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Yamaha DX7-4X-EXP Installation Manual
Yamaha DX7-4X-EXP Installation Manual

Yamaha DX7-4X-EXP Installation Manual

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Yamaha DX7 4X EXPansion Installation
1: Introduction
The DX7-4X-EXP a powerful option board that provides increased memory and greater control of
the DX7.
THIS INSTALLATION WILL REQUIRE SOLDERING EXPERTISE AND ELECTRONIC
KNOWLEDGE. THE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE REFERRED TO A QUALIFIED
The soldering work entails direct wire connection to IC's already installed on a PCB. The
backup battery voltage is still live. This is a volatile Lithium battery. We accept no
responsibility for the work you perform on your DX7, your safety or material losses.
Precautions!
High Voltage Safety Warning
Unplug the audio cable. Turn the DX7 power switch OFF and disconnect the AC power cable
before opening the DX7.
ESD Precautions and Proper Handling Procedures
You should observe standard static-safe handling behavior when working with sensitive electronic
equipment such as synthesizers:
Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas.
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Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components by touching a
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grounded metal object.
If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats.
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Take care when installing the board. A damaged pin can render the board unusable.
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Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you apply pressure.
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A damaged pin can render the board unusable and can cause damage to system
components at power-on.
If disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector, not on the cable itself.
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Tools Required
Standard Philips screwdriver.
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Standard flat-head screwdriver (small).
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Standard soldering iron and solder. Because most soldering irons are grounded-tip, you
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must unplug all cables from the DX7.
DX7-4X-EXP
TECHNICIAN.
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Summary of Contents for Yamaha DX7-4X-EXP

  • Page 1 Yamaha DX7 4X EXPansion Installation 1: Introduction The DX7-4X-EXP a powerful option board that provides increased memory and greater control of the DX7. THIS INSTALLATION WILL REQUIRE SOLDERING EXPERTISE AND ELECTRONIC KNOWLEDGE. THE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE REFERRED TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
  • Page 2: Installation

    Condition of DX7 While the DX7-4X-EXP will replace the functionality of damaged or missing EPROM and/or SRAM chips, it will not correct other problems your vintage synthesizer may have. It is recommended that the synth be in otherwise good condition before beginning the installation. For instance, the battery voltage should be checked and the battery replaced/repaired by a tech if necessary.
  • Page 3 You will also need to unclip two small cables on the left end (mod wheel and pitch bend). There may also be wire tires and/or cable fasteners to deal with. DX7-4X-EXP Page 3 of 6 Install v2.11 www.musictechnologiesgroup.com Preliminary...
  • Page 4 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION STEPS EXACTLY. Do NOT install the circuit board at this time! Carefully unplug the 3-conductor cable from the DX7-4X-EXP board and set the board aside. The 3 wires that make up this cable need to be soldered onto chips that are already present on the DX7 main board.
  • Page 5 Do NOT connect the cable to the board yet. Place the DX7-4X-EXP board gently on the DX7 main board so that the 28 pins that form a DIP package align with the vacated IC14 spot. The 7 pins along the edge should align with IC21. Do not press the board in place yet.
  • Page 6 You will need to set the initial DX7-4X-EXP parameters on FUNCTION 13 (or 12) and then load up to 4 banks of 32 patches (what Yamaha calls Voices). Each bank must be activated by a patch selection (which will initially be garbled data) then the data can be loaded via cartridge or MIDI.