Yamaha Dtxpress 3 User Manual

DRUM TRIGGER  MODULE
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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.WARNING:
 Do not place this product in a position where anyone could
walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any
kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use
an extension cord, the...

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-
tained 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....

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• 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.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

 REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY
• This instrument contains...

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Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTXPRESS III.
The DTXPRESS III is a compact drum trigger module that is equipped with \
an
AWM tone generator and sequencer functions.
To  get the most out of your DTXPRESS III, please read this manual carefully.
Also, after reading, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Inside this package
This package contains the following items. After opening the package, please check and makes sure that all the items In the
list are present.
• The DTXPRESS  III...

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Along with the drum trigger function found in the DTXPRESS III’s compact half-rack 1U size body is a 32
voice polyphonic tone generator compatible with the GM System Level 1 standard and 2-track sequencer all
especially designed for drummers.
You can use the DTXPRESS III in many situations such as live performance, rhythm practice, original song
creation and recording.
DTXPRESS III Main Features

 Drum Trigger Function
• 10 trigger input jacks and a hi-hat controller input jack are pro-
vided. Besides...

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 4
How to use the Manual ................................................................. 5
About the descriptions ................................................................. 5
Inside this package ....................................................................... 5
DTXPRESS III Main Features ...................................................... 6
Controls and Functions...

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q AUX IN Jack
Connect the output of an external audio device, etc., to this jack
(stereo mini jack). (P. 15)
This is convenient for playing along with music from a CD or
cassette player.
w AUX IN Volume (AUX IN VOL)
This volume control adjusts the volume of a CD or cassette player
connected to the AUX IN jack q.
e Head Phone Jack (PHONES)
Connect a pair of headphones to this jack to monitor the
DTXPRESS III. (P. 15)
r Power Switch/Master Volume (POWER/VOL)
Switches the power ON/OFF and controls the...

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• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEs] button to mute
the drum voice during playback (Rhythm Mute Function).
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEt] button to dis-
play the Song Tempo Setting (P. 20)
!8  Select Button [SEL]
• Use these buttons to move the cursor.
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SEL>] button to switch
to the “Groove Check Function”. (P. 19)
@0 MIDI IN/OUT Jack
These jacks are for the transmission and reception of MIDI data to
and from external MIDI devices....

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

 Connecting the pads
Referring to the illustration shown below, connect the output cable from each pad to each Trigger Input Jack located on the rear panel of the
DTXPRESS III.
The Trigger Input Jacks are all labeled (1 KICK, etc.) so make sure you connect each pad to its...