Yamaha Dvx 700 Owners Manual

							DTX700  Owner’s Manual21
Basic OperationBasic DTX700 Operations
Whenever you change a DTX700  setting, the [STORE] button 
will light up to remind you to store your new setting in the 
instrument’s internal memory. To do so, proceed as follows.
1Make sure that the [STORE] button is lit.
2Press the [STORE] button.
You will be asked to confir m that you wish to proceed.
NOTE
 u can press the [EXIT] bu tton to return to the previo us 
page w ithout storing.
3Press the dial to store your settings.
The [STORE] button will go out, confirming that your set-
tings have been permanently stored.
NOTICE
 If you turn off the DTX700 without storing any changes you have made to settings, those changes 
will be lost.
You can plug a USB memory device into the [USB TO 
DEVICE] port on the side panel of your DTX700.
 Precautions when using the [USB TO 
DEVICE] port
Whenever connecting a USB de vice to your DTX700 via the 
[USB TO DEVICE] port, be su re to observe the following 
important precautions.
NOTICE
 Use a USB A-B cable of no more than 3 meters in length.
NOTE
 For more details on ho w to use your USB memory 
device, refer to the o wner’s manual that came  with it.
Supported USB memory devices
Flash drives and other USB- compatible, mass storage 
devices may be used with the DTX700.
This instrument does not necessarily support all commer-
cially available USB memory  devices, and Yamaha cannot 
guarantee the operation of all su ch devices. Before purchas-
ing a USB device for  use with this instrument, therefore, 
please check with your Yamaha dealer or an authorized 
Yamaha distributor, or visit this web page: http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com/
NOTE
 Other USB devices, s uch as a computer keyboard or 
mo use, are not s upported.
Connecting a USB memory device
Before plugging in a USB memory  device, ensure that its 
connector matches the shape of the DTX700’s [USB TO 
DEVICE] port and that both are  oriented in the same direc-
tion. The [USB TO DEVICE] port supports the USB 1.1 
standard; however, you can plug  in and use USB 2.0 memory 
devices. It should be noted that  data will be transferred at the 
USB 1.1 speed in such a case.
NOTE
 USB 3.0 ca bles cannot  be connected to the DTX700.
Using a USB memory device
With a USB memory device plugged into the DTX700, you 
will be able to save data that  you have created and to import 
settings and  audio data.
Initializing a USB memory device
Certain types of USB memory device must be initialized 
before they can be used with this instrument. For details on 
how to do this, refer to the 
Reference Manual PDF document.
NOTICE
 When a USB memory device is initialized, all data  saved on it will be permanently erased. Before for-
matting such a device, therefore, ensure that any 
important data has been copied to another location.
Write protection
Certain types of USB memory de vice can be write-protected 
to prevent data from being ac cidentally erased. If your USB 
memory contains important data , we suggest that you acti-
vate write protection to preven t accidental erasure. Mean-
while, if you need to save  data on a USB flash-memory 
device, be sure to disa ble its write protection.
Storing SettingsConnecting a USB Memory Device
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Basic DTX700 Operations
NOTICE
 If using a self-powered type USB memory device,  turning it on and off repeatedly could cause your 
DTX700 to freeze and stop operating. The same 
applies to the frequent plugging in and unplugging of 
USB cables. Such action should, therefore, be 
avoided.
 Data stored on the DTX700 or within the USB mem- ory device may be corrupted if they are disconnected 
or turned off at the wrong time. Be sure, therefore, to 
avoid unplugging the USB memory device from the 
[USB TO DEVICE] or turning off either device while 
data is being transferred.
Straight out of the box, your DTX700 already contains a wide 
range of pre-programmed drum  kits, instruments, and songs. 
This collection of default settings – the Factory Set – can be 
conveniently restored at any time  if you have accidentally over-
written them or wish to delete  all of your own settings. To do so, 
use the Factory Set function as follows.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Turn the dial to move the cursor to “Utility” .
3Press the dial.
4Turn the dial to move the cursor to “FactSet” .
5Press the dial.
6Press the [F3] button.
You will be asked to confirm that you wish to restore the 
Factory Set.
If you do not wish to do so, press the [EXIT] button to 
return to the previous page.
7Press the dial to restore the Factory Set.
NOTICE
 Whenever the Factory Set is restored, any settings 
you have made will be overwritten with the corre-
sponding defaults. Important user-defined data 
should, therefore, be saved on a USB memory 
device in advance. For full details, refer to the  Refer-
ence Manual PDF document.
NOTE
 If you  select the “Po werOn A uto” check box on the page 
displayed for Step 6 a bove, the Factory Set w ill be 
restored each time you turn on your DTX700.
Restoring Default Settings
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Basic Operation
Playing Drum Pads
If using a three zone pad such  as the XP100SD shown below, 
you will be able to produce thre e distinct sounds (i.e., head, 
open rim, closed rim) depend ing on where you hit it, much the 
same as if you were playing an acoustic snare.
 Head shot
Hitting the main surface of th e pad produces a head shot 
sound.
 Open rim shot
Hitting the open-rim zone produ ces an open rim-shot sound.
Closed rim shot (Cross sticking)
Hitting the closed-ri m zone produces a closed rim-shot 
sound. If using a two zone pad such as the RHH135 shown below, you 
will be able to play it in the same way as an acoustic hi-hat cym-
bal.

Open/close
In addition to the foot-close sound obtained by pressing the 
Hi-Hat Controller pe dal, you can press the controller down 
even more firmly in the closed condition to produce a tighter 
closed hi-hat sound.
 Bow shot
Hitting the main surface of th e pad (i.e., the bow section 
located between the cup and  edge) produces a bow shot 
sound.
 Edge shot
Hitting the outside edge of th e pad produces an edge shot 
sound.
 Hi-hat splash
Pressing the hi-hat controller  pedal and then immediately 
releasing it produces a hi-hat splash sound.
Snares & Toms
Closed rim shot (rim 2)
Head shot
Open rim shot (rim 1)
Hi-Hats
Edge shot Bow shot
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24DTX700  Owner’s Manual
Playing Drum Pads
If using a three zone pad such as the PCY135 shown below, you 
will be able to play it in the same way as an acoustic ride cym-
bal.
 Bow shot
Hitting the main surface of the pad (i.e., the bow section 
located between the cup and  edge) produces a bow shot 
sound.
 Edge shot
Hitting the outside edge of th e pad produces an edge shot 
sound.
 Bell shot
Hitting the cup produces a bell shot sound.
Choking
Grabbing the edge of a cymbal pad immediatel y after hitting 
it will silence the sound being produced.
 Muting
Hitting the pad while holding th e edge will produce a muted 
sound.
Cymbal
Bell shot (rim 2)
Bo w shot
Edge shot (rim 1)
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Basic Operation
Performing on Many Different Kits
In terms of the DTX700, the word “kit” is used to refer to a col-
lection of related sounds, such  as acoustic drums or percussion 
instruments. By selecting differ ent kits, you can conveniently 
change the entire sound of this drum trigger module.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Turn the dial to choose a new kit.
3Play the connected pads.
NOTE
 When you select a ne w kit in Step 2 above, the [STORE] 
bu tton w ill light  up. You can press the  button at this time 
to store your ne w kit selection. When yo u next turn on 
the DTX700, therefore, this kit w ill be automatically 
selected.
Acoustic drums
Percussion instruments
Selecting a Kit
Kit n um ber Kit name
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Performing on Many Different Kits
With electronic drums, sensitivity  is often set for each individ-
ual pad. However, doing so be fore each performance can be 
extremely time cons uming. As a solution, your DTX700 con-
tains a number of trigger setups th at define the sensitivities of 
all pads in a kit.
These trigger setups have been ca refully designed to suit a range 
of different playing situations and pad sets, and they can be 
selected as follows.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Press the [F2] button.
The Trigger Setup page will open.
3Turn the dial to choose a trigger setup.
Playing your DTX700’s pads as  you turn the dial makes it 
easier to notice the differences in sensitivity levels.
4When you have found a trigger setup you like, 
press the [EXIT] button to return to the Kit 
page.
5Press the [STORE] button.
If you do not wish to store your setting, press the [EXIT] 
button to return to the previous page.
6Press the dial to store your new setting.
Selecting a Sensitivity for the 
Entire Kit
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Basic OperationPerforming on Many  Different Kits
Your DTX700 makes it  very easy to adjust the tone of drum 
kits.
 Selecting EQ presets
The EQ presets on your DTX700 can be used to optimize the 
tone of the drum kits in order  to suit your own personal pref-
erences. Simply choose different equalizer presets as 
described below to see how they change your drum sounds.
NOTE
 For a f ull list of DTX700 EQ presets, see the  Data List 
doc ument.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Press the [F1] button.
The Master EQ page will open.
3Turn the dial to choose an EQ setup.
Playing your DTX700’s pads as  you turn the dial makes it 
easier to notice the differences in tone.
4When you have found an EQ setup you like, 
press the [EXIT] button to return to the Kit 
page.
5Press the [STORE] button.
If you do not wish to store your setting, press the [EXIT] 
button to return to the previous page.
6Press the dial to store your new setting.
NOTE
 Changing kits has no effect on the EQ setting selected  here.
Adjusting Tone
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Performing on Many Different Kits
Each kit on the DTX700 is set up with reverb or another sound 
effect applied by default. You can,  however, easily turn off this 
effect as described below.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
[F2] button.
The button’s   icon will become reversed 
, indicating that the effect is now off.
NOTE
 u can toggle the effect on and off  using the method 
descri bed in Step 2 a bove.
By initializing a kit as describe d below, you can quickly restore 
its default settings.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Turn the dial to select the kit you wish to ini-
tialize.
3Press the [F3] button.
If you do not wish to initialize th e kit, press the [EXIT] but-
ton to return to the previous page.
4Press the dial to confirm that the kit is to be 
initialized.
Tu r n i n g  O ff  E ff e c t sInitializing a Kit
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Basic OperationPerforming on Many  Different Kits
5Press the [STORE] button.
If you do not wish to store your settings, press the [EXIT] 
button to return to the previous page.
6Press the dial to store your new settings.
Normally, your DTX700’s displa y shows the name of the kit 
and an artist’s impression of  what it might look like. As 
described below, however, you can change the display mode to 
show just the kit name.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
[F3] button (Display).
The display mode will now change to show just the kit 
name.
NOTE
 If you  wish to ret urn to the original display mode, hold 
do wn the [SHIFT] bu tton and press the [F3]  button (Dis-
play) once again.
Switching the Display Mode
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Building Your Own Kit
With the DTX700, you can assign a different sound to each of 
the connected pads. And once you have assembled all of the 
sounds you wish to use, you can store them together. The fol-
lowing describes how to  perform these operations.
[Definition] Instrument
In the context of the DTX700, the term “instr u-
ment” is  used to refer to each of the variou s per-
c u ssion instr uments that make  up a kit. Typical 
examples w ould be snare dr ums, tom-toms, 
cym bals, and kick dr ums.
1Press the [KIT] button.
2Turn the dial to choose the kit you wish to 
edit.
3 Press the [INST] button.
4Hit the pad that you wish to assign a new 
sound to.
5Turn the dial to select the sound you wish to 
use.
NOTE
u can  use instr ument categories and n umbers to find 
more information on different instr uments in the Data 
List  booklet that came  with your DTX700.
6When you have found a sound you like, press 
the [STORE] button.
If you do not wish to store your new setting, press the 
[EXIT] button. The di splay will return to the previous page.
7Press the dial to store your new setting.
NOTE
u have changed a kit’s so unds and stored your 
ne w settings, you can perform kit initialization (page 28) 
at any time to restore the original ones.
Selecting Sounds (Instruments)
Instr ument category Instr ument n um ber
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