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This manual describes the standard assembly of the DTX550K.
After assembling the parts and connecting the cords as shown in Figure 1, the 

unit is ready to be turned on.

*  To assemble the unit, make sure you have the following four packages:

 - RS85A (Electronic Drum Rack)
 - DTP502 (Pad Set)
 - DTX500 (Trigger Module)
 - XP100SD (3-zone Drum Pad)

NOTICE  Before assembling the unit, lay a drum mat (sold separately). 

Before assembling the unit, lay a drum mat on the floor. Alternately, to prevent 

damaging  your  floor,  lay  the  cardboard  of  the  included  packages,  etc.  on  the 

floor before assembling the two parts shown in the circles in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Unit Standard Assembly

     

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  DTX500 (Drum Trigger Module)

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  RHH135 (Real Hi-Hat Pad)

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  XP100SD (3-zone Drum Pad)

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  HS650A (Hi-Hat Stand)

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  AC Adaptor

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  PCY135 (3-zone Cymbal Pad)

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  PCY155 (3-zone Cymbal Pad)

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  TP65 (Drum Pad)

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  KP65 (Kick Pad)

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RS85A (Electronic Drum Rack)

  Checking the contents of RS85A 

Open the RS85A (Electronic Drum Rack) package and confirm the contents. 

Figure 2: Electronic Drum Rack RS85A

RS85A (1)

Rubber Foot (2)

Cable Band (6) 

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Assembly Manual (1) 

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2

 -RS85A

*1  Use cable bands to bind cables to pipes in “  Connecting to a power source”. (Spare bands are included.)

*2  Not this manual.

  Assembling the Electronic Drum Rack

1

  Take out the electronic drum rack from the package and remove all the cushioning. Remove 

the bubble wrap on the pipes while assembling the electronic drum rack.

CAUTION

 

The pipe ends may injure your fingers.

Figure 3: Rack Assembly-1

*1  YAMAHA logo label on the curved pipe is facing the opposite side.

*2  The knob is on the opposite side of the pipe.

Figure 4: Rack Assembly-2

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  See Figure 3. Set up the electronic drum rack, with the YAMAHA logo label 

(a)

 on the curved 

pipe   facing the opposite side from you. Support the electronic drum rack with your left 
hand, and loosen the two knobs 

(b)

 and 

(c)

 on your right.

3

  See Figure 4. Move the leg on your right (pipe  ) in a counterclockwise direction until it is 

about 90 degrees from the curved pipe with the YAMAHA logo label. Tighten the two knobs 
loosened in step 2 and fix the position of pipe  .

4

  See Figure 3 again. Loosen the two knobs 

(d)

 and 

(e)

 on your left. The knob 

(d)

 is on the 

opposite side of the pipe.

5

  See Figure 4 again. Move the leg on your left (pipe  ) all the way around the standing 

vertical pipe in a counterclockwise direction until it is parallel with pipe  . Tighten the two 
knobs loosened and fix the position of pipe  .

NOTICE  Be sure to move pipe   in a counterclockwise direction. If you 

move it in a clockwise direction, the slim pipes may collide and 

bend.

*  In the following steps, loosen the knobs first, decide the position of the pipe, and then 

tighten the knobs. Be careful not to tighten the knobs excessively. For better perfor-

mance, make minor adjustments for each part of the unit with the knobs after the as-

sembly is completed.

Figure 5: Rack Assembly-3

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  See Figure 5. Loosen the three knobs of pipe  , which are on the left bottom and opposite 

side from you (shown with  ). Hold the area of pipe   and   shown with  , and slide 
pipe   so the further end of pipe   will slide outward about 7 cm from the joint part with 
the standing vertical pipe. In the same manner, loosen the three knobs of pipe  , 
which are on the right bottom and opposite side from you. Slide pipe   so the further end 
of pipe   will slide outward about 7 cm from the joint part with the standing vertical pipe. 
Tighten the six knobs loosened and fix the position of pipes   and  .

7

  Insert the rubber foot on each further end of pipe   and  .

Figure 6: Rack Assembly-4

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  See Figure 6. Loosen the two knobs (

(h)

 on the upper left) aligned at the base of pipe 

, and move pipe   slightly outward in a clockwise direction. Tighten the two knobs 

loosened and fix the position of pipe  .

9

  Loosen the two knobs (

(j)

 on the middle right) aligned at the base of pipe   and the 

knob (

(k)

 on the lower right) of the slim pipe supporting pipe  . Move pipe   in a 

counterclockwise direction until it is about 90 degrees from the curved pipe with the 
YAMAHA logo label. Tighten the three knobs loosened and fix the position of pipe   and 
the slim pipe supporting it.

10

  Loosen the two knobs (

(m)

 on the middle left) aligned at the base of pipe   and the 

knob (

(n)

 on the lower left) on the slim pipe supporting pipe  , and move pipe   in a 

clockwise direction until it is about 45 degrees from the curved pipe with the YAMAHA logo 
label. Tighten the three knobs loosened and fix the position of pipe   and the slim pipe 
supporting it.

NOTICE  The pipes may bend when the area shown in   collides.

11

  Check that the entire electronic drum rack is stable. Hold the upper area of the vertical pipe 

 and  , and shake them. If the electronic drum rack is unstable, retighten the knobs 

tightened in steps 2 to 5.

PRECAUTIONS

Before using, please read this assembly manual, and use this product in a safe 

and proper manner. Particularly in the case of children and young users, parents 

or an instructor should teach the children the proper manner in which to use the 

device.

WARNING

If  this  symbol  is  ignored  and  the  equipment  is  used 

improperly, fatal injury to persons or serious damage could 

occur.

• 

Do not let small children assemble or set up this product by themselves, or they may be 

injured.  Always assemble this product with adult supervision.

• 

Be careful with the edges of the cymbal holders and the tom holders. The sharp holder 

ends may result in injury.

• 

Be careful with the edges of the spurs attached to the base. The sharp spur ends may result 

in injury.

• 

If this product is used with the electronic drum rack or a cymbal stand, make sure all bolts 

are tightened firmly. Also, when adjusting the height or angle, do not suddenly loosen the 

bolts. Loose bolts may result in the rack overturning or parts dropping, causing injury.

• 

Always set the product on a flat and solid surface. Placement on a sloping, unstable surface 

or on steps may result in the product being unstable and subject to overturning.

• 

When setting the product, please pay close attention to the handling and setting of cables. 

Carelessly placed cables may cause the user and others to trip and fall.

• 

Do not alter the product. Doing so may result in injury or damage/deterioration to the 

product.

• 

Do not sit or step on the rack. The rack may overturn or be damaged, resulting in injury.

Figure 7: Rack Assembly-5

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  See Figure 7. Loosen the knobs of the cymbal holders   and   on the right and left 

(shown with   on the opposite side of pipe  ) and pull up the cymbal holders vertically 
to the height illustrated. Tighten the knobs loosened and fix the positions of the cymbal 
holders.

13

  Loosen the wing bolt 

(p)

 of the cymbal holder   and set up the upper part of the cymbal 

holder. Tighten the wing bolt loosened and fix the position of the cymbal holder  . Set up 
the upper part of the cymbal holder   in the same manner.

14

  Loosen the two knobs 

(q)

 aligned along the pipe with the Trigger Module attachment part 

Adjust the Trigger Module attachment part   so the operating panel will face upward 
diagonally to your side when set. Hold the Trigger Module attachment part   firmly and 
turn it gradually. Tighten the two knobs loosened and fix the position of the Trigger Module 
attachment part  .

  Checking the contents of the Pad Set, the Trigger 

Module, and the Drum Pad

Open the DTP502 (Pad Set), the Trigger Module, and the Drum Pad package and 

confirm the contents.

Figure 8: Pad Set DTP502

TP65 (Drum Pad) (3)

Clamp Bolt (3)

PCY135 (Cymbal Pad) (1)

PCY155 (Cymbal Pad) (1)

Felt (Large) (2)

Stopper (2)

RHH135 
 (Real Hi-Hat Pad) (1)

Hi-Hat Clutch (1)

Stand Base (1)

Cable Band (1)

HS650A (Hi-Hat Stand) (1)

KP65 (Kick Pad) (1)

Drum Key (1)

9-Channel Snake Cable(1)

Owner's Manual (4)

 -TP65/65S/100/120SD
 -PCY65/65S/135/155
 -KP65
 -RHH135

Figure 9: Trigger Module

DTX500 (1)

Wing Bolt (2)

Module Stand (1)

AC Adaptor(1)

Figure 10: 3-zone Drum Pad XP100SD

XP100SD(1)

Clamp Bolt(1)

Stereo Phone Cable(1)

XP series Owner’s 
Manual(1)

CAUTION

If  this  symbol  is  ignored  and  the  equipment  is  used 

improperly, there is a danger or injury to persons handling 

the equipment, and material damage could occur.

• 

Watch your fingers when adjusting clamps. They may become pinched, resulting in injury.

• 

Be  careful  around  pipe  ends,  inside  the  pipe  and  screw  ends.  Metal  shavings,  etc.  may 

injure your fingers.

• 

Do not put your hands or feet under the foot pedal or foot switch. They may be pinched, 

resulting in injury.

• 

Do not attach acoustic drums to the electronic drum rack. Clamps may be damaged and 

drums may drop, causing injury.

NOTICE

• 

Make  sure  you  hold  onto  the  plug,  not  the  cable,  when  connecting  or  disconnecting  the 

cable. Also, never place any heavy or sharp objects on the cable. Applying excessive force to 

the cable may result in damage to the cable, such as the wires being severed, etc.

• 

Do not step on or place heavy objects on the product. It may result in damage.

• 

Do not use or keep the product in places with extremely high temperature (places in direct 

sunlight, close to a heater, in a closed car, etc.) or high humidity (bathroom, outside on a rainy 

day, etc.). Doing so may result in deformation, discoloration, damage or deterioration.

• 

When  cleaning  the  product,  do  not  use  benzine,  thinner  or  alcohol  as  it  may  result  in 

discoloration or deformation. Please wipe with a soft cloth or a damp cloth that has been 

wrung out thoroughly. If the product is soiled or sticky, use a neutral detergent on a cloth then 

wipe  with  a  damp  cloth  that  has  been  wrung  out  thoroughly  to  remove  any  remaining 

detergent. Also pay close attention so as not to let the water and detergent come into contact 

with the cushions used in the product; doing so may result in deterioration.

Continued on the next page (on the back side)

DTX500 Owner’s 
Manual(1)

DTX550K

Assembly Manual

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