Yamaha DX7

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Release Date1983
Outputs (Unbalanced)1 1/4″ TS (Mono), 1 1/4″ Headphones
MIDI1 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out, 1 MIDI Thru
DAC12-bit
Polyphony16 Voices

Documents

Patches

Banks1
Patches32
ExpansionsCartridge, Memory Expansion Mod

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Parts

Battery Replacement

Battery Check

Press FUNCTION

Press 14 (BATTERY CHECK)

The screen should read 2.2-3 volts. If it reads any lower or higher, the battery will need to be replaced

Other signs of a bad battery include scrambled text on patches and saved patches erasing after powering off

Power Cable Replacement

The original wires on the DX7 are colored Blue for NEUTRAL and Brown for LIVE.

Installation Guide

Desolder the existing power cable wires labeled P1 & P2 on the AC/fuse board

Remove the cable grommet from the keyboard case by squeezing with pliers and pushing outward

Insert new power cable into the grommet and install the grommet back into the keyboard case

Solder the new power cable onto the AC/fuse board. P1 is Live and P2 is Neutral. If you are in the USA, P2 will be wired to the larger prong and P1 to the thinner prong on the plug. If you are attaching a 3 prong plug, the ground is located on the opposite side of the board.

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