ATV aD5 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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Welcome.
Before using the aD5, be sure to read “4 Important Notices” (p. 14).
Contents
Packing list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Attaching the stand adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Zones supported by the aD5’s trigger inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the power o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the power o automatically (auto power-o) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trigger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching drum kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Detailed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Details of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Important Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important information about use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Packing list
The following items are included with this product.
Attaching the stand adapter
If mounting the aD5 on a stand, use the
attachment screws to fasten the included
stand adapter to the bottom surface of the
aD5.
The aD5 can be mounted on a microphone
stand. Use the W3/8 screw hole on the
bottom of the aD5.
aD5 Module
Multi trigger cable
Quick start guide (this book)
Stand adapter
AC adapter

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Power button
Long-press this
button to turn the
power on/o.
Top panel
Value knob
Used to change
various settings.
PHONES
Connect your
headphones here.
About the function buttons
Use the function buttons to select the corresponding items or functions in the screen.
Function button
The function of each button is shown in
the screen. These buttons are also used
to select items in the screen. Available
buttons are lit.
[OK] button
Conrms a change made to a
setting. This button is also used in
a conrmation screen.
[CANCEL] button
Cancels a change made to
a setting, returning to the
previous screen. This button
is also used in a conrmation
screen.
[HOME] button
Returns to the initial
screen (home screen).
Volume
Adjusts the volume of
the headphones and the
OUTPUT.
Buttons for
which there is no
corresponding item
are unlit.

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Rear panel
AUX 1, 2
Additional pads
can be connected
here to expand your
drum kit.
QR code
Use this to access the
manual, the latest rmware,
or sound data on the ATV
website.
ATV LINK
This has no function at the
present time. We plan to
provide a rmware update
that allows this to be
connected to other devices.
USB
The aD5 can be connected to a Mac or
Windows PC, allowing MIDI messages
to be transmitted and received. Use a
USB 2.0 cable.
About the AC adapter
The AC adapter can be used worldwide.
Attach the included plug that is suitable for the type of outlet in your
country.
*You must use only the included AC adapter and plug.
OUTPUT
These jacks output the
audio signal. Connect
them to powered speakers
or a mixer.
SD CARD
You can use a card to back
up the aD5’s data or to
load sound data. SD/SDHC
cards with a capacity of up
to 32 GB are supported.
DC IN
Connect the included
AC adapter here.
AUDIO IN
You can connect your music
player here and listen to its sound
mixed with the audio produced
by the aD5.
MULTI TRIGGER
Connect the included multi-trigger
cable here to input trigger signals
from the pads.
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1 Getting Ready
In order to use the aD5 you’ll need the following (commercially available) items.
Audio
• Headphones or powered speakers
• If you connect the headphone port of your PC or tablet to the AUDIO IN jack, you’ll be able to
play along with songs.
Pads
• Drum pads, cymbal pads, kick triggers, etc.
• Stands, drum sticks, kick pedal, drum throne, etc.
Connect the aD5’s multi-trigger cable to your pads.
Note the connection destination written on each plug of the multi-trigger cable, and connect them
as shown in the illustration.
L R
Stereo phone
Mono phone
Stereo mini
AUDIO IN
USB
SD CARD
DC IN
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AUX
ATV LINK
MULTI TRIGGER
TRIGGER INPUT
R OUTPUT L
T3
SN
T1 T2
RD
CR
HH
CTL
K
BEL

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1 Getting Ready
Zones supported by the aD5’s trigger inputs
aD5 trigger
input Supported zone Choke method Notes
KICK (K) Head
SNARE (SN) Head, Rim YES
• Switch between rimshot and side stick for Yamaha 3-zone
pads
• The controller knob of Yamaha pads is not supported.
• Choke technique is supported if a cymbal pad is connected
TOM 1 (T1) Head
TOM 2 (T2) Head
TOM 3 (T3) Head
HI-HAT (HH) Bow, Edge YES • Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
CRASH (CR) Bow, Edge YES • Cup is not supported for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
RIDE
(RD/BEL) Bow, Edge, Cup YES
• Three-way triggering is supported for Roland ride cymbal pads
(use the BEL plug)
• Select either Edge or Cup for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
AUX 1 Head, Rim
(Bow, Edge) YES • Select either rimshot or side stick for Yamaha three-zone pads
• Select either Edge or Cup for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• The controller knob of Yamaha pads is not supported.
AUX 2 Head, Rim
(Bow, Edge) YES
*For details on connecting and playing pads made by the respective manufacturers, refer to the owner’s manual
of each pad.
*To connect pads to the AUX 1 or AUX 2 trigger inputs, use the cable included with each pad.
*Touching an unused plug of the multi-trigger cable to metallic things can cause unintended triggering. Protect
unused plugs with adhesive tape to avoid this.

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1 Getting Ready
Turning the power on
1 Lower the volume of the connected amp or speakers.
2 Long-press the power button of the aD5.
The power turns on.
Turning the power o
1 Lower the volume of the connected amp or speakers.
2 Long-press the power button of the aD5.
The power turns o.
All settings are saved.
*Disconnecting the AC adapter without turning o the power will cause malfunctions. You must turn o the
power by pressing the power button.
Turning the power o automatically (auto power-o)
If the aD5 has not been played or operated for 30 minutes, it automatically turns o the power
in order to conserve electricity. You can disable this function. For details, refer to the “Reference
Guide” PDF (p. 13).

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1 Getting Ready
Trigger settings
You’ll need to make trigger settings when using the aD5 for the rst time or after you’ve changed
the types of pads. This allows the data from the pad sensors to be processed correctly so that the
aD5’s performance capabilities can be fully utilized.
The aD5 has two settings wizards, allowing you to complete the settings simply by striking pads
as directed in the screen.
<1> Crosstalk Cancel Wizard
This prevents “crosstalk,” when the vibration from hitting one pad is transmitted to another pad
causing it to sound.
1 Press the [HOME] button, and then press
[ ].
2 Select the [SYSTEM] tab, and then press
[TRIGGER].
3 Press [Crosstalk Cancel Wizard].
4 As directed in the screen, strongly hit the
specied pad three times.
Specied pad
OK
indication
*If you press [RETRY], the previous strikes are
discarded.
5 When the screen indicates “OK” press
[NEXT] to proceed.
6 Repeat steps 4—5 in the same way.
The aD5 calculates the state of crosstalk for
all of the connected pads.
*We recommend that you play a rimshot when
striking the snare pad.
*If the specied pad is not connected, press [SKIP].
7 When the following screen appears,
play the pads to verify that there is no
crosstalk, and then press [NO].
*If there is crosstalk, press [YES] and repeat the
wizard once again.
In some cases, it might not be possible to
completely eliminate crosstalk. The following
actions might improve the situation.
• Increase the distance between the pads.
• Mount the pads on separate stands.
• Place the system on a stable oor.
• Adjust the tension of the mesh pads.

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1 Getting Ready
<2> Trigger Setup Wizard
This wizard measures the sensor output of each pad, and sets the appropriate values so that your
performance is accurately reected by the sound.
1 In step 3 of the preceding section, press
[Trigger Setup Wizard].
2 Lightly strike the pad that you want to set up.
The pad you strike is shown.
3 If the indicated pad is correct, press [NEXT].
*If the wrong pad is shown, strike the pad again.
If the wrong pad is still shown, check the pad
connections.
4 Specify the manufacturer and model of
the pad.
Select the item, and use the value knob to
specify the correct setting.
5 Press [NEXT].
6 Using the softest shot (pianissimo) that
you will play during performance, hit
the head three times. When the display
indicates “OK,” press [NEXT].
In the case of a cymbal, strike the bow.
7 Using the strongest shot (fortissimo) that
you will play during performance, hit
the head three times. When the display
indicates “OK,” press [NEXT].
In the case of a cymbal, strike the bow.
8 In the same way, use the strongest shot
(fortissimo) that you will play during
performance to hit the specied zone
three times. When the display indicates
“OK,” press [NEXT].
Specied zone
9 Setup is completed. If you want to set up
another pad, press [YES].
Make settings for all pads in the same way.
If you are nished, press [NO].
*It will not be possible to make settings correctly
if crosstalk is occurring. Execute the Crosstalk
Cancel Wizard before you use the Trigger Setup
Wizard.