Yamaha Dvx 700 Owners Manual

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DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
DTX700
Read firstOwner’s Manual (Setup / Basic Operation) : 
This booklet
Reference Manual (Detailed Operation)
Read when 
necessary
Read when 
necessaryData List : 
Separate booklet
Please download from this web page: 
   http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/
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Owner’s Manual
(Setup / Basic Operation)
(see 
page 6 fo r Table of Co ntents)
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes  batteries or an external po wer s upply (adapter). DO 
NOT connect this prod uct to any power s upply or adapter other than one 
descri bed in the man ual, on the name plate, or specifically recom-
mended  by Yamaha.
This prod uct should be u sed only  with the components s upplied or; a 
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended  by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is 
used, please observe all safety markings and instr uctions that accom-...

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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this man ual in a safe place for fu tu re 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, and do not excessively bend or...

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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.
• 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...

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DTX700 Drum Trigger Module.
To get the most out of your new instrument, be  sure to read this owner’s manual carefully.
And after reading through this manual, be  sure to store it in a safe place so 
that you can refer back to it again as needed.
Using the Manuals
Owner’s Manual – this booklet (Setup / Basic Operation)
This paper manual describes th e basic operations performed vi a the DTX700’s control panel.
Data List
The Data List...

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Contents
Welcome ................................................................5
Using the Manuals ................................................5
Bundled items .......................................................5
Contents.................................................................6
First Steps.................................................7
Quick Start Guide .....................................8
Component Names & Functions ........................ 10
Control Panel...

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First Steps
Open the boxes to reveal their contents.
 DTX700 Dr um Trigger Mod ule (main  unit)
 Racks s uch as the RS500 and RS700
 Pad sets s uch as the DTP700C, DTP700P, DTP750C, and 
DTP750P
Assemble your kit.
 Assem ble the racks.
m Refer to the assem bly man uals that came  with you r racks 
(RS500, RS700, etc.).
 unt the pads and the DTX700 on the racks.
m Refer to the assem bly man uals that came  with you r pad 
sets (DTX700K, DTX750K, etc.).
Connect your kit.
 Connect yo...

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Quick Start Guide
qPress the [KIT]  button.
w Tu rn the dial to select ne w 
so unds.
q Press the [SONG]  button.
w Tu rn the dial to select a ne w song.
e Press the [F3]  button to start the 
song.
Yo u can also assign sou nds individually to 
each of the pads (page 25 of Basic Opera-
tion).
Yo u can press the [F2]  button to silence 
the song’s dr um part (page 38 of Basic 
Operation).
Choosing sounds to play (page 25 of Basic Operation)
Playing along with a song (page 36 of...

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Quick Start Guide
qPress the [CLICK]  button.
w Tu rn the dial to set the tempo.
e Press the [ ]  button to start the 
metronome.
q Press the [REC]  button.
w Press the [ >/
] bu tton to start 
recording.
e When yo u have finished playing, 
press the [ >/
] bu tton once again 
to stop recording.
Yo u can also  use the [ >/] bu tton to start 
and stop play back of yo ur recorded perfor-
mance (page 48 of Basic Operation).
Practicing with a metronome (page 41 of Basic Operation)...

Setup
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Component Names & Functions
q[PHONES] volume knob  (page 13)
This knob controls the vol ume of a udio ou tput from the 
[PHONES] jack. T urn clock wise to increase the vol ume 
or co unter-clock wise to decrease it.
w [MASTER] knob  (page 19)
This knob controls the DTX700 master vol ume (i.e., 
the vol ume at the OUTPUT jacks). T urn clock wise to 
increase the vol ume or cou nter-clockwise to decrease 
it.
e Display  (page 29)
This LCD screen sho ws information and data...