Yamaha DTXPRESS Owner's Manual - Page 12
Connecting a Mixer or Audio Equipment, Connecting a MIDI Device, Connecting a Computer - 4 setting
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Setting Up ■ Connecting a Mixer or Audio Equipment Connecting the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear of the DTXPRESS to a mixer or audio equipment allows for audio reproduction through external speakers or the recording of your performance. • Using speakers with built-in amplifiers. ■ Connecting a MIDI Device Data in the DTXPRESS can be stored (Bulk Dump) to a Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, etc. or other MIDI device. Also, an external sequencer can be used to drive the DTXPRESS' Tone Generator. Furthermore, the use of MIDI functions allows for a wide range of possibilities with the DTXPRESS. Refer to the [Using MIDI] section (P. 25) on how to use MIDI functions. • Transmit MIDI Data Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack on the DTXPRESS with the MIDI IN jack on the external MIDI device. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the "MIDI' position. Set to "MIDI" MIDI Data • Recording your performance with the DTXPRESS to a cassette tape deck. DTXPRESS MIDI Device • Receive MIDI Data Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack on the DTXPRESS with the MIDI OUT jack on the external MIDI device. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the "MIDI" position. Set to "MIDI" MIDI Data DTXPRESS MIDI Device Always use a standard MIDI cable when connecting devices. Also, use a MIDI cable that is not more than 15m in length. Using a longer cable may result in irregular operation and other problems. * The OUTPUT jack is a standard monaural type phone jack. Please use a cable equipped with a plug that matches device. * When connecting to a monaural input device, please use the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the DTXPRESS. ■ Connecting a Computer The DTXPRESS is equipped with a built-in MIDI interface that allows the DTXPRESS to be connected directly to a computer's serial board via the DTXPRESS' TO HOST jack. Sequencer software installed in the computer can be used to drive the keyboard voices of the DTXPRESS and sequence data created in the DTXPRESS can be edited in the computer. Refer to the [Connecting a Computer] section (P. 26) for more information. 12