Yamaha Rx5 Manual

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PRODUCT MANUALDIGITAL RHYTHM PROGRAMMER 
						

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DIGITAL RHYTHM PROGRAMMEROWNER’S MANUAL 
						

							Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha RX5 Digital Rhythm Programmer!
Your RX5 has been developed through over a century of Yamaha research and design,
using state-of-the-art electronic music technology, combined with in-depth knowledge
of the art of making music. The RX5 features advanced microcomputer control plus
a top-quality digital PCM sound storage and reproduction system. With the RX5 you will
be able to program virtually any type of rhythm pattern as well as melodic sequences,
and since the instrument sounds are digitally recorded they are virtually indistinguishable
from live instruments.
To ensure that the RX5 will give you maximum performance and versatility, we urge you
to read this manual carefully while operating the RX5.
The manual begins with the all-important PRECAUTIONS section. The INSTRUMENTS
chapter gives you an introduction to the sounds available on the RX5. The next three
chapters describe how to create Patterns, Songs and Song Chains. The following MODE
chapters contain full descriptions of the operating modes of the RX5. Each chapter
contains a brief OVERVIEW, a list of the JOBS (functions) in that mode, and full details
of each JOB.
If you encounter any unusual messages on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of your RX5,
refer to the ERROR MESSAGES chapter near the end of the manual. Finally, the PATTERN
CHART and SONG/CHAIN CHART enable you to keep an accurate written record of the
rhythm programs you have created on your RX5, and you can use the “DRUM SET”
CHART to record voice editing and key assign parameters for a complete 24-instrument
drum set which you have created on your RX5.
And now—it’s all up to you. Enjoy your Yamaha RX5 Digital Rhythm Programmer! 
						

							INTRODUCTION—HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 
						

							CARTRIDGEMODE 
						

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l Avoid placing the RX5 in locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures,
excessively high or low humidity. high dust concentration. or vibration.
l Be sure to connect the RX5 to an AC power supply that meets the power supply
specifications listed on the accompanying PA-1210 12-volt power supply convertor.
l If there is any danger of lightning occurring nearby, turn the RX5 off, remove the
power plug from the wall socket in advance.
l Be sure to make all connections properly, as shown in the REAR PANEL/
CONNECTIONS section.
lTo avoid damaging your speakers and other playback equipment, turn off the power
of all related equipment before making connections.
l Do not use excessive force in handling control switches and knobs.l To avoid broken cords and short circuits, be sure to unplug all connectors by
grasping the respective plugs-NOT the cords.
lRemove the power plug from the AC mains socket if the unit is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
lRemove all plugs and connections if the unit is to be transported, to prevent damage
to the cords and jacks.
l Do not use solvents or paint thinners to clean the unit. Do not use insecticides or
other pressurized spray products in proximity to the unit. Wipe off the exterior using
a mild detergent on a cloth, then dry with a soft cloth.
EFFECTS ON OTHER ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENTSince this unit incorporates digital circuitry, simultaneous use of other equipment such as
TVs. radios, etc., in close proximity may cause noise and erroneous operation. If this
occurs, separate the affected units sufficiently to eliminate the problem. It is also a good
idea to use separate line filters on each piece of equipment. 
						

							
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							31. MASTER VOLUME fader control. This controls the overall level of ONLY the
HEADPHONE and STEREO AUDIO OUTPUTS.2. CLICK VOLUME fader control.
3. TEMPO slider control. When this slider is moved the tempo will jump to the value
corresponding to the position of the slider.
4. DATA ENTRY slider control—for setting of all parameter values. When this slider
is moved the selected parameter will jump to the value corresponding to the position
of the slider.
5. PTN LED—lights when a Pattern is played or recorded.
6. SONG LED—lights when a Song is played or edited.
7. EDIT VOICE LED—lights when a voice is edited.
8. CAS LED—lights when the Cassette Mode is used.
9. CART LED—lights when the Cartridge Mode is used.
10. MIDI LED—lights when the MIDI Mode is used.
11. REV LED—lights when the Reverse function is used.
12. DAMP LED—lights when the Damp function is used.
13. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)—shows information regarding current status of the
RX5, Backlit, 16 characters X 2 lines.
14. MULTI LED—lights when the Multi Mode is used.
15. INSTRUMENT VOLUME fader controls-to adjust individual levels of outputs 1
thru 12.
16. SYNC LED’S—light when RX5 sync is set to Internal Clock (INT SYNC), External
MIDI Clock (MIDI SYNC), External Tape Sync (TAPE SYNC) or External Non-MIDI
Sync (EXT SYNC).17. RUN LED—lights when a Pattern, Song or Chain is played, or when a Pattern is
recorded.
18. NUMERIC KEY PAD—for setting all parameter values, and selection of Job,
Pattern, Song and Chain numbers.19. -1/NO and +1/YES keys—for setting of parameter values, Pattern numbers,
voices, and all NO and YES entries. In most data entry operations, press and release
one of these keys to change data by one step, or hold down a key for rapid
continuous data change.
20. STOP/CONTINUE key—to stop recording or play, or continue playback. Also
functions as EDIT COMPARE key (when editing voices) and SHIFT key (when writing
Song names, Chain names or Search marks.)
21. START key. Starts play and record. Also functions as ENTER key (when entering
data such as new parameter values.)
22. INSTRUMENT KEYS—A thru X, arranged in 12 pairs, corresponding to the 12
output channels. Also used for entering letters (A thru X) for Song names and Chain
names and Search marks.
23.ACCENT2 key—adds a programmed level change to any voice. Also functions as
CURSOR MOVE key, and to enter the letter “Z” in Song names, Chain names and
Search marks.
24.ACCENT 1 key—adds a programmed level change to any voice. Also used to enter
the letter “Y” in Song names, Chain names and Search marks.
25. MODE/JOB keys—for selection of Modes and Jobs.
26. TEMPO key—for tempo setting.
27. DAMP key—for damping of sustained sounds. Also used as PERIOD key when
entering name of Song, Chain or Search mark.
28. REVERSE key—reverses all instrument sounds. Also used as SPACE key when
entering name of Song, Chain or Search mark.
29.SONG/PATTERN operation keys. Refer to the PATTERN OPERATIONS and SONGOPERATIONS chapters for details.
30. JOB TABLE. Lists all available Jobs, under Mode headings. 
						

							41. INDIVIDUAL AUDIO OUTPUTS. For output channels 1 thru 12. The instrument
names on each output refer to the RX5’s internal voices.
2. CLICK OUTPUT. For monitoring of the Click (metronome) signal
3.STEREO AUDIO OUTPUTS. For stereo monitoring of the RX5 Stereo positions arefixed for each of the 12 output channels. If a cable is connected to the L/MONO
output ONLY, the RX5 can be monitored in mono.
4. PHONES OUTPUT. For monitoring the RX5 with stereo headphones.
5. DATA CARTRIDGE SLOT. For the Yamaha RAM4 Data Cartridge.
6.WAVEFORM DATA CARTRIDGE SLOT. For the Yamaha Waveform Data Cartridge.7. FOOT SWITCH CONNECTION. For a Yamaha footswitch, which can be used to
control the RX5’s STOP and START functions.
8. EXTERNAL CLOCK IN and OUT CONNECTORS. For transmission and reception
of Clock signals, when using the RX5 with non-MIDI external devices such as
sequencers or other drum machines.
9.CASSETTE INTERFACE. For connection to a cassette recorder, when saving and
loading data. Also used when recording or receiving Tape Sync signals.
10.MIDI IN connector. For reception of MIDI signals, such as when the RX5 is controlled
by an external MIDI sequencer or keyboard.
11. MIDI OUT connector. For transmission of MIDI signals, such as when the RX5 is
controlling an external MIDI sequencer or keyboard, or sending Bulk data to another
RX5.12. MIDI THRU connector. MIDI signals received at the MIDI IN connector will be
passed unchanged via this connector, to another MIDI device, when the RX5 is part
of a chain of MIDI devices.
13.DC 12-VOLT INPUT. For power supply from the Yamaha PA-1210 Power SupplyUnit.14. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH. 
						

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