Yamaha DT50K Drum Trigger Module Setup Manual for DT50S/DT50K - Page 10

Use without Updating, 1. Connecting to the Drum Trigger Module, 2. Setting Parameters on the Drum

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Use without Updating DTX502 Use without Updating You can use drum triggers with DTX502 drum trigger modules of Version less than 1.30, but in such a case, you will need to set parameters individually. We recommend updating the module, as it will make setup easier. Follow the steps below to use your drum triggers without updating the DTX502. 1. Connecting to the Drum Trigger Module Connect your drum triggers to the jacks on your DTX502 by using the stereo audio cables that came with the triggers. Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your DT50S/DT50K for details on how to use drum triggers and mount them on acoustic drums. 2. Setting Parameters on the Drum Trigger Module 2-1. Selecting the Pad Type Set the pad type for the DT50S/DT50K connected to the trigger input jack. 1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to access Menu Mode. 2. Turn the Data Dial to select the Trigger area, and then press the [] buttons to select the TRG3 page. q w 3. Strike the head of the connected drum to select the trigger input (q). Alternatively, you can change the selection by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [] buttons. 4. Turn the Data Dial to set the pad type (w). Refer to the table below for settings. Acoustic drum on which the trigger is mounted Settings If connected to dual mono input jacks (L: trigger, R: trigger) (*1) If connected to a mono input jack Snare DT: 10/20SN DT50S Tom 2P: 2Piezo DT: 10/20tomH Floor tom DT: 10/20tomL DT50K Bass drum (*2) DT: 10/20kick *1: The following jacks on the DTX502 each comprise a pair of mono inputs (L: trigger, R: trigger): [wTOM1/!0], [eTOM2/!]1 , [rTOM3/!2], and [uKICK/i]. If you wish to produce two sounds with a DT50S (which is designed for snares and toms), one for a head shot and one for a rim shot, connect the trigger to one of these jacks. *2: If mounting a DT50S on a bass drum, such as in the Yamaha Junior Kit, set the Pad Type parameter to "DT50K". 10

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Use without Updating
10
DTX502
You can use drum triggers with DTX502 drum trigger modules of Version less than 1.30, but in such
a case, you will need to set parameters individually. We recommend updating the module, as it will
make setup easier.
Follow the steps below to use your drum triggers without updating the DTX502.
1.
Connecting to the Drum Trigger Module
Connect your drum triggers to the jacks on your DTX502 by using the stereo audio cables that came with the triggers. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual that came with your DT50S/DT50K for details on how to use drum triggers and mount them on acoustic
drums.
2.
Setting Parameters on the Drum Trigger Module
2-1. Selecting the Pad Type
Set the pad type for the DT50S/DT50K connected to the trigger input jack.
1.
While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to access Menu Mode.
2.
Turn the Data Dial to select the Trigger area, and then press the [
<
]/[
>
] buttons to select the TRG3 page.
3.
Strike the head of the connected drum to select the trigger input (
q
). Alternatively, you can change the selection by holding
down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [
<
]/[
>
] buttons.
4.
Turn the Data Dial to set the pad type (
w
). Refer to the table below for settings.
*1:
The following jacks on the DTX502 each comprise a pair of mono inputs (L: trigger, R: trigger):
[
w
TOM1/
!0
], [
e
TOM2/
!1
],
[
r
TOM3/
!2
], and [
u
KICK/
i
]
. If you wish to produce two sounds with a DT50S (which is designed for snares and toms), one for
a head shot and one for a rim shot, connect the trigger to one of these jacks.
*2:
If mounting a DT50S on a bass drum, such as in the Yamaha Junior Kit, set the Pad Type parameter to “DT50K”
.
Acoustic drum on which
the trigger is mounted
Settings
If connected to dual mono input
jacks (L: trigger, R: trigger)
(*1)
If connected to
a mono input jack
DT50S
Snare
2P: 2Piezo
DT: 10/20SN
Tom
DT: 10/20tomH
Floor tom
DT: 10/20tomL
DT50K
Bass drum
(*2)
DT: 10/20kick
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q
w