Yamaha DTX-Multi 12 Mounting instructions

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DTX-MULTI 12 Firmware
Update Guide
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha product.
This document explains how to update the firmware of the DTX-MULTI 12. First, check the
current version of the firmware, and then execute the update process.
Precautions (please be sure to read these)
・ The user assumes full responsibility for the update.
・ Please note that the DTX-MULTI 12 may be damaged if you fail to follow these instructions properly, or
turn off the DTX-MULTI 12 or disconnect the cable while the update is in progress.
・ Please save your important data onto the USB storage device before updating the firmware of the
DTX-MULTI 12.
・ If the update fails, and the DTX-MULTI 12 still does not operate correctly even after you execute the
update once again, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
・ This software and documentation are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
・ Reproducing or modifying all or parts of this software or its documentation without permission is strictly
prohibited.
・ The company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.

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Included Files
This folder contains the following files:
・update_guide_en.pdf This document (PDF file)
・releasenotes_en_v***.pdf Describes the update history.
・the "***.PGM" file The update program
Required Items
・ 128MB or more of USB storage device formatted on the DTX-MULTI 12.
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices.
Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a
USB device for use with this instrument, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an
authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner's Manual) for advice, or visit the
following web page:
http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com
How to check the version of your DTX-MULTI 12
Hold down the [SHIFT] button on the front panel, and then turn the power on ( ) by pressing the
Standby/On switch on the rear panel of the DTX-MULTI 12.
"Ver: *.**" indicates the current version of the firmware.
If the message above does not appear, turn on STANDBY ( ) by pressing the [STANDBY/ON]
switch on the rear panel of the DTX-MULTI 12 and try again.

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How to update the firmware
IMPORTANT
Please save your important data onto the USB storage device before updating the firmware of
the DTX-MULTI 12.
CAUTION
DO NOT power off or remove the USB storage device from your DTX-MULTI 12 during the
updating process. Your DTX-MULTI 12 may become inoperable.
1. After downloading, decompress the archived file, and then find the "***.PGM" file.
Copy the "***.PGM" file to the USB storage device.
2. Make sure to turn the power off (the Standby/On switch is set to the Standby position
() ), and then connect the USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal on
the side panel.
3. Hold down the [ ] button, and then turn the power on ( ) by pressing the
Standby/On switch on the rear panel.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to start the update process.
This process takes a few minutes.
5. When the update process is completed, the message “Completed. Reboot MULTI 12”
will appear, and you can turn the power off (the Standby/On switch is set to the
Standby position ( ) ).
6. Check the version of the firmware by following the instructions in “How to check the
version of your DTX-MULTI 12” in this document, and confirm that your DTX-MULTI
12 has been successfully updated.
This concludes the update process.
U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
©2010 Yamaha Corporation