Yamaha DTXPRESS III Rear Panel, Controls and Functions

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEs] button to mute

the drum voice during playback (Rhythm Mute Function).

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEt] button to dis-

play the Song Tempo Setting (P. 20)

!8 Select Button [SEL<, SEL>]

• Use these buttons to move the cursor.

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SEL>] button to switch

to the “Groove Check Function”. (P. 19)

@0 MIDI IN/OUT Jack

These jacks are for the transmission and reception of MIDI data to

and from external MIDI devices.

Connecting external MIDI devices will expand the function of the

DTXPRESS III.

@1 Input Attenuation Switch

(INPUT ATTENUATION)

Sets the general Input Attenuation for each Trigger Input Jack (1

KICK-6 RIDE). Lowering the switch (L) lowers the attenuation.

Raising the switch (H) increases attenuation. This adjusts the in-

put level to meet the specification of pads and trigger sensors con-

nected to the DTXPRESS III. (P. 10)

@2 Trigger Input Jack (1 KICK-8HI HAT)

Connect pads and trigger sensors to these jacks. Connect pads ac-

cording to the indication below each input. (P. 10)

Inputs 1-8 are compatible with switch type pads while inputs 2, 6,

and 7 are compatible with 3-zone type pads.

@3 Trigger Input Jack (9 CRASH2/10)

Used to connect a pad to the DTXPRESS III. The stereo jack’s L

corresponds to input 9, R corresponds to input 10. Two-trigger

input is possible using a stereo phone plug, such as the optional

Yamaha CO4Y, etc., to connect two pads. If a monaural phone

plug is used, only input 9 is available for use.

@4 Hi-Hat Controller Jack (HI HAT CONTROL)

This jack is used to connect a hi-hat controller (P. 10).

Rear Panel

* Use a cable with a stereo plug (shown below) when connecting a

Hi-hat controller.

!9 Value Button (VALUE–, VALUE+)

• Changes the data value selected with the cursor.

Hold the button to continuously change the value.

• Hold the [VALUE+] button and press the [VALUE–] button to

increase the value by 10 continuously.

• Hold the [VALUE–] button and press the [VALUE+] button to

decrease the value by 10 continuously.

Controls and Functions

@0 @1

@4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9

Double Insulator

@5 Host Select Switch

(HOST SELECT Mac/PC-1/PC-2/MIDI)

Set the switch according to the type of computer connected to the

TO HOST jack @6. If the MIDI jack is used set the switch to the

“MIDI” position. (P. 14, 28)

@6 TO HOST Jack

This jack is used to connect a computer to the DTXPRESS III

with a serial cable. Use a cable that is compatible with the type of

computer you are using. (P. 28)

@7 Output Jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R)

These jacks are used to connect the DTXPRESS III to an external

amplifier, mixer, etc. For monaural playback use the L/MONO

jack. For stereo playback connect both L/R jacks.

@8 Power Supply Jack (DC IN 12V)

Connect an AC adaptor to this jack. To prevent the adaptor from

becoming unplugged, secure the cord to the cord hook @9.

@9 Cord Hook

Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged.

(P. 15)