YAMAHA DTX500 User Guide

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 with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations.

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

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.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. The DTX500 is a compact drum trigger module that includes a wealth of rich, high-quality drum voices and is compatible with snare pads equipped with a pad controller. It also has a comprehensive variety of features that help you build your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that helps you tighten your timing, and a versatile, multi-function metronome for enhancing your practice sessions. Moreover, it provides a large selection of preset songs that you can play along with and improve your ability in a variety of musical styles. To get the most out of your DTX500, please read this manual carefully. After reading through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to it again as needed.

Accessories

Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner’s Manual (this book)

*May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual

• [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc.

Panel buttons and controls are indicated with [ ] (brackets).

• [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT], etc.

This means to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button.

•[

]/[

], etc.

This means that you can use either the [

• “Completed!”, etc.

Words in quotation marks indicate a message shown on the LCD display.

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

] button or [

] button in the operation.

About the pads

This Owner’s Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connected to the DTX500. Note that these were the latest models at the time this Owner’s Manual was produced. For details about more recently released models, refer to the following website.

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/

DTX500 Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual 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:

Power supply/AC power adaptor

• Do not place the power 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.

• 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 3) 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.

Water warning

• 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 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.

Fire warning

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

Do not open

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

If you notice any abnormality

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device 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.

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:

Power supply/AC power adaptor

• 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.

Location

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

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• 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.

• Use only the 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.

Connections

• 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.

Handling caution

• 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.

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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 power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, 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.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL:

stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS:

Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en

Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of damage to the product, data or 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 or damage to the internal components.

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

Saving data

• Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM (while a “now storing...” message is shown). Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This means that this instrument may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time.

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 and LCD screens 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.

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Main Features

The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality 32-polyphony tone generator that produces realistic voices, includes a high-performance, multi-function metronome, a built-in sequencer and a variety of songs—all combined into a compact, portable package. The DTX500 is an exceptionally versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of situations such as live performance, personal practice, and much more.

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Drum Triggers

• The DTX500 drum trigger module is compatible with the new pads (XP series.)

• Built into the unit are twelve trigger input jacks and a hi-hat controller jack. The instrument also features jacks that are compatible with two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that transmit different signals depending on the area that is hit). Moreover, the snare drum jack is compatible with pad-controller-equipped pads. This lets you adjust the ‘virtual’ snares and the tuning—just as you would with an acoustic snare drum. All in all, the DTX500 has the operability, functionality and performance that is virtually equivalent to an acoustic drum kit.

•You can connect the DTX500 to an acoustic drum kit by using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. The setup data such as the trigger input types and sensitivity can be customized to suit your playing preferences, style and particular setup.

• Also included in the unit are 50 preset drum kits which naturally contain acoustic drum kits, and cover a wide range of music genres, such as rock, funk, jazz, reggae, Latin, etc. Moreover, User kit memory is available for storing 20 sets. With this, you can set up your own original drum kits using the various drum voices.

* The word “trigger” refers to the means by which hitting a pad sends a signal to the DTX500 as to what sound to play on the built-in

tone generator and how loud the sound should be played.

Tone Generator

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• The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with 32-voice polyphony that produces dynamic voices or exceptional realism. The voices—totalling 427—cover a wide range sounds, such as authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, sound effects, and much more. The instrument also features a built-in high-quality digital reverb for enhancing the sound.

High-performance Metronome

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• The DTX500 provides with a comprehensive, multi-function metronome, allowing various click settings for each note value. Each note value can be assigned its own separate click sound and pitch. You can also set a timer that will determine when the click stops and set breaks which how many measures the click will play and then be muted.

• The DTX500 also features a “Tap” function that lets you set the tempo for the song or click by tapping in tempo on a pad to any tempo you like. This lets you set whatever tempo you desire for playing or practicing.

Sequencer

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• The built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. Two functions that make the DTX500 great for practice are the Drum Mute Function, which mutes a speciﬁc drum part, and the Bass Solo function, which lets you play along with just the song’s bass part. The DTX500 also allows you to record your performance in real time—and allows you to play along with your recorded performance data.

• In addition to one main song that is controlled from the panel, three pad songs can be individually controlled and simultaneously played by trigger input from the pads.

Groove Check

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• The Groove Check function monitors your playing and provides instant feedback on your rhythmic skills, providing a powerful way to quickly improve your technique. It includes a Rhythm Gate function that produces sounds only if your timing is accurate, and also has a Challenge mode that evaluates your playing, giving you a letter grade—and makes mastering the drums easier and more fun than ever before.

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Interface

•A MIDI OUT jack on the rear panel lets you connect other devices and play sounds from an external tone generator or synchronize the metronome with an external sequencer. Also provided are an AUX IN jack, which lets you plug in and play along with an external audio device, such as a CD player or MD player, and a headphones jack for convenient practice without disturbing others.

DTX500 Owner’s Manual

Introduction ............................................................3

Accessories...............................................................3

About the Descriptions and Conventions

in this Manual ............................................................3

Main Features ...........................................................6

Controls and Functions.........................................8

Top Panel..................................................................8

Rear Panel ................................................................9

Connections ....................................................10

1 Connecting the Pads ..........................................10

Setting up with Acoustic Drums.......................10

2 Setting Up the Power Supply.............................. 10

3 Connecting to Speakers or Headphones............ 10

4 Turning the Power On.........................................11

5 Selecting the Trigger Setup ................................12

Time to Play.....................................................13

Using the Groove Check Function ............... 22

Groove Check Mode............................................... 22

Record Your Performance............................. 24

Recording System .................................................. 24

Create Your Own Original Drum Kit ............. 26

Factory Set ............................................................. 33

Trigger Setup Edit.......................................... 34

Trigger Setup procedure......................................... 34

Explanations of Each Display Page........................ 35

Error Messages ................................................... 38

Troubleshooting.................................................. 38

Index..................................................................... 40

Adjusting the Hi-hat.................................................14

Pad Controller Settings ...........................................15

Playing Along With the Click .........................16

Click Out Select.......................................................18

Tap Tempo Function ...............................................19

LED Display Setting ................................................19

Playing Along With a Song ............................20

Pad Function Settings .............................................21

Appendix.............................................................. 41

LCD Displays .......................................................... 41

MIDI Implementation Chart..................................... 44

Drum Voice List ...................................................... 45

Preset Drum Kit List................................................ 46

Preset Song List .................................................... 46

Specifications.......................................................... 47

MIDI Data Format ...................................................47

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Controls and Functions

Top Panel

8.8.8.

~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~

Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT)

(p. 12)

(p. 13)

•For entering the Drum Kit Select display

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Trigger Setup Select page

• This button can also be used to temporarily mute all sounds of all voices.

Click button (CLICK)

•For entering the Click (Metronome) Setting page. (p. 16)

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [CLICK] button to enter the Groove Check Setting display

Song button (SONG

•For entering the Song Select page

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG enable recording standby mode for the DTX500.

• Press this button to start/stop song playback or recording.

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(p. 22)

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(p. 20)

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] button to

Shift button (SHIFT)

Holding this button and pressing another speciﬁc button switches to the function printed above each button on the top panel.

Select buttons (

•For selecting an item you want to edit (the selected item ﬂashes). If there are multiple pages either before or after the page currently displayed, the buttons are used to view the next or previous page. Hold the button to continuously move the ﬂashing cursor.

• Press these two buttons together to scroll continuously back and forth through the pages. Holding the [ pressing the [ holding the [ to the next.

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [ select the trigger input you want to edit.

] button moves to the previous page while

] button ﬁrst and pressing the [

)

] button ﬁrst and

] button moves

]/[

] buttons to

Click ON/OFF button ( ON/OFF)

p. 16

•For starting/stopping the click sound (metronome). (

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ON/OFF] button to enter the Tap Tempo Setting page. (p. 19)

)

u Save/Enter button (SAVE/ENTER)

•For saving data or executing an operation (Enter).

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to enter the Utility page, which is used to make overall settings for operating the DTX500.

i Click lamp

The red lamp lights on the ﬁrst beat of every measure when the click or a song is playing. The other beats are indicated with a green light.

o LED display

For indicating the tempo, the number selected in the current page, or the click timer depending on the setting made. (p. 19)

!0 LCD display

For displaying important information and data used in operating the DTX500.

!1 Jog dial

Rotate the jog dial to change the value selected with the cursor (the ﬂashed item to be edited) in the display. Rotate the dial to the right (clockwise) to increase the value, and to the left to decrease. The jog dial can also be used to change the layer (A/B) and for Drum mute.

Hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate the knob to change the current tempo.

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Rear Panel

Controls and Functions

!2 !3 !6 !7 !8!5

!4 !9 @0 @1

!2 MIDI OUT jack

For sending data from the DTX500 to an external MIDI device. With this jack, you can use the DTX500 as a control device to trigger voices from an external tone generator, or synchronize song playback or the click of the DTX500 with the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11)

!3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9)

For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to receive trigger signals.

Connect external pads such as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below each input. (p. 10)

1SNARE ..................... Compatible with three-zone pads and the pad

controller.

2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !, 4TOM3/ @, 8KICK/ 9

.............................. Mono x 2 inputs

A Y-shaped cable (stereo plug—mono jack x 2; refer to the illustration below) can be used to trigger inputs 9, 0, !, and @ (monaural pad). Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is connected to this jack with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on the KP125W/125/65 can be used as the input for input jacks 9, 0,

!, or @.

5RIDE, 6CRASH .....Compatible with three-zone pads.

7HI HAT .....................Compatible with stereo pads (with switches)

● Y-shaped cable

Stereo phone plug

Mono phone jack

!4 Hi-hat controller jack (HI HAT CONTROL)

For connecting a hi-hat controller.

* Use a cable with a stereo plug (shown below) when connect-

ing a hi-hat controller.

Double insulator

!5 Output jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R)

For connecting the DTX500 to an external ampliﬁer, mixer, etc.

For mono playback use the L/MONO jack. For stereo playback connect both L and R jacks. (p. 10)

!6 Headphones jack (PHONES)

Connect a set of stereo headphones to this jack to monitor the DTX500. (p. 10)

!7 AUX IN jack

Connect the output of an external audio device, etc., to this jack (stereo mini jack). (p. 11)

This is convenient for playing along with music from a CD player, etc.

* Use the volume control on the external device to adjust the

volume balance.

!8 Master Volume (VOLUME)

Adjusts the DTX500’s overall volume (output level of the signal sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease it.

!9 DC IN terminal (12V)

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to this terminal. To prevent the adaptor from becoming unplugged, secure the cable to the cable clip.

@0 Cable clip

Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10)

@1 Standby/On Switch

The power is turned on when the button is set to this position: (>). The power is off when set this way: (?).

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1 Connections

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

Headphones

Monitor system for the DTX series MS100DR, MS50DR, etc.

OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks

PHONES jack

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to set up the DTX500. Read these instructions carefully and in the following order to ensure that the instrument sounds and operates properly: 1 Connecting the Pads → 2 Setting Up the Power Supply (p. 10) → 3 Connecting to Speakers or Head- phones (p. 10) → 4 Turning the Power On (p. 11) → 5 Selecting the Trigger Setup (p. 12)

You’ll need to change the Trigger Settings of the DTX500 according to the type of drum set you are using. If the setting is not appropriate, problems may occur—such as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. Refer to the “Selecting the Trigger Setup” section on page 12 on how to select the appropriate setup.

1 Connecting the Pads

!! IMPORTANT !!

Referring to the illustration below, connect the output cable from each pad to each Trigger Input jack located on the rear panel of the DTX500. For details, see the Assembly Manual that comes with the drum set you are using.

CAUTION

•To prevent electric shock and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the DTX500 and all related devices before making any connections to the DTX500’s input and output jacks.

Setting up with Acoustic Drums

The DTX500 can be played from an acoustic drum kit if the kit is ﬁtted with an optional set of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are properly connected to the input jacks of the DTX500.

2 Setting Up the Power Supply

A special power source adaptor supplies power to the DTX500.

2-1. Make sure that the Standby/On Switch of the DTX500 is

set to the standby (?) position.

• Make sure that the power adaptor’s cord is not bent at an extreme angle when wrapping the cord around the clip. Doing this can damage or sever the cord and create a ﬁre hazard.

2-3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.

• Please use the speciﬁed AC power adaptor. The use of any other adaptors may cause irregular operation or damage to the device.

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the DTX500. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the DTX500.

• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the DTX500, or during electrical storms.

3 Connecting to Speakers or

Headphones

Since the DTX500 has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it.

2-2. Connect the DC plug of the included AC power adaptor to

the DC IN terminal on the rear panel.

To prevent the cord from being unplugged accidentally,

wrap the cord around the cable clip and secure it.

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CAUTION

Audio equipment

(ﬁrst mixer, then ampliﬁer)

DTX500 (MIDI Master)

MIDI slave

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1 Connections

NOTICE

• Whenever making connections, make sure that the plug on the cable being used corresponds to the type of jack on the device.

OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (standard mono phone)

These jacks allow you to connect the DTX500 to an external ampliﬁer + speakers and produce full, ampliﬁed sound, or connect the DTX500 to audio recording equipment for recording your own performance.

* Use the DTX500’s OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connect-

ing to a device with a mono input.

●

PHONES jack (standard stereo phone jack)

Use the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to adjust the headphone volume.

CAUTION

• Do not use the DTX500 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.

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AUX IN jack (stereo mini phone jack)

The audio output from a MP3 player or CD player connected to the AUX IN jack can be mixed with the sound of the DTX500 and transmitted via the OUTPUT jacks or PHONES jack. This jack can be used when you want to play along with your favorite songs.

* Use the volume control on the external device (MP3 player,

etc.) to adjust the volume balance.

4Turning the Power On

4-1. Make sure the volume settings of the DTX500 and external

devices are turned down to the minimum.

4-2.

Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On

Switch on the rear panel of the DTX500, then turn on the

power of the ampliﬁers.

4-3.

To turn off the power, press the Standby/On Switch

again.

• Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still ﬂowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DTX500 for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

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Connecting a Mixer or MIDI Devices

Make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to the minimum. Then turn on the every device in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (controllers), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, ampliﬁers, speakers, etc.).

When powering down the setup, ﬁrst turn down the volume for each audio devices, then switch off each device in the reverse order (ﬁrst audio equipment, then MIDI).

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MIDI OUT jack

The MIDI functions on the DTX500 lets you play voices on an external tone generator with the pads of the DTX500, or synchronize the DTX500’s song or click playback with the playback of an external sequencer.

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that enables you to connect instruments and computers—of different manufacturers and different types—and transmit performance and other data among them.

* Also, use a MIDI cable that is not more than 15 meters in

length. Using a longer cable may result in irregular operation and other problems.

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5 Selecting the Trigger Setup

This setting lets you select the Trigger Setup that most closely matches the trigger output levels and functions of your pads.

Use the operation described below to select the Trigger Setup you want to use.

● Procedure

5-1. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to view Page 1 in

the Trigger Setup Select display (TRG1).

TRG1~~~еееееееее 1~:XP~Med~~~~~~‚

5-2. Rotate the jog dial to select the Trigger Setup that matches

the drum kit you are using.

TRG1~~~еееееееее 5~:STD~Med~~~~~‚

Tr igger Setup

NOTE

• If you want to replace some of the pads from your drum set, or if you need to solve any crosstalk problems, the operation “Trigger Setup Edit” on page 34 describes how to make a detailed setting for each pad after the above setting is done. If you have created a setup for these reasons, that setup can be saved to one of the Trigger Setup locations (8-11).

● About Connecting Pads

• The DTX500’s input jack parameters are preset with settings suitable for pads when an appropriate Trigger Setup is selected. If you intend to connect any other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack’s parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be changed to settings that suit the particular pad. Pad sensitivity is set in the Trigger Setup Select display’s Page 3 [TRG3 Gain] setting (p. 36).

•Pad-controller-equipped pads like the XP100SD, TP100, etc., can be connected to Trigger Input jack 1SNARE.

• Three-zone pads like the TP65S, PCY155/150S, PCY135/ 130SC, etc., can be connected to Trigger Input jacks 5RIDE and 6CRASH.

• 7HI HAT is a stereo input type jack. Pads equipped with trigger switches like the TP65S, PCY65S, PCY130S, etc. can be connected to this jack.

• The 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !, 4TOM3/ @ jacks corre- spond to a two-trigger input that uses a stereo jack for L and R. A Y-shaped cable (stereo plug—mono jack x 2) can be used to input two trigger signals.

• The 8KICK/ 9 jack accepts a two-trigger input using a stereo cable and jack for L and R signals. A Y-shaped cable (stereo plug—mono jack x 2) can be used to input two trigger signals. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is connected to the DTX500’s input jack 9 with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on the KP125W/125/65 can be used as the input for Input jack 9.

• In addition to the 8KICK/ 9 jack, the 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/

, and 4 TOM3/ @ jacks can be used to con-

nect a second bass drum pedal to create a double-bass drum set.

● Trigger Setup List

No. Name Features

1 XP Med

Drum Set with new pads

2 XP Dyna

3 SP Med

4 SP Dyna

5 STD Med

6 STD Dyna

7 DT10/20 — Use for DT10/20 drum trigger systems applied to acoustic drums.

UserTrig —

* In the default setting, “1: XP Med” is selected.

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for DTXPRESS IV Special Drum Set

for DTXPRESS IV

Standard Drum Set

Normal Setting

Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allowing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range. Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other pads).

Normal Setting

Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are made using Trigger Setup Edit on page 34.)

2 Time to Play

KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ ”S01:OakCustom~‚

KIT3~~~ƒsnare~~ ”~~Volume=120~~‚

KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ ”~~Volume=120~~‚

Volume (0–127)

Pad (Input jack)

Layer (˙/¶)

Now that your DTX500 is properly connected, it’s time to make some music!

Play the DTX500

While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise the overall volume to a comfortable level.

The trigger input level will be displayed in the bar graph in the upper right corner of the display. The bar graph indicates the input levels of the following input jacks.

KIT1~~~∑еееееш¥е

Bar graph

1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

Bar graph (from left) Corresponding input jacks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Select a Drum Kit

A ‘Drum Kit’ is a collection of drum sounds (or voices) that play when you hit the pads. Try selecting some of the Drum Kits (1–50) and enjoy the variety of sounds and drum setups available.

* Preset Drum Kit List (p. 46)

Rotate the jog dial to select a Drum Kit.

1 SNARE 2 TOM1/ 0 3 TOM2/ ! 4 TOM3/ @ 5 RIDE 6 CRASH 7 HI HAT 8 KICK 8 PAD 9

KIT1~~~еееееееее 1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

Drum kit Number Drum kit Name

Change the Volume for Each Pad

Change the volume for each pad and adjust the overall balance of the Drum Kit.

Press the [ page.

The following display appears and the ﬂashing cursor is at “

˙” in the LCD.

Press the [ “S” position, the ﬁrst character of “S01:OakCustom”.

Press the [

Use the [ item (the cursor ﬂashes). When the page only contains a single item, pressing the [ previous page.

* The “‚” mark on the lower right side of the display indicates

that a succeeding page is available. Likewise, the “”” mark on the lower left side of the display indicates that a previous page is available.

In the KIT 3 page, hit the pad for which you want to change the volume. The selected pad (input jack) is shown in the upper half of the display. Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume (the value is ﬂashing) of the pad.

* Some drum voices have two voices in a layer (in other words,

two voices sound at the same time when a pad is hit). In case of two-layer voices, select the side of the display (press the [ mark ﬂashes, and use the jog dial to select) then adjust each volume.

>] button once in the previous Drum Kit Select

>] button again to move the ﬂashing cursor to the

>] button twice to view the KIT 3 page.

<]/[>] buttons in this manner to select the desired

<]/[>] buttons will select the next or

or ¶ mark in the upper right

<]/[>] buttons so that the

Try out the different drum kits and select one drum kit you like.

* Some Drum Kits have pad songs and drum loops that start

playback when the corresponding pad is hit.

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UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~~5‚

UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20‚

NOTICE

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “KIT3” in the display

once the volume is changed, indicating that the kit has been edited. This asterisk will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is carried out. If a different drum kit is selected, etc., before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will return to their original condition. If you want to keep changes made to the data, make sure you carry out the Store operation.

KIT3*~~™tom1~~~˙ ”~~Volume=110~~‚

Change the Output Sound Quality

Use the Master Equalizer found on Utility Page 5 to change the output sound quality. Overall settings for the DTX500 are set in the Utility pages.

First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to view the Utility pages.

Utility (Page 1)

UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

Adjusting the Hi-hat

Hi-hat adjustment is used to determine the point at which the hi-hat closes when the hi-hat pedal (foot controller) is pressed. You can also set the threshold at which foot ‘splashes’ are produced.

* This setting is only valid when a foot controller is con-

nected to the HI HAT CONTROL jack. The setting has no effect on a foot controller connected to any other jack.

Operation

1. Press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to view

Utility Page 1. Use this display to adjust the hi-hat.

2. To set the point at which the hi-hat closes, move the

ﬂashing cursor to the “HHofs=” value then use the jog dial to adjust the value. The range of adjustment is -32 to 0 to +32. Smaller values produce a shallower closing point.

Press the [

>] button ﬁve times to view Utility Page 5.

UTIL5~MasterEQ ”Lo=+~2~Hi=+~2~‚

Now use the Master Equalizer (two-band shelving type) setting to change the sound quality. “Lo=” is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and “Hi=” for the high-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB). Press the [ item you want to set, then rotate the jog dial to set its value.

<]/[>] buttons to move the ﬂashing cursor to the

UTIL5~MasterEQ ”Lo=+~8~Hi=+~0~‚

You can also adjust or set the individual pad voices, tuning, reverb type/level, and other settings that ﬁne tune the DTX500 (p. 26).

To set the ease at which foot splashes are produced, move the ﬂashing cursor to the “T=” value then use the jog dial to adjust the value.

Settings include “off” and a range of 1 to 127. Larger values make foot splashes that are long and easier to produce. When this is set to “off,” foot splashes are not produced.

*Too high a value will make foot splashes too easy to pro-

duce, resulting in the continuous production of foot splashes when the pedal is held down continuously.

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TRG1~~~еееееееее 1~:XP Med~~~~~~‚

TRG2*~ƒsnare~~0% ”Type=SN-1~~~~~‚

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “TRG2” in the dis-

play if the data has been changed. This asterisk will disappear after the Store operation (p. 34) is carried out. If a different drum kit is selected or the power is turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will return to their original condition. If you want to use the selected pad again, make sure to carry out the Store operation.

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Pad Controller Settings

When a pad-controller-equipped pad (XP100SD, etc.) is connected, you can adjust the snares setting and tightness, tuning, or tempo by rotating the pad controller knob of the pad.

Operation

In the default setting, you can adjust the snares setting and tightness using the pad controller of the XP100SD (the snare drum pad). To use functions other than the snares adjustment, change the setting as follows.

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Drum Kit Select display.

KIT1~~~_________ 1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

Next, continue pressing the [>] button until Page 22 of the Drum Kit Select pages is called up.

Rotate the jog dial to change the value for “

PadCtl=

tions.

off snares

tuning

tempo ...... Adjusting the tempo

”. You can select from the following func-

.......... No function is assigned.

.... Adjusting the snares setting and tight-

ness (also affects the open rim sound)

.... Tuning adjustment (also affects the open

rim sound)

Operation with pad controller)

Here’s how you can use the pad with pad controller (XP100SD) as a snare drum.

Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500.

Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to view the Tr igger Setup display.

Next, press the [>] button once to view the following display (pad type). Hit the snare pad to view “ of the display, then rotate the jog dial to set “

(Replacing the pad with one equipped

* The other trigger input jacks other than the 1 SNARE are

not compatible with pad-controller-equipped pads. The pad controller will not work if this type of pad is connected to a trigger input jack other than 1 SNARE.

Type=SN-1

ƒsnare

.”

” in the upper half

KIT22* ”PadCtl=tuning~‚

NOTICE

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “KIT22” in the

display if the data has been changed. This asterisk will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is carried out. If a different drum kit is selected or the power is turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will return to their original condition. If you want to keep changes made to the data, make sure to carry out the Store operation.

NOTICE

Now you are ready to use the pad-controllerequipped pad. See the section “Operation” in the left column to change the function you want to use for the pad controller.

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YAMAHA DTX500 User Guide

Introduction

Accessories

About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual

PRECAUTIONS

Main Features

Contents

Controls and Functions

Top Panel

Rear Panel

1 Connections

1 Connecting the Pads

Setting up with Acoustic Drums

2 Setting Up the Power Supply

4Turning the Power On

5 Selecting the Trigger Setup

2 Time to Play

Adjusting the Hi-hat

Pad Controller Settings