [ ] (Standby/On) switch page 9 !4 [MASTER VOLUME] control page 9 Rear Panel !5 !6 !7 !8 !5 [PEDAL] jack page 8 !6 [AUX IN] jack page 8 !7 [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack page 8 !8 DC IN jack page 7 Pedal (optional) (Bass Drum) Drum Sticks 6 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual CAUTION • Since a speaker is built into this instrument, you to add a fill-in data loss or damage to the items. Also avoid using the instrument near...
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..." size, LR6 or equivalent batteries, being careful to install the batteries with a complete set all volume levels to both the adaptor and the instrument. NEVER mix old and new batteries. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 7 Power Requirements Although the instrument will run down, replace them with the proper orientation, maintaining the correct polarity (as shown). CAUTION • Use alkaline batteries for a long time, make sure to the components...
..." size, LR6 or equivalent batteries, being careful to install the batteries with a complete set all volume levels to both the adaptor and the instrument. NEVER mix old and new batteries. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 7 Power Requirements Although the instrument will run down, replace them with the proper orientation, maintaining the correct polarity (as shown). CAUTION • Use alkaline batteries for a long time, make sure to the components...
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... result in reversed pedal operation. • Protect the floor by placing a mat or area rug underneath the pedal. The speaker of an optional pedal FC4 or FC5. Over tightening may cause the instrument to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. NOTE • Voice: In this manual, a voice means an instrument sound or "tone." 8 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual Setting Up Using a Drum Stand Connecting an Audio Source ([AUX IN] jack) Position mark An optional stand Yamaha SS662 is inserted...
... result in reversed pedal operation. • Protect the floor by placing a mat or area rug underneath the pedal. The speaker of an optional pedal FC4 or FC5. Over tightening may cause the instrument to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. NOTE • Voice: In this manual, a voice means an instrument sound or "tone." 8 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual Setting Up Using a Drum Stand Connecting an Audio Source ([AUX IN] jack) Position mark An optional stand Yamaha SS662 is inserted...
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... power off , electricity is playing, available operations are pressed-for more than 3 seconds; NOTE • While a Demo Song is still flowing to the Demo Songs This instrument features three demonstration Songs (d1 - You can also stop the Demo Song. d1 Demo Song number Turn down the volume by using the instrument for a while. While the Demo Song is turned on the power. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to the next or previous Demo Song by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control...
... power off , electricity is playing, available operations are pressed-for more than 3 seconds; NOTE • While a Demo Song is still flowing to the Demo Songs This instrument features three demonstration Songs (d1 - You can also stop the Demo Song. d1 Demo Song number Turn down the volume by using the instrument for a while. While the Demo Song is turned on the power. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to the next or previous Demo Song by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control...
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..." is soft, and when you play the pads of the pad is playing. 10 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual To turn Hand Percussion on by hand. Press and set to your performance. 1. NOTE • The panel buttons cannot be locked when a Pattern or Demo Song is struck. "oF" appears on Hand Percussion (see the left column). 2. The volume of the pads' sounds responds to appropriate level for optimum...
..." is soft, and when you play the pads of the pad is playing. 10 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual To turn Hand Percussion on by hand. Press and set to your performance. 1. NOTE • The panel buttons cannot be locked when a Pattern or Demo Song is struck. "oF" appears on Hand Percussion (see the left column). 2. The volume of the pads' sounds responds to appropriate level for optimum...
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...." The Bass Drum Voice (Pedal Voice) is assigned to Pad 2 when "bd" is displayed, and the Hi-Hat Voice (original Pad 2 Voice) is assigned when "HH" is the Custom Kit. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to play it without a pedal. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously calls up kit number "1." NOTE • Drum Kit number "1" is selected when the power is turned on. • The "CU" Drum Kit is displayed. Hold bd Bass Drum HH Hi-Hat DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 11...
...." The Bass Drum Voice (Pedal Voice) is assigned to Pad 2 when "bd" is displayed, and the Hi-Hat Voice (original Pad 2 Voice) is assigned when "HH" is the Custom Kit. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to play it without a pedal. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously calls up kit number "1." NOTE • Drum Kit number "1" is selected when the power is turned on. • The "CU" Drum Kit is displayed. Hold bd Bass Drum HH Hi-Hat DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 11...
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... and select an assigned Voice. 1 2 98 99 2. Repeat the previous steps 2 and 3 for that pad/ pedal appears on the display. Using the [ ] and [ ] buttons to execute the assignment. 12 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual The instrument will automatically be saved in the "CU" Custom Drum Kit. 1. Playing the Pads Assigning Voices to Individual Pads and Saving to a Custom Kit The instrument contains a total of 99 high quality drum Voices (see the "Drum Kit List...
... and select an assigned Voice. 1 2 98 99 2. Repeat the previous steps 2 and 3 for that pad/ pedal appears on the display. Using the [ ] and [ ] buttons to execute the assignment. 12 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual The instrument will automatically be saved in the "CU" Custom Drum Kit. 1. Playing the Pads Assigning Voices to Individual Pads and Saving to a Custom Kit The instrument contains a total of 99 high quality drum Voices (see the "Drum Kit List...
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... Drum Kit number and Magic Tom number. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to turn the Magic Tom function off. 3. Play the Pads. Try beating out these rhythms! Press the [MAGIC TOM] button. oF Magic Tom number The currently selected Magic Tom number appears on an acoustic drum kit; Try various combinations and discover your performance sound more professional. Playing the Pads Adding a Fill-in (MAGIC TOM) The instrument features a Magic Tom function...
... Drum Kit number and Magic Tom number. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to turn the Magic Tom function off. 3. Play the Pads. Try beating out these rhythms! Press the [MAGIC TOM] button. oF Magic Tom number The currently selected Magic Tom number appears on an acoustic drum kit; Try various combinations and discover your performance sound more professional. Playing the Pads Adding a Fill-in (MAGIC TOM) The instrument features a Magic Tom function...
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... current tempo (see "Adjusting the Tempo" on the display. 2. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously restores the default value. 3. Press the [CLICK] button to 0, 2, 3, 4 or 6. Playing the Pads Setting the Click On/Off The instrument includes a click sound with clicks. cute the change. 14 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual NOTE • While a Pattern is accented with a bell sound and the rest with adjustable tempo and time signature. 1. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the...
... current tempo (see "Adjusting the Tempo" on the display. 2. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously restores the default value. 3. Press the [CLICK] button to 0, 2, 3, 4 or 6. Playing the Pads Setting the Click On/Off The instrument includes a click sound with clicks. cute the change. 14 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual NOTE • While a Pattern is accented with a bell sound and the rest with adjustable tempo and time signature. 1. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the...
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... appear when Tempo setting value is changed. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a Pattern number. 01 02 50 01 02 50 Pattern numbers increase as the [ ] button is pressed, and decrease as the Pattern is shown in plays, and the Pattern starts playing. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 15 Selecting and Playing a Pattern 1. Try playing the pads (and pedal) along with the Pattern. Play Along with a Pattern This instrument features 50 different...
... appear when Tempo setting value is changed. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a Pattern number. 01 02 50 01 02 50 Pattern numbers increase as the [ ] button is pressed, and decrease as the Pattern is shown in plays, and the Pattern starts playing. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 15 Selecting and Playing a Pattern 1. Try playing the pads (and pedal) along with the Pattern. Play Along with a Pattern This instrument features 50 different...
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... tempo and Click tempo can also be tapped six times in the display. The higher the tempo value, the faster the tempo. 1. The accompaniment plays back at the desired tempo. Play Along with which the pads are struck or the pedal is pressed. 1. Press the [ ] button to increase the Tempo value, and press the [ ] button to be changed while the Demo Song is playing. 16 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual...
... tempo and Click tempo can also be tapped six times in the display. The higher the tempo value, the faster the tempo. 1. The accompaniment plays back at the desired tempo. Play Along with which the pads are struck or the pedal is pressed. 1. Press the [ ] button to increase the Tempo value, and press the [ ] button to be changed while the Demo Song is playing. 16 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual...
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oF Turns the mute function off. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 17 Either the drum part or the backing part can be muted. 1 2 3 oF Each time the [MUTE] button is pressed the setting changes between "1," "2," "3" and "oF." Press the [MUTE] button to select the part to this may be other sounds in certain Patterns.) 2 Mutes all drum part sounds. 3 Mutes all backing parts and plays only the drum part sounds. Play Along with a Pattern Muting Parts Each...
oF Turns the mute function off. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 17 Either the drum part or the backing part can be muted. 1 2 3 oF Each time the [MUTE] button is pressed the setting changes between "1," "2," "3" and "oF." Press the [MUTE] button to select the part to this may be other sounds in certain Patterns.) 2 Mutes all drum part sounds. 3 Mutes all backing parts and plays only the drum part sounds. Play Along with a Pattern Muting Parts Each...
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.... 18 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual cal power. The power was turned off Panel Button Lock (page 10). When a plug is turned off the mobile phone or use an AC adaptor. The panel buttons have disappeared or been reset to the instrument may produce interference. The LED display is temporarily produced. Replace all six batteries with completely new ones, or use it further away from the speakers. The batteries are low or...
.... 18 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual cal power. The power was turned off Panel Button Lock (page 10). When a plug is turned off the mobile phone or use an AC adaptor. The panel buttons have disappeared or been reset to the instrument may produce interference. The LED display is temporarily produced. Replace all six batteries with completely new ones, or use it further away from the speakers. The batteries are low or...
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... Africa Bahia Carnival Arabic Japan Voice Percussion DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 19 Bass Drum VoicePerc. Voice List Voice No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Voice Name Bass Drum Ambient Kick Gate Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Kick Jazz Analog Bass Drum 1 Analog Bass Drum 2 Open Rim Hard Open Rim Shot Analog Snare...
... Africa Bahia Carnival Arabic Japan Voice Percussion DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 19 Bass Drum VoicePerc. Voice List Voice No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Voice Name Bass Drum Ambient Kick Gate Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Kick Jazz Analog Bass Drum 1 Analog Bass Drum 2 Open Rim Hard Open Rim Shot Analog Snare...
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...Interface Voices Songs Functions Connectivity Amplifiers and Speakers Power Supply Accessories Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight Pad Number of Pads Touch Sensitivity Pedal Number of Pedals Display Type Panel Language Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) Voices Number of Voices Drum Kits Number of Drum Kits Magic Toms Number of Magic Tom Patterns Demo Songs Number of Demo Songs Patterns Number of Patterns Overall Controls Click Tempo Range Miscellaneous Connectors DC IN AUX IN PHONES/OUTPUT PEDAL Amplifiers Speakers Power Supply Adaptor Batteries Power...
...Interface Voices Songs Functions Connectivity Amplifiers and Speakers Power Supply Accessories Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight Pad Number of Pads Touch Sensitivity Pedal Number of Pedals Display Type Panel Language Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) Voices Number of Voices Drum Kits Number of Drum Kits Magic Toms Number of Magic Tom Patterns Demo Songs Number of Demo Songs Patterns Number of Patterns Overall Controls Click Tempo Range Miscellaneous Connectors DC IN AUX IN PHONES/OUTPUT PEDAL Amplifiers Speakers Power Supply Adaptor Batteries Power...
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... be accomplished only if requested by Yamaha. Effective: 11/01/09 32 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual Yamaha Corporation of America ("Yamaha") is not successful, contact Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below , or check Yamaha's website at its products through a network of warranty coverage. Coverage: Yamaha will be responsible for any installation or removal charges and for any...
... be accomplished only if requested by Yamaha. Effective: 11/01/09 32 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual Yamaha Corporation of America ("Yamaha") is not successful, contact Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below , or check Yamaha's website at its products through a network of warranty coverage. Coverage: Yamaha will be responsible for any installation or removal charges and for any...