Yamaha DD-65 Owner's Manual - Page 9

Setting Up Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) voices as well. Connect the supplied Pedal 1 to the PEDAL 1 jack and Pedal 2 to the PEDAL 2 jack. NOTE • Make sure that the pedal plugs are properly connected to the PEDAL jacks before turning on the power. The DD-65/YDD-60 speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output. You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, 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 • To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting and turn power off the devices before connecting them. Failure to observe these precautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of external devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Connecting an audio source (AUX IN Jack) This jack is for connection to an external audio source. You can play the instrument with backing music and accompaniment, like playing with a full band. Adjust the input level from the volume control of the external audio source for optimum balance. Using the MIDI Terminals other MIDI instrument The instrument also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the instrument with other MIDI instruments or computers. (For more information, see page 30.) NOTE • MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used for connecting to MIDI devices. They can be bought at music stores, etc. • Always use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI OUT to MIDI IN terminals. Never use MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors. Turn on the power Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power off. Connecting Pedals 1 and 2 Pedal 1 Pedal 2 These jacks for connection of the Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 footswitches. These pedals can be used simultaneously play the drum set's hi-hat pedal or bass drum voices-or they can also be assigned to play other CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DD-65/YDD-60 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. • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any record operation on the instrument! Doing so can result in a loss of data. • While the data is being recorded ("-"appears and moves from left to right on the display), never interrupt the power supply (e.g., remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor). Doing so can result in a loss of data. DD-65/YDD-60 Owner's Manual 9