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/
Read on paper
Owner’s Manual
(Setup / Basic Operation)
(see 
page 6 fo r Table of Co ntents)
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							2DTX700  Owner’s Manual
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-
pany the accessory prod uct.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: 
The information contained in this man ual is b elieved to b e correct at the 
time of printing. Ho wever, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify 
any of the specifications  witho ut notice or o bligation to u pdate existing  units.
This prod uct, either alone or in com bination with an amplifier and head-
phones or speaker/s, may  be capable of prod ucing sound levels that 
co uld cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods 
of time at a high vol ume level or at a level that is  uncomfortable. If yo u 
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you sho uld cons ult an 
audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The lo uder the sound, the shorter the time period before 
damage occ urs.
NOTICE: 
Service charges inc urred due to a lack of kno wledge relating to ho w a 
function or effect w orks (when the unit is operating as designed) are not 
covered  by the man ufacturer’s  warranty, and are therefore the o wners 
responsi bility. Please st udy this manual carefully and cons ult your dealer 
before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: 
Yamaha strives to prod uce products that are  both user safe and environ-
mentally friendly. We sincerely  believe that o ur products and the prod uc-
tion methods used to prod uce them, meet these goals. In keeping  with 
both the letter and the spirit of the la w, w e w ant you to be a ware of the 
follo wing:
Battery Notice:
This prod uct MAY contain a small non-rechargea ble  battery w hich (if 
applica ble) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of  bat-
tery is approximately five years. When replacement  becomes necessary, 
contact a q ualified service representative to perform the replacement. This prod
uct may also use “household” type  batteries. Some of these 
may  be rechargeab le. Make sure that the battery  being charged is a 
rechargeab le type and that the charger is intended for the  battery being 
charged.
When installing  batteries, never mix old  batteries with ne w ones, and 
never mix different types of  bat
teries. Batteries MUST be installed cor-
rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may resu lt in overheating and 
battery case r upture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassem ble, or incinerate any  battery. Keep all batter-
ies a way from children. Dispose of  used batteries promptly and as regu -
lated  by the la ws in yo ur area. Note: Check  with any retailer of ho usehold 
type  batteries in yo ur area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Sho uld this product  become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason 
its  usef ul life is considered to  be at an end, please o bserve all local, 
state, and federal reg ulations that relate to the disposal of prod ucts that 
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If yo ur dealer is  unable to assist yo u, 
please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: 
The name plate is located on the  bottom of the product. The model num-
ber, serial n umber, po wer requirements, etc., are located on this plate. 
Yo u should record the model n umber, serial n umber, and the date of p ur-
chase in the spaces provided  below and retain this man ual as a perma-
nent record of yo ur purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL92-BP  (b ottom)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This prod uct, when installed as indicated in the instr uctions contained 
in this man ual, meets FCC req uirements. Modifications not expressly 
approved  by Yamaha may void yo ur authority, granted  by the FCC, to 
use the prod uct.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this prod uct to accessories and/or 
another prod uct use only high q uality shielded ca bles. Cab le/s sup-
plied w ith this prod uct MUST be used. Follo w all installation instr uc-
tions. Fail ure to follo w instr uctions co uld void yo ur FCC authorization 
to  use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has b een tested and found to comply with the 
req uirements listed in FCC Reg ulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital 
devices. Compliance  with these req uirements provides a reasonab le 
level of ass urance that yo ur use of this prod uct in a residential envi-
ronment  will not res ult in harmf ul interference  with other electronic 
devices. This equipment generates/ uses radio frequencies and, if not 
installed and  used according to the instr uctions found in the  users 
man ual, may ca use interference harmf ul to the operation of other 
electronic devices. Compliance w ith FCC regulations does not guar- antee that interference 
will not occ ur in all installations. If this prod uct 
is fo und to be the so urce of interference,  which can be determined  by 
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON” , please try to eliminate the problem  by 
using one of the follo wing meas ure
 s:
Relocate either this product or the device that is  being affected by the 
interference. 
Utilize po wer o utlets that are on different  branch (circuit breaker or 
fuse) circ uits 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 ri bbon lead, change the lead-in to 
co-axial type ca ble.
If these corrective meas ures do not produce satisfactory res ults, 
please contact the local retailer a uthorized to distribute this type of 
product. If yo u can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact 
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 
Orangethorpe Ave, B uena Park, CA90620
The a bove statements apply ONLY to those products distri buted b y 
Yamaha Corporation of America or its s ubsidiaries.
* This applies only to prod ucts distri buted  by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., B uena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Eq uipment : Dr um Trigger Mod ule
Model Name : DTX700 This device complies 
with Part 15 of the FCC R ules.
Operation is s ubject to the follo wing t wo conditions:
1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and
2) this device m ust accept any interference received incl uding interfer-
ence that may ca use undesired operation.
See  user man ual instr uctions if interference to radio reception is s uspected.
* This applies only to prod ucts distri buted  by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)
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							DTX700  Owner’s Manual3
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 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 57) 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.
• 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. • 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 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:
• 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. • 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.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptorLocation
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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 minimum  levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the 
instrument to set the desired listening level. • 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.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. 
Even when the power switch is in standby status, 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.
NOTICE
To avoid the possi bility of malf unction/ damage to the prod uct, damage to data, or damage to other property, follo w the notices 
b elo w.
 Handling and Maintenance
 Do not u se the instr ument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo eq uipment, mo bile phone, or other electric devices. Other wise, the 
instr ument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
 Do not expose the instr ument to excessive d ust or vi brations, or extreme cold or heat (s uch as in direct s unlight, near a heater, 
or in a car d uring the day) to prevent the possi bility of panel disfig uration, damage to the internal components or  unsta ble oper-
ation. (Verified operating temperat ure range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
 Do not place vinyl, plastic or r ubber objects on the instr ument, since this might discolor the panel or key board.
 When cleaning the instr ument, u se a soft, dry/dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not  use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fl uids, or 
chemical-impregnated  wiping cloths.
 Saving data
 Saved data may  be lost du e to malf unction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a USB storage device/external device 
s u ch as a comp uter.
 To protect against data loss thro ugh media damage,  we recommend that yo u save yo ur important data onto t wo USB storage 
devices/external media.
Information
 About copyrights
 Copying of the commercially availa ble m usical data incl uding but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohi bited except for your 
personal use.
 This prod uct incorporates and  bundles comp uter programs and contents in  which Yamaha o wns copyrights or  with respect to which it has 
license to  use others’ copyrights.  S uch copyrighted materials incl ude, without limitation, all comp uter software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, 
m usical scores and so und recordings. Any unauthorized  use of s uch programs and contents o utside of personal use is not permitted under rel-
evant la ws.  Any violation of copyright has legal conseq uences.  DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
 About this manual
 The illustrations and LCD screens as sho wn in this manual are for instr uctional purposes only, and may appear some what different from those 
on your instr ument.
 The company names and prod uct names in this manual are the trademarks or registered tra demarks of their respective companies.
Connections
Handling caution
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper u se or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
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							DTX700  Owner’s Manual5
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  contains the names of all of the  DTX700’s sounds and kits, together w ith MIDI-related reference material.
Reference Manual (Detailed Operation)  *Not bundled with this product.
The  Reference Manual provides a description of all of the functions that  can be accessed by pressing the [MENU] button on the 
DTX700’s control panel. This PDF manual  is not bundled with the drum trigger module. If you wish to learn more about your 
DTX700 using the  Reference Manual, please download it from the Ya maha Manual Library web page:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/
* Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to modify this URL at any time  without prior notice.
Using PDF Manuals
The  Reference Manual  for your DTX700 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 us eful functions available only with digital-type 
documents. The most-recent version of Adobe Reader  can be downloaded from the following web page.
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
Bundled items
 wer adaptor  ule holder
 wner’s Man ual (this  booklet)  ule-holder fixing scre ws x 4

 ware)
  Latest Firmware Version
From time to time, Yamaha may  update product fi rmware witho ut p rio r notice. We  recommend, the refore, that yo u check our web 
s ite (below) fo r the late st ve rsion a nd keep yo ur DTX700 firmwa re up to date.
http://dtxd rums.yamaha.com/dow nload s/
The co ntent of thi s Ow ner’s Ma nual applie s to the  newe st ve rsion of the fi rmware as of printi ng. Detail s r ega rding a ny functio ns 
ad

ded to late r versions  will al so be made available via the above web  site.
  Optional Pads
Withi n this Ow ner’s Ma nual, the optio nal external pads that may be co nnected to the DTX700 a re referred to by model  name. 
Plea se  note that the se model  names were up-to-date a s of p rinti ng of thi s ma nual. Detail s rega rding a ny subseq uently  relea sed 
model s will be made available via the followi ng web site.
http://dtxd rums.yamaha.com/dow nload s/
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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 ............................................................. 10
Side Panel ..................................................................11
Rear Panel ................................................................ 12
Setting Up for Sound ..........................................13
Connecting the Adaptor ..................................... ........ 13
Connecting Speakers or Headphones ......... ............. 13
Connecting a M usic Player ........................................ 13
T u rning On................................................................. 14
T u rning Off ................................................................. 14
A uto Po wer-Off........................................................... 14
Playing Demo Songs ....... ...................................16
Basic DTX700 Operations .................................. 17
Dial ( with integrated bu tton) ....................................... 17
Changing the C ursor Val ue ....................................... 17
Moving the C ursor ..................................................... 17
[-/DEC] and [+/INC] B uttons ...................................... 18
[F1], [F2] & [F3] F unction B uttons .............................. 18
Adj usting the Volu me................................................. 19
Adj usting Display Contrast ........................................ 19
Storing Settings ......................................................... 21
Connecting a USB Memory De vice ........................... 21
Restoring Defa ult Settings ......................................... 22
Playing Drum Pads..............................................23
Snares & Toms .......................................................... 23
Hi-Hats ...................................................................... 23
Cym bal ...................................................................... 24
Performing on Many Different Kits ....................25
Selecting a Kit ........................................................... 25
Selecting a Sensitivity for the Entire Kit..................... 26
Adj usting Tone ........................................................... 27
T u rning Off Effects ..................................................... 28
Initializing a Kit .......................................................... 28
S w itching the Display Mode ...................................... 29
Building Your Own Kit........................................ 30
Selecting So unds (Instr uments) ................................ 30
Adj usting an Instr ument’s So und ............................... 31
Playing  with a Do uble Bass Dr um ............................. 32
Importing & Assigning A udio Files............................. 32
Naming an Original Kit .............................................. 34
Adj usting the Snare Wire ........................................... 35
Playing with Songs for Practice ........................ 36
Playing a Song .......................................................... 36
Adj usting the Song Vol ume ....................................... 36
Adj usting the Volu me of a Song’s Dr ums .................. 37
M uting the Dr um Part ................................................ 38
Soloing the Bass Part ................................................ 38
Locking a Kit .............................................................. 39
Turning On the Click-Track ................................ 41
Setting the Tempo and Starting the Click-Track......... 41
Setting the Click-Track Vol ume .................................. 41
Setting the Time Signat ure ........................................ 43
Using the Timer ......................................................... 44
Tap Tempo – Setting the Tempo  by Playing Pads...... 44
Using DTX700 Training F unctions ............................. 45
Recording Your Performances .......................... 48
Recording a Performance.......................................... 48
Playing a Recorded Performance .............................. 48
Deleting a Recorded Perfor mance ............................ 48
Recording Performance & Song Together ................. 49
Integrating Accessories ..................................... 50
Using an HH65 Hi-hat Controller  as Kick Dr um Pedal ............................................... 50
Expanding  with a PCY135 Cym bal Pad..................... 50
Connecting Your DTX700 to a Computer ......... 52
Making Connections .................................................. 52
Making M usic  with a Compu ter ................................. 53
Setting  up C ubase Remote Control ........................... 54
On-Screen Messages ......................................... 55
Troubleshooting ................................................. 56
Specifications ..................................................... 57
Index .................................................................... 58
List of DTX700 Functions .................................. 59
Setup
Basic Operation
* For details regarding these f unctions, refer to the Reference 
Manual  PDF doc ument.
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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 ur pads to the DTX700 u sing the correct cables.
m Refer to the assem bly man uals that came  with you r pad 
sets (DTX700K, DTX750K, etc.).
 ug the po wer adaptor into the DTX700 and t urn it on.
m See page 13 of this  booklet.
Play your kit.
 See pages 8 and 9 of this  booklet for tips on getting started right 
a w ay.
 booklet provides an introd uction to yo ur DTX700’s  basic 
f u nctions. Detailed descriptions of all f unctions can  be fo und in 
the  Reference Manual  PDF document (see page 5).
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2
3
4
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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 Basic Operation)
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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)
Recording your own performance (page 48 of Basic Operation)
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10DTX700  Owner’s Manual
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 needed 
to operate the DTX700.
r Dial  (page 17)
This dial can  be  both t urned and pressed.
 By pressing it, yo u can set parameter val ues and 
exec ute vario us f unctions s uch as the storing of 
data.
 By t urning it, yo u can move the c ursor  within dis-
played pages and change the c urrently selected 
parameter val ue.
t (Standby/On) button (page 14)
Use this s witch to t urn yo ur DTX700 on and off.
y [F1], [F2], and [F3] function buttons  (page 18)
These buttons are  used to access a range of different 
f u nctions depending on the page displayed.
u [EXIT] button
Pre s s  t h i s  bu tton to cancel operations s uch as the 
copying and storing of data. In addition, yo u can 
immediately silence all voices at any time  by holding 
do wn the [SHIFT]  button and pressing the [EXIT]  but-
ton.
i [STORE] button  (page 21)
This button is u sed to store settings and other data in 
the DTX700’s internal memory. In addition, it  will light 
u p  whenever parameter settings have  been changed 
bu t not yet stored.
o [KIT] button  (page 25)
This button is u sed to access the Kit page in order to 
select a dr um kit.
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