Yamaha DD55C User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT
connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described
in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart,
rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please
observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time
of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of
the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a
high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered
by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility.
Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting
service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter
and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a
qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be
rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable
type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a
different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect
installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries
away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by
the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its
useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact
Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should
record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the
spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your
purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP (bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in
this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use
the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied
with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure
to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product
in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level
of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will
not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar
ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge
netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or
slukket pá apparatets afbryder.
VAR OITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta
verkosta.
with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the
antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial
type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave,
Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
(class B)
Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)
Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder
Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren
Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
(battery)
(standby)
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PRECAUTIONS
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper
use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
* The illustrations and LED displays as shown in this owner’s manual
are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the
ones on your instrument.
* Any mention or reference to the DD-55 in this manual also applies to
the model DD-55C.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable
parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill
into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual
smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the
power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,
place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk
on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries
together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause
overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long
time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage
of the battery fluid.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery
fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may
possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
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instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended
by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the
instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can
affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other
cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since
this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and
do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
■DATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE
•Yamaha recommends that you regularly save data using an external device
such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3, and storing
the floppy disks in a safe, cool, dry place. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC
DATA! Regarding the data you have created, as long as fresh batteries are
inserted in (or an AC power adaptor is connected to) the instrument, the
data will be retained, even when the power is turned off. It will also be
retained long enough to exchange an old set of batteries for a new set. If
you have important data in the instrument which you don’t want to lose,
please take care to keep fresh batteries inserted in (or keep an AC power
adaptor connected to) the instrument, and to regularly save data.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-55. The DD-55 has been developed
to respond and play like a drum set - but with greater ease, flexibility and
sophisticated functions. Before you use the instrument, we recommend that you
carefully read through this manual.
Contents
Setting Up 5
Power Requirements .............................................5
Panel Controls 6
Playing the Demo Song 8
Play the Pads/Pedals 9
Pad Names ............................................................9
Hand Percussion ON/OFF ...................................10
Assigning a Drum Kit to the Pads and Pedals .....10
Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals
(“CU” Custom Kit)............................................11
Reverb ON/OFF...................................................12
Setting the Pad Sensitivity ...................................13
Adjusting the Pad Volume....................................14
Click ON/OFF.......................................................14
Playing a Song 15
Select the Song and Play.....................................15
Tap Start ..............................................................16
Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting...........................16
Adjusting the Tempo ............................................17
Play along with a Song 18
Track ON/OFF .....................................................18
Break....................................................................18
A-B Repeat ..........................................................19
Recording a Song 20
Recording............................................................ 20
Playback.............................................................. 20
MIDI Functions 21
What’s MIDI?....................................................... 21
What You Can Do With MIDI .............................. 23
Connecting to a Computer .................................. 24
Enter/Exit the MIDI/Utility Mode .......................... 25
Setting the Clock ................................................. 25
Local ON/OFF ..................................................... 26
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ..................... 27
Setting the MIDI Note Number ............................ 28
Saving and Loading Song Data .......................... 29
Appendix 31
Initialize ............................................................... 31
Troubleshooting .................................................. 32
Drum Voice List................................................... 33
Song List ............................................................. 35
Drum Kit List........................................................ 36
Drum Map ........................................................... 38
GM Voice List...................................................... 40
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................. 41
Specifications ...................................................... 44
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● Supplied Accesoories
• Drum Stick (x2)
• Foot Pedal 1 & 2
• Owner’s Manual
Setting Up
This section contains information about setting up your DD-55 for playing. Make sure
to read this section carefully before using the instrument.
Power Requirements
Although the DD-55 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends
use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
Using an AC Power Adaptor
q Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the DD-55
is set to STANDBY.
w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor
specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply
jack.
e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
•Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or
unplug the AC adaptor) during any DD-55 record operation!
Doing so can result in a loss of data.
PA-5D or
PA-5C
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor (or
other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power
your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors
may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the
DD-55.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the DD-55, or
during electrical storms.
Using Batteries
For battery operation the DD-55 requires six 1.5V “C” size,
R14P (LR14) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are
recommended.) When the batteries need to be replaced, the
volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other
problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off
and replace the batteries, as described below.
q Open the battery compartment cover located on the instru-
ment’s bottom panel.
w Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the
polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.
e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks
firmly in place.
• When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the same
time.
• If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in
order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
• Plugging or unplugging the AC power adaptor while the batteries are installed will
reset the DD-55 to the defaults.
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Panel Controls
Front Panel
!8
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Pedal 2 Pedal 1
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!5
!4
!2
!3
Front Panel
q DEMO button ......................................... 8, 25
w CLICK button ............................................. 14
e DISPLAY .....................................................10
r VOLUME [▲], [▼] buttons........................... 8
t HAND PERC button................................... 10
y DRUM 1 - 3 buttons ................................... 18
u BACKING button........................................18
i PAD button.....................................11, 14, 27
o KIT button ............................................ 10, 28
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oi !0 !1
!6
!0 SONG button ............................. 8, 15, 16, 17
!1 TEMPO button........................................... 17
!2 START/STOP button........................ 8, 15, 25
!3 A-B REPEAT button .................................. 19
!4 BREAK/TAP button ............................. 16, 18
!5 REC button ................................................ 20
!6 STANDBY/ON Switch ............................ 8, 31
!7 DIAL............................................................ 10
!8 Drum Pads (x7)............................................ 9
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!7
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Panel Controls
Using the Foot Pedals (1/2)
When connected, these pedals can be used simultaneously play the drum set’s hi-hat pedal or bass drum
voices — or they can also be assigned to play other
voices as well. Connect the supplied Pedal 1 to the
PEDAL 1 jack @4 and Pedal 2 to the PEDAL 2 jack @1.
• Make sure that the pedal plugs are properly connected
to the PEDAL jacks before turning on the power.
• Do not press Pedal 2 while turning the power on.
Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the
pedal, resulting in reversed pedal operation.
•Avoid using the pedals directly on a soft floor, since
they may scratch the surface of the floor.
•Avoid getting caught in or tripping over the pedal
cords; this may cause the instrument to fall and result
in damage or injury.
Using a pair of headphones
A standard pair of stereo headphones can be
plugged in here for private practice or late-night
playing. The internal stereo speaker system is
automatically shut off when a pair of head phones
is plugged into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.
Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
Side Panel (Left)
Side Panel (Right)
@3
@4
@2
• Connect the DD-55 to external equipment only after turning off
power for all devices. To prevent damage to the speakers, set the
volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage.
!9
@0
@1
• Since speakers are built into the
DD-55, you should be careful to
never leave any video tapes,
cassette tapes, floppy disks or
any kind of magnetic storage
media on the panel — doing so
may result in data loss or damage to the items. Also avoid
using the DD-55 near a television or computer monitor, since
interference may result.
• Use the sticks with caution. Do
not use them for anything other
than playing the instrument.
Also, to avoid damage or injury,
refrain from waving them recklessly or throwing them.
Side Panel (Left)
!9 DC IN 12V (AC Adaptor) Jack..................... 5
@0 PHONES/OUTPUT Jack .............................. 7
@1 PEDAL 2 Jack .............................................. 7
Side Panel (Right)
@2 MIDI IN Terminal......................................... 22
@3 MIDI OUT Terminal..................................... 22
@4 PEDAL 1 Jack .............................................. 7
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