Yamaha DTX400K, DTX450K, DTX430K User Manual

Owner’s Manual

DTX400K DTX430K DTX450K

ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS ............................................ 4

Welcome....................................................... 6

Product Manuals ......................................... 6

Setup

First Steps.................................................... 7

Package Contents ....................................... 8

Assembly Guide .........................................11

Setting Up for Sound ................................ 19

Connecting the Power..................................... 19

Connecting Headphones or Speakers ............ 19

Connecting a Music Player ............................. 19

Turning On the Drum Module.......................... 20

Turning Off the Drum Module.......................... 20

Auto Power-Off ................................................ 20

Restoring the Default Settings (Factory Set) ... 20

Component Names & Functions.............. 21

Control Panel .................................................. 21

Left Side.......................................................... 22

Right Side .......................................................22

Practicing in Training Mode ......................29

Basic Training Mode Procedure....................... 29

1. Groove Check..............................................30

2. Rhythm Gate............................................... 31

3. Measure Break............................................32

4. Tempo Up/Down..........................................33

5. Change Up .................................................. 34

6. Easy Session .............................................. 35

7. Groove Tracker.............................................36

8. Pad Gate.....................................................37

9. Part Mute.....................................................38

10. Fast Blast...................................................39

Advanced Techniques

Setting Parameters using Menu Mode..... 40

Basic Menu Mode Procedure .......................... 40

z Metronome Settings....................................41

x Kit Settings.................................................. 42

c MIDI Settings..............................................44

v Hi-hat Settings ............................................ 45

b Trigger Settings...........................................46

n Training Settings .........................................49

m Other Settings............................................. 53

Basic Techniques

Selecting & Playing a Kit .......................... 23

Selecting a Kit ................................................. 23

Adjusting Kit Sensitivity................................... 23

Playing Techniques................................... 24

Snare Pad....................................................... 24

Hi-hat Cymbal ................................................. 24

Performing with a Song............................ 25

Selecting a Song............................................. 25

Adjusting the Song Volume............................. 25

Adjusting the Volume of Muted Drum Parts .... 26

Looping Part of a Song ................................... 26

Using the Metronome ............................... 27

Starting and Stopping the Metronome ............ 27

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ................... 27

Confirming Tempo via Number Buttons .......... 27

Confirming Tempo via Voice Guidance ........... 27

Adjusting the Tempo ....................................... 28

Other Settings................................................. 28

Integrating Separately Sold Accessories

For DTX400K Owners.....................................56

For DTX430K & DTX450K Owners.................56

..56

Connecting to a Computer........................57

Making Connections........................................ 57

MIDI Reference Manual .................................. 57

Reference

Troubleshooting.........................................58

Data List .....................................................60

Specifications ............................................ 64

Index ...........................................................65

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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, never mix old batteries with new ones, and never mix different types of batteries. 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 with FCC regulations does not guar-

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Type of Equipment : ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Model Name : DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K

antee 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)

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PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Assembly

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Assembly

Location

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy 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 place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 64) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

• Under no circum stances should any of the components of this product be taken apart or customized. Doing so could result in electric shock, fire, injury, or malfunction.

• Do not sit or stand on the rack. Doing so could cause it to fall over or break, possibly causing injury.

• Be careful with the holders for cymbal and tom pads as they have sharp tips. In order to avoid injury, therefore, you should take special care whenever handling these components.

• Be careful with the anti-slip stoppers on kick pads and foot pedals as they have sharp tips. In order to avoid injury, therefore, you should take special care whenever handling these components.

• Securely tighten fixing nuts and other fasteners. In addition, be sure to immediately tighten any nuts that have come loose. If this precaution is not observed, pads may fall off or the rack may collapse or fall over, possibly causing injury.

• Take care when setting up cables. If anyone were to trip on a cable, the instrument could topple over and cause injury.

CAUTION

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the d evice inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

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 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.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in damage to the instrument or even injury.

• Do not place hands or feet under a foot switch or foot pedal. Doing so could result in injury.

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• Do not use the electronic drum kit’s rack to hold acoustic drums. Doing so could cause clamps to break and the drums to fall off, which in turn could lead to injury.

• Mind your fingers when adjusting clamps. Fingers can easily be caught and crushed if care is not taken during this operation.

• Be careful with the tips of supports, arms, screws, and the like. Fingers can easily be injured by sharp tips if these components are not handled carefully.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

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• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily

Connections

Handling caution

accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

• 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.

• 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.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• 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 use the instrument/device or headphones 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.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.

• 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, damage to the internal components or unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• When cleaning the drum module, be sure to use a clean, dry cloth. Cleaning products that contain organic solvents, paint thinner, detergents, and chemically-treated cleaning cloths can cause discoloration and/or warping and should not be used.

• When cleaning the pads, avoid cleaning products that contain organic solvents, paint thinner, and alcohol as they can cause discoloration and/or warping. Instead, we recommend that you remove dust using a soft dry cloth or wipe clean with a moist, tightly-wrung-out cloth. If a pad is very dirty, wipe the dirt away using a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent solution and tightly wrung out. Following this, wipe away the detergent solution using a cloth soaked in water and tightly wrung out.

Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

 About this manual

• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

 Optional Pads

Within this Owner’s Manual, the optional external pads that may be connected to the drum module are referred to by model name. Please note that these model names were up-to-date as of printing of this manual. Details regarding any subsequently released models will be made available via the following web site.

http://www.yamaha.com/

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DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

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Setup

Basic Techniques

Advanced Techniques

Reference

First of all, thank you for purchasing a Yamaha DTX400K, DTX430K, or DTX450K Electronic Drum Kit. In order to get the most out of your new instrument, please be sure to read this owner’s manual carefully. And after doing so, be sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to it again as needed.

Product Manuals

The DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K are described in the following two manuals.

 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)—Setup, Basic Techniques, Advanced Techniques,

and Reference sections.

Describes how to assemble your electronic drum kit and get it set up for playing.

Describes the basic techniques used when operating and playing the electronic drum kit.

Describes the setting of parameters and other more advanced modes of use.

Describes troubleshooting techniques and contains other reference materials.

 MIDI Reference Manual (pdf)

* Not bundled with this product.

The drum module’s MIDI Reference Manual contains the following. See page 57 for more details.

• MIDI-related reference information

• Reference material that will prove useful when making music using the drum module and a computer

• Instructions on how to transfer songs from your computer to the drum module

 Using PDF Manuals

The Reference Manual for your DTX400K, DTX430K, or DTX450K is made available in digital format as a PDF document. As such, a computer and suitable software will be required in order to read it. We recommend that Adobe® Reader® be used for this purpose as it allows you to quickly and easily search for keywords, to print out specific sections, and to conveniently jump from page to page by clicking embedded links. Keyword searching and link-based navigation in particular are extremely useful functions available only with digitaltype documents. The most-recent version of Adobe® Reader® can be downloaded from the following web page.

http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Setup

Open the box and confirm that all parts are present and correct.

Assemble the parts.

• The assembly process is described in detail on pages 8 through

18.

Make the necessary connections.

• Connect the pads to the drum module using the cables provided.  See page 18.

• Connect the power adaptor to the drum module and turn on the

module.

 See page 19.

Play your electronic drum kit.

• Basic techniques used when operating and playing the electronic

drum kit are described in the Basic Techniques section (pages 23 to 39).

• More complex methods are described in the Advanced Tech-

niques section (pages 40 to 55).

First Steps

Setup

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Setup

For DTX400K Owners

•Parts !6, !7, and !8 are contained in Box 1.

•Parts !0 and !1 are contained in Box 2.

• The DTX400K does not have any parts numbered u, o, or !3.

•Parts !4 and !5 are almost identical in appearance but are actually different. They can be told apart by the sticker on the base sec-

tion.

•Parts e and i are almost identical in appearance but are actually different. Part i has a wing bolt, but part e does not. In addi- tion, the polystyrene foam packaging used for part e is marked “T” (tom); while the packaging for part i is marked “S” (snare).

q Base supports (x2) w Vertical supports (x2) e Third tom part (x1)

r Left arm (x1) t Drum module (x1) y First/second tom part (x1)

Third tom pad

First tom pad Second tom pad

i Snare pad (x1) !0 Cymbal holders (x2) !1 Hi-hat holder (x1)

Rear side

Wing bolt

!2 Cymbal/hi-hat pads (x3) !4 Hi-hat controller (x1) !5 KU100 Kick Unit (x1)

!6 Nine-channel snake cable (x1) !7 Tuning key (x1) !8 Cable bands (x3)

!9 Power adaptor (x1) @0 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

* May not be included depending on your

particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Package Contents

After opening up the package containing your electronic drum kit, please verify that all of the following parts are present.

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For DTX430K Owners

•Parts !6, !7, and !8 are contained in Box 1.

•Parts !0 and !1 are contained in Box 2.

• The DTX430K does not have any parts numbered u or o.

q Base supports (x2) w Vertical supports (x2) e Third tom part (x1)

t Drum module (x1) y First/second tom part (x1)

!0 Cymbal holders (x2) !1 Hi-hat holder (x1)

!2 Cymbal/hi-hat pads (x3) !3 KP65 Kick Pad (x1) !4 HH65 Hi-hat Controller (x1)

r Left arm (x1)

i Snare pad (x1)

!5 FP6110A Foot Pedal (x1) !6 Nine-channel snake cable (x1) !7 Tuning key (x1)

!8 Cable bands (x3) !9 Power adaptor (x1) @0 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

* May not be included depending on your

particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Third tom pad

First tom pad Second tom pad

Package Contents

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Package Contents

For DTX450K Owners

•Parts o, !6, !7, and !8 are contained in Box 1.

•Parts u, !0, and !1 are contained in Box 2.

q Base supports (x2) w Vertical supports (x2) e Third tom part (x1)

t Drum module (x1) y First/second tom part (x1)

!0 Cymbal holders (x2) !1 Hi-hat holder (x1) !2 Cymbal/hi-hat pads (x3)

!3 KP65 Kick Pad (x1) !4 HH65 Hi-hat Controller (x1)

r Left arm (x1)

!5 FP6110A Foot Pedal (x1)

!6 Nine-channel snake cable (x1) !7 Tuning key (x1) !8 Cable bands (x3)

!9 Power adaptor (x1) @0 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

* May not be included depending on your

particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Third tom pad

First tom pad Second tom pad

i TP70S Snare Pad (x1) o S wing bolt (x1)u Hexagonal rod (x1)

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Setup

Fully assembled drum kit

(DTX450K shown)

CAUTION

• Choose a flat, hard surface on which to assemble your electronic drum kit.

• Take care to avoid mixing up parts or assembling them in the wrong direction. In addition, the assembly steps should be completed one at a time in the order described.

• The assistance of at least one other person will be required when assembling the electronic drum kit.

• Once a piece has been assembled, be sure to tighten the corresponding nuts or bolts.

• To disassemble your electronic drum kit, carry out the assembly sequence in reverse.

Step 5

Step 10

Step 8

Step 4

Step 7

Step 6

Step 11

Step 9

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

50 cm

Front

NOTE

Step 2

Joint

Left

Right

NOTE

Step 1

Assembly Guide

1. Take the two base supports (q) and the tuning key (!7)

from the package, and using the tuning key, securely tighten the s key bolts (i.e., the key bolts labeled s in the figure).

The two base supports are identical.

2. Using the tuning key, loosen the  key bolt on each of

the two base supports (q).

3. Viewing from the front as shown in the figure, place the

base supports (q) at the left and right approximately 50 cm apart.

Preparing the base supports

Attaching the vertical supports

1. Take a vertical support (w) from the package, and

insert it fully into the joint on the left base support.

The two vertical supports are identical.

2. Using the tuning key, tighten the  key bolt that you

loosened in in order to secure the vertical support (w) in place.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down safely to prevent it from falling over.

3. Repeat 1. and 2. to assemble the right upright bar.

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Assembly Guide

Step 3

Rear of third tom pad

Right vertical support

NOTE

Step 12

Step 4

Joint

Left vertical support

Step 5

10 cm

Left vertical support

Attaching the third tom part

IMPORTANT

The third tom part (e) and the snare part (i) from the DTX400K are almost identical in appearance, and special care should be taken to avoid mixing them up during the assembly process. To tell them apart, look for the wing bolt, which is only found on part i. See the figure on page 8 for more details.

1. Take the third tom part (e) from the package, and

using the tuning key, securely tighten the s key bolt.

2. Loosen the  key bolt.

3. Slide the third tom part (e) onto the right vertical sup-

port and lower it to the center of the support or thereabouts. Ensure that the third tom pad is oriented as shown in the above figure at this time.

Attaching the left arm

The joint shown in the figure is not part of the DTX400K.

1. Take the left arm (r) from the package, and using the

tuning key, securely tighten the s key bolt.

2. Loosen the  key bolt.

3. Slide the left arm (r) onto the left vertical support and

lower it to the center of the support or thereabouts. Ensure that the left arm is oriented as shown in the above figure at this time.

4. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the left arm (r) in

place.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down safely to prevent it from falling over.

Care should be taken to avoid assembling the third tom pad upside-down or back-to-front.

4. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the third tom part (e)

in place.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down safely to prevent it from falling over.

The third tom pad will be rotated into place in .

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Attaching the drum module

1. Take the drum module (t) from the package and

loosen the

 key bolt.

2. Slide the drum module (t) onto the left vertical sup-

port and lower it to a position about 10 cm from the top. The angle at which the module should be assembled is shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the drum module (t)

in place.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down safely to prevent it from falling over.

Attaching the first/second tom part

Step 6

Rear of first tom pad

Rear of second tom pad

Vertical supports

NOTE

Step 12

Step 7

For DTX400K Owners

Step 7

Wing bolt

Left arm

Joint

Step 4

180°

Assembly Guide

1. Take the first/second tom part (y) from the package,

and using the tuning key, securely tighten the s key bolts.

This part has two s key bolts, one each on the left and right.

2. Loosen the  key bolts.

The details of are different for the DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K.

Attaching the snare pad

1. Take the snare part (i) from the pack-

age and lightly tighten the wing bolt.

This part has two

 key bolts, one each on the left and right.

3. Slide the first/second tom part (y) onto the vertical

supports and move it down until the tops of the supports are flush with the tops of the holes. Ensure that the tom part is oriented as shown in the above figure at this time.

Care should be taken to avoid assembling the first and second tom pads upside-down or back-to-front.

4. Tighten the  key bolts to secure the first/second tom

part (y) in place.

The tom pads will be rotated into place in .

4. Loosen the  key bolt located on the back of the snare

pad (i), and rotate the pad 180°, turning it over.

2. Place the snare part (i) on the left arm, which was

assembled in , and slide it back until the front end of the arm is flush with the joint.

3. Securely tighten the wing bolt.

5. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the snare pad (i) in

place.

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Assembly Guide

Step 7

For DTX430K Owners For DTX450K Owners

Step 7

Step 4

Left arm

Wing bolt

Joint

90°

Step 7

Step 4

Left arm

Wing bolt

Joint

90°

The details of are different for the DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K.

Attaching the snare pad

1. Loosen the wing bolt on the joint on

the left arm, which was attached in

2. Rotate the joint 90° counter-clockwise, making the joint

section horizontal.

3. Securely tighten the wing bolt.

4. Loosen the  key bolt on the joint.

5. Take the snare pad (i) from the package and slide it

fully into the joint.

Attaching the snare pad

1. Loosen the wing bolt on the joint on

the left arm, which was attached in

2. Rotate the joint 90° counter-clockwise, making the joint

section horizontal.

3. Securely tighten the wing bolt.

4. Loosen the  key bolt on the joint.

5. Take the hexagonal rod (u) from the package and slide

it fully into the joint.

6. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the hexagonal rod (u)

in place.

7. Take the snare pad (i) and the S wing bolt (o) from

the package and lightly tighten the S wing bolt (o). (Five or six turns is sufficient.)

6. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the snare pad (i) in

place.

8. Place the snare pad (i) on the hexagonal rod (u),

which was attached in Then tighten the S wing bolt (o) to secure the snare pad (i) in place.

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9. Loosen the  key bolt and adjust the angle of the snare

pad. When finished, retighten the  key bolt to secure the snare pad in place.

6. above, and slide it fully back.

Assembly Guide

Step 8

For DTX400K and DTX430K Owners For DTX450K Owners

Step 8

Snare pad

Joint

Step 7

Step 8

Left arm

Joint

Step 4

Step 9

!0!0

Step 6

NOTE

The details of are different for the DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K.

Attaching the hi-hat holder

1. Loosen the two  key bolts on the joint on the snare-

pad part, which was attached in .

2. Take the hi-hat holder (!1) from the package and slide it

into the joint from the front as shown in the figure. Then adjust the angle of the hi-hat holder.

• When correctly inserted, the tip of the hi-hat holder

(!1) will protrude slightly from the rear of the joint.

• When correctly oriented, the metal rod section at the

top of the hi-hat holder (!1) will be vertical.

3. Tighten the two  key bolts to secure the hi-hat holder

(!1) in place.

Attaching the hi-hat holder

1. Loosen the two  key bolts on the joint on the left arm,

which was attached in .

2. Take the hi-hat holder (!1) from the package and slide it

into the joint from the rear as shown in the figure. Then adjust the angle of the hi-hat holder.

• When correctly inserted, the tip of the hi-hat holder

(!1) will protrude slightly from the front of the joint.

• When correctly oriented, the metal rod section at the

top of the hi-hat holder (!1) will be vertical.

3. Tighten the two  key bolts to secure the hi-hat holder

(!1) in place.

Attaching the cymbal holders

1. Loosen the four  key bolts at the ends of the first/sec-

ond tom part, which was attached in .

2. Take the cymbal holders (!0) from the package and

insert them into the ends of the first/second tom part. Then adjust the angles of the cymbal holders until they are oriented as shown in the figure.

The two cymbal holders are identical.

• When correctly inserted, the tips of the cymbal hold-

ers (!0) will protrude slightly from the bottom of the tom part.

• When correctly oriented, the cymbal holders (!0) will

be as shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the four  key bolts to secure the cymbal hold-

ers (!0) in place.

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Assembly Guide

Step 10

30°

 Front

Stopper

Hi-hat holder

Front

Wing nut

Felt pad

Hi-hat holder

Stopper

Washer

Step 11

Wing nut

Felt pad

Cymbal holder

NOTE

Step 12

Attaching the hi-hat

 Adjusting the position of the hi-

hat stopper pin

This figure shows the hi-hat holder correctly inserted in the DTX450K. It is inserted from the front in the DTX400K and DTX430K, and therefore, faces in the opposite direction.

1. Using the tuning key, loosen the  key bolt on the

stopper, which is located at the top of the hi-hat holder.

2. Adjust the position of the pin until, as shown in the fig-

ure, it is approximately 30° counter-clockwise from the front-rear direction of the kit when viewed from above.

3. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the stopper pin.

 Assembling the hi-hat pad

Assembling the cymbal pads

In this step, the two remaining cymbal/hi-hat pads (!2) are assembled. Accordingly,

The two cymbal pads (!2) are identical.

1. to 4. must be performed twice.

1. Remove the wing nut and the upper felt pad from the

cymbal holder. (Do not remove the lower felt pad.)

2. Place the cymbal pad (!2) on the cymbal holder, with

the holder passing through the central hole.

3. Replace the felt pad removed in 1. above the cymbal

pad (!2).

4. Tighten the wing nut to secure the cymbal pad (!2) in

place.

Rotating the tom pads into place

All three of the cymbal/hi-hat pads (!2) are identical. One of these is to be used as the hi-hat pad.

1. Remove the wing nut, the washer, and the upper felt pad

from the hi-hat holder. (Do not remove the lower felt pad.)

2. Take the hi-hat pad (!2; one of three) from the package

and place it on the hi-hat holder with the stopper pin also passing through the hole provided.

3. Replace the felt pad removed in 1. above the hi-hat pad

(!2).

4. Replace the washer removed in 1. above the felt pad.

5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the hi-hat pad (!2) in

place. Ensure that the wing nut is firmly tightened.

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applies to each of the three tom pads. Accord-

1. to 3. must be performed three times.

ingly,

1. Loosen the  key bolt on the tom pad (e or y).

2. Rotate the tom pad to a position where it will be easy to

play. (If necessary, refer to the picture of the properly assembled kit on page 11.)

3. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the tom pad in place.

Assembly Guide

Step 13

Step 14

Step 13

Wing bolt

Spring washer

Flat washer

Kick pad

Kick padBase

Beater Tuning key

Holder

Connecting

rod

Connecting rod

Beater bolt

T- b o l t

Beater head

Assembly bracket Raised section T-bolt

Step 14

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DTX430K/DTX450K

Kick drum parts

is only required for the DTX430K and DTX450K. Owners of the DTX400K should skip to .

Assembling the kick pad

1. Take the kick pad (!3) from the pack-

age, remove the four wing bolts, spring washers, and flat washers from the kick pad holder, and arrange each set nearby in the disassembled condition.

2. Assemble the base to the holder as shown below, and

then from the base side, assemble the wing bolts, spring washers, and flat washers removed in secure it in place.

1. in order to

3. Take the foot pedal (!5) from the package and insert the

beater into the hole in the holder as shown below.

4. Slide the beater rod into the hole until the tip protrudes

approximately 15 mm from the rear, and then tighten the beater bolt using the tuning key.

5. Turn the foot pedal’s T-bolt counter-clockwise to loosen

it.

6. Fit the raised section at the front of the kick pad holder

into the foot-pedal’s assembly bracket.

7. Turn the foot pedal’s T-bolt clockwise to secure the

parts together.

8. Operate the pedal and confirm whether the beater head

strikes the kick pad near the center. If not, adjust the length of the beater or move it left or right as required.

Positioning the hi-hat controller and kick drum

Arrange the hi-hat controller (!4) and the kick drum parts or kick unit (!5) as shown in the figure on the left.

IMPORTANT

The hi-hat controller (!4) and the kick unit (!5) from the DTX400K are almost identical in appearance. They can be told apart by the sticker on the base section.

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Assembly Guide

Step 15

Drum module

Snare pad

Third tom pad

NOTE

Step 7

Step 12

Step 16

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KICKHHCHHCRRIDETOM3TOM2TOM1SNR

TOM2TOM1CR TOM3 KICK HHC

RIDE

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KICK

HHC

TOM3

TOM2

TOM1

KICK HHC

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Right side of the drum module

Nine-channel snake cable

NOTE

NOTICE

Fine-tuning the positions of the pads and the drum module

Sit on your stool and adjust the positions of the pads and the drum module to your liking.

• To adjust the height of the snare pad, loosen the  key bolt.

• To adjust the height of the third tom pad, loosen the

• To adjust the height of the drum module, loosen the

• To tilt the drum module forwards or backwards, loosen the key bolt.

CAUTION

• Be sure to always retighten any key bolt after you have

finished adjusting the corresponding part.

• Before moving on to the next step, ensure that all key

bolts have been tightened.

• Refer back to if you wish to readjust the angle of the snare pad.

• Refer back to if you wish to readjust the angles of the tom pads.



key bolt.



Connecting the pads to the drum module

1. Insert the mini plugs* at one end of the nine-channel

snake cable (!6) into the correct trigger input jacks (SNARE to KICK/PAD) on the right side of the drum module. (*: The smaller set of plugs.)

The sticker on each of the snake cable’s plugs indicates the name of the corresponding pad.

2. Insert the nine-channel snake cable’s standard plugs*

into the jacks in the corresponding pads. (*: The larger set of plugs.)

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3. Wrap the cables for the snare pad, the tom pads, and the

cymbal/hi-hat pads around the cable clips to prevent them from being pulled out.

Excessive bending can damage the cables. Ensure, therefore, that they are not bent at an extreme angle when wrapped around the clips.

4. Using the cable bands (!8), secure the cables to the kit

rack at the positions in the figure above.

Congratulations—You have finished assembling

your electronic drum kit!

Setup

Cord clip

Power adaptor’s cord

NOTE

NOTICE

1/8” stereo-mini

to stereo-mini

cable

Portable music player, etc.

Standard 1/4”

mono-audio jack

Powered speakers

Standard 1/4” stereo-audio jack

Headphones

Setting Up for Sound

Connecting the Power

1. Ensure that your drum module is turned off (i.e., none

of the buttons are lit).

2. Insert the power adaptor’s DC plug into the

[] connector on the left side of the module.

3. Hook the power adaptor’s cord around the cord clip to

prevent it from being accidentally pulled out.

CAUTION

Excessive bending can damage the power adaptor cord and create a fire hazard. Ensure, therefore, that the power cord is not bent at an extreme angle when wrapped around the clip.

4. Plug the power adaptor’s AC power cord into an AC

wall socket or another electrical outlet.

WARNING

Use only the power adaptor that came with your drum module.

Connecting Headphones or Speakers

Your drum module does not have built-in speakers. In order to hear it, therefore, you will need to connect headphones or monitor speakers via the [PHONES/OUTPUT] standard stereo-audio jack. You can adjust the output volume using the [VOLUME] buttons on the control panel.

The [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack is a stereo connector. You can connect a 1/4” mono-audio jack to it, but in such a case, please be sure to set the output to mono using the Stereo/Mono parameter from Menu Mode (page 53).

CAUTION

To prevent hearing loss, avoid using headphones at a high volume for extended periods of time.

Connecting a Music Player

You can connect a portable music player or another similar source of audio to your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. This makes it possible to play along with your favorite tunes.

• Whenever connecting other devices, ensure that the cables you use have plugs that match the input or output connectors on those devices.

• Before making connections, furthermore, you should also turn the volume on the other devices fully down.

• When all connections have been made, use each device’s volume controller to balance its output with that of the drum module.

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NOTICE

NOTE

NOTICE

NOTE

Hold

NOTICE

Hold

Turning On the Drum Module

1. If you have connected your drum module to other audio

devices such as powered speakers, ensure that the volume on all other devices is turned down fully.

2. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.

The drum module will turn on and its buttons will light up.

Turning Off the Drum Module

1. If you have connected your drum module to other audio

equipment, ensure that the volume on all other devices is turned down fully.

2. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.

The drum module will turn off and all button lights will go out.

• In certain modes of operation, the Auto Power-Off function will not turn off the drum module when the set time has elapsed. We recommend, therefore, that you always turn off the drum module manually when you are finished using it.

• If you expect the drum module to be inactive for a certain length of time while connected to other audio equipment, we recommend that you turn the volume on the other equipment fully down. Alternatively, you can disable the Auto Power-Off function to ensure that the drum module stays on.

• Settings for the Auto Power-Off function do not represent exact times and there may be some variation.

• By default, the Auto Power-Off time is set to 30 minutes.

 Quickly disabling Auto Power-Off

To quickly disable the Auto Power-Off function, turn on the drum module while holding down the [TRAINING] button. The function will remain off until you set a new Auto Power-Off time.

CAUTION

When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

The drum module automatically stores all current settings before it turns off. For this reason, please do not unplug the power adaptor until all button lights have gone out.

Auto Power-Off

The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns off the drum module after a certain period of inactivity. This helps to save energy should you forget to turn it off yourself.

The drum module automatically stores all current settings before it turns off.

 Setting the Auto Power-Off Function

You can set the amount of time that the Auto Power-Off function will wait before turning off the drum module. For details, see the description of the Auto Power-Off Time parameter from Menu Mode (page 53).

Restoring the Default Settings (Factory Set)

Straight out of the box, your drum module already contains a wide range of pre-programmed drum kits and songs. These default settings—collectively known as the Factory Set—can be conveniently restored at any time if you have accidentally overwritten them or wish to delete all of your own settings. To do so, use the Factory Set function as follows.

When you restore the Factory Set as described below, any changes you have made to parameters will be lost. Before proceeding, therefore, you should ensure that they contain no irreplaceable settings.

1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button and verify that the

drum module turns off.

2. Turn on the drum module while holding down the

[VOLUME+] button and the [VOLUME–] button.

The drum module’s lights will flash and the Factory Set will be restored.

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x c

, . ⁄0

Component Names & Functions

Control Panel

z Number buttons

• These buttons are used to select drum kits, songs, and training types. (pages 23, 25, 29)

• You can use them to enter a tempo directly. (page 28)

• In Menu Mode, they are used to select settings. (page

40)

• Also in Menu Mode, you can use them to enter setting values directly. (page 40)

x [KIT] button (page 23)

Use this button when you want to select a different drum kit.

c [SONG] button (page 25)

Use this button when you want to select a different song.

v [ ] (metronome) button (page 27)

• This button is used to start and stop the built-in metronome.

• In Training Mode, it is also used to start and stop training sessions.

b [] button

• Using this button, you can start and stop songs. (page

25)

• In Training Mode, it is also used to start and stop training sessions. (page 29)

n [ ] (Standby/On) button (page 20)

Use this button to turn the drum module on and off.

m [TRAINING] button (page 29)

This button is used to access Training Mode.

, [DRUM MUTE] button (page 25)

Using this button, you can mute and unmute drum parts from a practice drum pattern.

. [TEMPO] buttons (page 28)

Use these buttons to increase or decrease the tempo in steps of one BPM.

*: In Menu Mode, the [TEMPO] buttons can also be used to

increase or decrease settings.

⁄0 [VOLUME] buttons (page 19)

These buttons are used to adjust the overall volume of the drum module. Press the [VOLUME+] button to increase it and the [VOLUME–] button to decrease it.

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