Connections

•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. Also, 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.

Maintenance

•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Saving dataSaving and backing up your data

•DRAM data is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save the data to external USB storage device.

•Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM (while a “Please keep power on.” message is shown). Turning the power off in this status results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This means that this instrument may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time.

Handling caution

•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

•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.

Saving factory preset data

•When you save your original data to flash ROM, the factory preset data in some area of the flash ROM will be lost. Before saving your original data, be sure to save the factory preset data to external USB storage device.

Backing up the external USB storage device

•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB storage devices.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, 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.

■About the latest Firmware Version

Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without notice for improvement. We recommend that you check our web site for later releases and upgrade your firmware of the DTXTREME III.

http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/dtxtreme3/

Note that the explanations in this Owner’s Manual apply to the version of firmware when this Owner’s Manual was produced. For details about functions added in later releases, refer to the above website.

■About the pads

This Owner’s Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connected to the DTXTREME III. Note that these were the latest models at the time this Owner’s Manual was produced. For details about more recently released models, refer to the following website.

http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/dtxtreme3/

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