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@ Pitch Bend Wheel
Like the pitch bend wheel on keyboard synthesizers, the WX5
pitch bend wheel can be used to produce smooth upward or down-
ward pitch bends. Details on page 13.
# Key Hold Button
The Key Hold button controls any of four assignable key hold
functions including sustain. Details on page 14.
$ Program Change Button
Used in conjunction with the instrument’s keys, the Program
Change button can be used to transmit MIDI program change num-
bers to the connected tone generator in order to change voices di-
rectly from the WX5. Details on page 16.
% Power Switch
Turns the WX5 power on or off.
^ DC IN 12V Connector
When using a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5,
the adaptor’s output cable should be connected here. Details on
page 8.
& MIDI OUT Connector
When not using the WX cable (below), use this connector to
connect the WX5 to a MIDI tone generator or synthesizer via a
standard MIDI cable. Details on page 9.
* WX OUT Connector
This connector allows the WX5 to be directly connected to
compatible Yamaha tone generators (such as the VL70-m) which
have a WX IN connector via the supplied WX cable. Details on
page 9.
( Cable Holder
Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX
cable connected to the WX5, preventing accidental disconnection.
) Water Drain
Breath and built-up water escape from this aperture - do not
block this aperture.
❖ Attaching the Strap
When using the supplied neck strap with the
WX5, attack the strap hook to the strap ring as shown
in the illustration.
❖ Positioning the Thumb Hook
The thumb hook rests on the right-hand thumb
while playing, supporting and steadying the instru-
ment. For maximum comfort and playability, the
thumb hook can be positioned as required by loos-
ening the screw using a small “plus” screwdriver, as
shown in the illustration, positioning the thumb hook
as required, and then tightening the screw. Do not
use excessive force when tightening the thumb-hook
screw.
The WX5 Controls & Connectors