User manual YAMAHA DD-45

[. . . ] DD-45/YDD-40 Digital Percussion Owner's Manual EN 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. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc. , is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. [. . . ] You can connect the [PHONES/ OUTPUT] jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to that device. WARNING · Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it may be damaging to your hearing. CAUTION · Make sure that the pedal plug is properly connected to the [PEDAL] jack before turning on the power. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the pedal, resulting in reversed pedal operation. · Protect the floor by placing a mat or area rug underneath the pedal. · Avoid getting caught in or tripping over the pedal cords; this may cause the instrument to fall and result in damage or injury. NOTE · Voice: In this manual, a voice means an instrument sound or "tone. " CAUTION · When the instrument's sound is output to an external device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the power off. 8 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual Listening to the Demo Songs This instrument features three demonstration Songs (d1 ­ d3), specially created to showcase the dynamic possibilities of the instrument. 1. Turn on the power. 2. Press the [DEMO] button to start a Demo Song. d1 Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn on the power. A Drum Kit number is displayed after the "dd" indication, as the power is turned on. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to turn the power off. CAUTION · Even when the instrument is turned off, 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 AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/ or remove the batteries from the instrument. Demo Song number The indication "d1" appears on the display and the provided Demo Songs start playing in succession until you stop them. While the Demo Song is playing, you can change to the next or previous Demo Song by using the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously calls up the "d1" Song. Adjusting the volume Decreases the overall volume. Increases the overall volume. Auto Power Off function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not used--i. e. , no buttons or pads are pressed--for approximately 10 minutes. NOTE · Any settings, such as the Custom Kit (page 12), will be restored to the factory default settings when the power is turned off. NOTE · While a Demo Song is playing, available operations are limited to adjusting the volume, changing the Demo Songs, and stopping the demo. 3. The Auto Power Off function can be disabled if you turn the power on by holding the [ blinks for a while. ] (Standby/On) switch for more than 3 seconds; the indication "dd" Press the [DEMO] button again to stop the Demo Song. You can also stop the Demo Song by pressing the [START/STOP] button. DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 9 Playing the Pads Strike the pad with the supplied drum sticks or your hands to play the Drum Voices. When playing the pads with your hands, make sure to turn the Hand Percussion feature on by pressing the [HAND PERC. ] button. The volume of the pads' sounds responds to your playing; when you play soft the volume is soft, and when you play strongly the volume is loud. The actual loudness of the sound may vary according to which part of the pad is struck. Setting the Hand Percussion On/Off You can play the pads of the instrument either with the supplied sticks or with your hands. Press and set the following button when you play the instrument with your hands. Locking the Panel Buttons If you perform on the instrument solely with your hands, we recommend that you use this operation to lock the panel buttons. This protects the instrument from being inadvertently changed during your performance. 1. Press the [HAND PERC. ] button to turn Hand Percussion on. 1. Press and hold the [HAND PERC. ] button until "Lc" appears on the display. on The indication "on" appears on the display, and the pad sensitivity is automatically adjusted for optimum playing by hand. To turn Hand Percussion off, press the [HAND PERC. ] button again; "oF" appears on the display. NOTE · Be sure to strike the pads only with your hands when Hand Percussion is on, since the sensitivity is automatically set to appropriate level for hand playing. Hold Lc All buttons other than the [HAND PERC. ] button are disabled. To unlock the panel buttons, press and hold the [HAND PERC. ] button until the "Lc" is no longer shown on the display. NOTE · The panel buttons cannot be locked when a Pattern or Demo Song is playing. 10 DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual Playing the Pads Selecting and Playing a Drum Kit The instrument allows you to choose from 50 different Drum Kits (see the "Drum Kit List" on page 20) quickly and easily. [. . . ] 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 THE NETHERLANDS/ BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands Tel: 0347-358 040 ASIA THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co. , Ltd. 2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu, Shanghai, China Tel: 021-6247-2211 FRANCE Yamaha Musique France BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 U. S. A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave. , Buena Park, Calif. 11/F. , Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2737-7688 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S. P. A. 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