Yamaha Audio DD-50 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adaptor 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

92-BP

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

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.

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.

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.

Serial No.

Purchase Date

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

• Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

• Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

• In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial 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

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of

America.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No. DD-50 Serial No.

Entsorgung leerer Batterien

Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.

(nur innerhalb Deutschlands)

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Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-50. The DD-50 has been developed to act and play like a drum set but with greater ease. Before you use the instrument, we recommend you to read through this manual.

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Taking Care of Your DD-50

Your DD-50 will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules given below:

■ Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.

● Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).

● High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source,

outside, or in a car during the daytime).

● Excessive humidity .

● Excessive dust.

● Strong vibration.

■ Power Supply

● T urn the power switch OFF when the instru-

ment is not in use.

● An AC adaptor, if used (the DD-50 runs from

either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time.

● Unplug the AC adaptor during electric

storms.

● Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same

AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality, operation errors, and possibly damage.

■ Turn Power OFF When Making

Connections

● To avoid damage to the instrument and other

devices to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables.

■ Handling and Transport

● Never apply excessive force to the controls,

connectors or other parts of the instrument.

● Always unplug cables by gripping the plug

firmly, not by pulling on the cable.

● Disconnect all cables before moving the

instrument.

● Physical shocks caused by dropping, bump-

ing, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage.

■ Cleaning

● Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft

cloth.

● A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove

stubborn grime and dirt.

● Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.

● Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the

instrument (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).

■ Electrical Interference

● This instrument contains digital circuitry and

may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

■ Data Backup

● Custom data and some settings (see page 21)

will be retained in memory even if the power switch is turned OFF as long as an AC power adaptor is connected or batteries are installed.

■ Service and Modification

● The DD-50 contains no user serviceable parts.

Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.

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Table of Contents

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Setting up the DD-50 3

Power Supply ................................................ 3

When Using headphones

(About the PHONES/AUX OUT jack) ............ 3

Contr ol Panel 4

Connecting the foot pedals 1/2 ..................... 5

Supplied Accessories ...................................5

Playing the Demo Song 6

● MASTER VOLUME.......................................6

● SONG VOLUME...........................................6

Play t he Pads/Pedals 7

Pad Names ................................................... 7

Assigning a Drum Kit to the

Pads and Pedals ........................................... 8

Assigning a Voice to Individual

Pads and Pedals (“CU” Custom Kit) .............8

REVERB ON/OFF ........................................9

● Select the REVERB Depth ............................9

CLICK ON/OFF............................................. 9

Tr y Recor ding 15

RECORD ....................................................15

Playback .....................................................15

Using the MIDI/Ut ilit y Mode 16

What is MIDI? .............................................16

What you can do with MIDI.........................16

Enter/Exit the MIDI/Utility Mode..................17

Setting the Clock......................................... 17

Local ON/OFF............................................. 18

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ............. 18

Setting the MIDI Note Number.................... 20

Initialize 21

● Data Backup ..............................................21

Tr oubleshoot ing 22

Playing a SONG 10

Selecting a SONG ......................................10

Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting..................10

Adjusting the TEMPO .................................11

Play along w ith a SONG 12

TRACK ON/OFF ......................................... 12

TAP START ................................................. 12

BREAK........................................................ 13

A-B REPEAT ............................................... 14

● Cancel the Repeat Points............................ 14

Dat a 23

Drum Voice List...........................................23

Drum Kit List ...............................................24

Song List.....................................................26

Drum Map ................................................... 27

Specifications.............................................. 28

MIDI Implementation Chart.........................29

Setting up the DD-50

Power Supply

Your DD-50 will run either from batteries or an optional power adaptor. Follow the instructions below

according to the power source you intend to use.

Using an AC-Adaptor (sold separately)

Connect the optional power adaptor (Yamaha PA-3 or PA-3B) to the DC IN 10-12V jack located on the unit’s left side panel, and plug the AC power adaptor into an AC power outlet.

DC IN 10 - 12V

• Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA-3 or PA-3B. Use of an incompatible adaptor may result in the instrument becoming hot or, irreparable damage to the DD-50. It may also result in fire. If the instrument is damaged due to use of an incompatible adaptor, YAMAHA is not responsible for the damage.

PA-3/

PA-3B

When Using Headphones (About the PHONES/AUX OUT Jack)

AC power socket

Installing Batteries

Open the battery compartment cover on the

underside of the DD-50.

OPEN

Insert six “C” size, R14, SUM-2 or equivalent

batteries. When inserting the batteries, be careful to follow the polarity markings in the illustration.

Close the battery compartment cover securely.

An optional set of stereo headphones (such as the Yamaha HPE-150 or HPE-3) can be connected to the PHONES/AUX OUT jack located on the side panel. When a pair of headphones is connected to the jack, the DD-50’s internal speakers will switch off automatically, perfect for private practice or late night playing. If you want to use an external sound system, the headphone jack can also be used to connect the DD-50 to a stereo system or mixing console. (Use a standard plug n pin plug adaptor to connect the DD-50 to a stereo system.)

* Turn the power OFF on all equipment before making any connections.

OPEN

• Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an optional AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the instrument.

• It is recommended that you replace worn batteries as soon as possible. When battery voltage drops, the DD-50’s display will dim and/or the sound will become distorted. When this occurs, replace the batteries with a complete set of six new batteries of the same type.

• NEVER mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, magnesium, etc.), batteries by different makers, or batteries from the same maker but of different types. Misuse may cause the instrument to become hot, result in fire, or battery leakage.

• Also, to prevent damage due to battery leakage, remove all of the batteries from the instrument when it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Batteries left in an unused instrument will also loose their power over time.

Control Panel

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Front Panel

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Page

1 POWER ON/OFF Switch...............................6

2 SONG VOLUME buttons ...............................6

3 PAD ASSIGN button ................................8, 19

4 KIT ASSIGN button .................................8, 20

5 SONG button ...............................................10

6 TEMPO button .............................................11

7 Display...........................................................8

8 MASTER VOLUME buttons ...........................6

9 REVERB button.............................................9

0 Track buttons

DRUM 1 button ......................................12, 17

DRUM 2 button ......................................12, 18

BASS button ................................................12

BACKING button....................................11, 12

DC IN 10 - 12V

PHONES / AUX OUT

POWER

OFF ON

SONG

VOLUME

MASTER VOLUME

REVERB

ASSIGN

PAD KIT

DRUM 2DRUM 1

PRESET TEMPO

! CLICK button .................................................9

@ DIAL...............................................................8

# START/STOP button....................................10

$ BREAK/TAP START button....................12, 13

% A-B REPEAT button.....................................14

^ DEMO button.................................................6

& Drum Pads (x 7) ............................................7

TEMPOSONG

CLICKBACKINGBASS

BEAT

Control Panel

)

START/ STOP

A-B REPEAT

BREAK/ TAPSTART

DEMO DD-50

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

PEDAL 1

PEDAL 2

Connecting the Foot Pedals (1/2)

The supplied foot pedals can be connected to the DD-50 to similarly play the drum set’s hi-hat pedal or bass drum voices or they can also be assigned to play other voices as well.

• Do not press the pedal while connecting it to the DD-50 or while turning on the power. (Connecting in this manner with the power on, the pedal’s function may be reversed.)

Side Panel (Left)

* DC IN 10-12V (AC Adaptor) Jack ..................3

( PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ..............................3

Side Panel (Right)

) MIDI IN/MIDI OUT Terminals .......................16

q PEDAL 1/2 Jacks...........................................5

● Supplied Accessories

Foot Pedal x 2 Drum Stick x 2 Owner’s Manual

Playing the Demo Song

To give you idea of the DD-50’s possibilities, it comes with a demonstration song. To playback the demo song:

POWER

OFF ON

DEMO

MASTER VOLUME

Small Large

1 Turn on the power

Turn the [POWER] switch ON.

2 Start the Demo Song

Press the [DEMO] button, the demo song will start playback.

● MASTER V OLUME

The overall volume level of the DD-50 is controlled by two [MASTER VOLUME] buttons (10 volume levels L0-L9).

Press the large [MASTER VOLUME] button to increase the overall volume by one level. Press the small [MASTER VOL- UME] button to decrease the overall volume one level. Holding down either of the buttons increases or decreases the volume level rapidly .

L0 < L5 > L9

Small < V olume Level > Large

*When the MASTER VOLUME is set to L0, the song ’s volume is silenced.

DEMO

SONG

VOLUME

Small Large

START/ STOP

A-B REPEAT

REC.

BREAK/ TAPSTART

● SONG V OLUME

The song’s volume level is controlled by the two [SONG V OLUME] buttons (10 volume levels L0-L9). (Demo Song, Song see

page 10) The SONG VOLUME can be used to adjust the balance between

the song accompaniment and your own performance on the pads. Press the large [SONG VOLUME] button to increase the song

volume by one level. Press the small [SONG VOLUME] button to decrease the song volume by one level. Holding either of the buttons increases or decreases the song volume level rapidly .

L0 < L5 > L9

Small < Volume Level > Large

* When the SONG VOLUME is set to L0, the song’s volume is silenced.

3 Stop the Demo Song

To stop playback, press either the [DEMO] button again or the

[START/STOP] button.

Play the Pads/Pedals

Strike the pad with the supplied drum sticks to play the drum voices. Drum Kit “00” is automatically chosen whenever the power is turned on (see the “Drum Kit List” page 24).

Striking the pads with different force results in relatively loud or soft sounds accordingly. Loudness of the sound may vary according to which part of the pad is struck.

Pad Names

A hi-hat sound is assigned to the Small Pad 3 (Drum Kit 00). Striking the Small Pad 3while pressing on Pedal 2 produces a closed hi-hat sound. Striking the pad without pressing the pedal produces an open hi-hat sound.

Small Pad 1

38: Crash

Cymbal (High)

Pad 2

16: High Tom (High)

Pad 1

8: Snare Drum (High)

Ex. shown, Drum Kit 00 : Standard 1

Small Pad 3

34: Hi-Hat

Close/Open

Small Pad 2

39: Ride Cymbal

Pad 3

18: Mid Tom (High)

Pad 4

20: Low Tom (High)

The bass drum voice is control-

Pedal 2

34: Hi-Hat Pedal

led by pressing Foot Pedal 1. Use Foot Pedal 2 to control the Hi-hat. (This is in the case of Drum Kit 00.)

Pedal 1

1: Bass Drum (Mid)

Play the Pads/Pedals

Assigning a Drum Kit to the Pads and Pedals

The DD-50 allows you to choose from 20 different Drum Kits (00-19 : see the “Drum Kit List” page 24) quickly and easily. 20 of the kits have preset voice combinations that will be set to the pads and pedals when the kit is selected. Select some different kits and try playing them.

The DD-50 also has one Custom Drum Kit allowing you to assign the desired voices to the seven pads or two pedals (see “Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals” below).

ASSIGN

PAD KIT

BEAT

1 Press the [KIT ASSIGN] button

Pressing the [KIT ASSIGN] button, the button’s lamp will light and

the currently selected Drum Kit number appears on the display .

2 Select a Drum Kit Number

Turn the DIAL to select a Drum Kit number. Drum Kit numbers will increase as the DIAL is turned to the right (clockwise), and decrease as the DIAL is turned to the left (counter-clockwise).

00 19 CU

Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals

(“CU” Custom Kit)

• Drum Kit number 00 is normally selected when the power is turned ON. However, if Auto Kit Select is set to OFF, the last Drum Kit selected before turning the power OFF, is automatically selected when the power is turned ON. (See “Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting” on page 11)

• The “CU” Drum Kit is the Custom Kit. Changes made to any one of the preset drum kits will be saved here. (See “Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals” below.)

The DD-50 contains a total of 75 high quality drum sounds (see the “Drum Voice List” page 23) that can be assigned to each of the 7 drum pads and 2 foot pedals. Try assigning some different voices to the “CU” Custom Drum Kit.

ASSIGN

PAD KIT

BEAT

1 Press the [PAD ASSIGN] button

number is shown in the display .

2 Select a Pad/Pedal

assigned voice number is shown in the display .

• Any change made to one of the preset drum kits will automatically be saved in the “CU” Custom Drum Kit.

• Both the Custom and “00” drum kit contents are the same until modified (see the “Drum Kit List” page 24).

Press the [P AD ASSIGN] button, Pad 1’s currently assigned voice

Strike any pad one time (or press a pedal), that pad’s/pedal’s currently

Play the Pads/Pedals

3 Select a Voice Number

You can select the voice by repeatedly striking the pad, repeatedly

pressing the pedal (while listening to the voice) or by turning the DIAL.

Striking the pad or pressing the pedal to select a voice.

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0 1 ........... ........... ...........73 74

PRESET TEMPO

SONG TEMPO

First, select a pad or pedal by striking or pressing it once. After the pad/pedal has been selected, every time the pad is struck or a pedal is pressed, voice numbers will increase by a value of one (1).

● Using the DIAL to select a voice.

Turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise), and voice numbers will increase. Turn the DIAL to the left (counter-clockwise), and voice numbers will decrease.

4 Play the Pads and Pedals

After assigning a voice to the desired pad/pedal, press the [SONG]

button. You can now play the voice you have assigned to the pad/pedal.

Repeat the previous steps for any or all of the DD-50’s pads and pedals

and try playing your own original drum kit.

REVERB ON/OFF

REVERB

CLICK

Different depths of the DD-50’s reverb effect can be selected to add to

the DD-50’s overall sound.

T o turn on the reverb effect, press the [REVERB] button. To turn off

the reverb effect, press the [REVERB] button again.

● Select the REVERB Depth

BEAT

When the reverb has been turned on, press and hold the [REVERB] button, turn the DIAL to select one of the three reverb depths that appear in the display. [r1], [r2], [r3].

Selecting [r3] adds the most reverb depth to the effect.

• REVERB Depth data is not transmitted or received via MIDI.

CLICK ON/OFF

The DD-50’s CLICK feature produces a metronome click to make the

tempo easier to follow and improve your timing while playing the pads.

To hear the metronome click, press the [CLICK] button. To turn the

click off, press the button once again.

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