Casio LD-80 User manual

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USER’S GUIDE
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Part
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of
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FCC
Rules.
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ere
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provide
seasonab's
protection
against
harmfut
interference
ina
tasidential
installation.
This
equipmert
generates,
uses
and
can
radate
radio
frequency
sagy
and,
i
not
instaled
and
used
In
accordance
with
the
instructons,
may
cause
harmful
interference
1
10
communications.
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there
is
no
Querantee
thal
interfareace
wili
not
ocour
In
a
parfieaar
instadaton.
N
this
equipment
doas
catise
harmbil
intariarance
ta
radio
or
television
tecepton,
which
can
be
determinad
by
turing
the
equizment
of
ard
on,
the
user
ig
encouraged
t0
Iry
to
correct
the
intarfe-ence
sy
one
or
more
of
the
folowing
measures:
+ Revrient or relgcate the seceiving antenna.
~ Increase the seperation between ihe ecuipmert and receiver.
+
Connect
the
equipment
inc
an
outist
on
4
circuit
diffecent
from
that
to
which
the
recatver
1s
connected.
+
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
expenenced
radio
TV’
technician
for
ho'p.
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Ghangas
of
Motkhcasons
not
exprassty
approved
by
the
party
recponsibie
“or
compliar
ce
could
void
the
user's
authonty
tc
opazate
ine
equipment.
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4. Use either of the following techniques to assign the percussion sound you
want to the pad you selected in siep 3 (Pad 7 in ous example).
© Strike the Unum pad ta scroll through percussion sounds sequentially
Each strike advances to the next sound and plays it
* Use the number pad to input a two-digit sound number. You can alsa use
the
(+)
and
(-}
keys
to
scroill
through
numbers
on
the
display.
Holding
down (+) or () scrolis at high speed.
» See "Percussion Sound List” on page A-1 for information on the percus-
sion sounds you can assign ta a drum pad or pedal
3.
Repeal
steps
3
througi
4
for
another
pad
or
pedal.
if
you
want.
=
After
al!
the
assignments
are
the
way
you
want,
press
tne
DRUM
SET
button
to
store
your
custo
geum
set
” ORUM SET indicator
Pe Play your new custom drum set.
maton
To select the custom drum set
1.
Pectorm
the
procedure
under
“To
selec:
a
drum
set”
on
page
F-16
2. instep 2, use the (+) and (+ keys to screll through the drum set numbers
urtil
"CU"
ICUSTOM)
appears
on
the
display.
+ "CU" is located between dram se( number (20 and drum set nustber 60]
(.
O19
029
CU
OL.
aNOTE
+ The custom drum set cemains in memtory even when the Digital Drum is
turned off
+ The default data assigned to the custom drum set is the same as drum set 001
E-97
Using
Rhythms
Raa
This section explains how to select accompaniment rhythms ang control
their playback.
@ Selecting a Rhythm
Use the tollowing procedure to select from among the 100 rhythm patterns
builtinte your Digital Onum.
+ Sce "Rhythm List” on page A-3 for a list of available rhythms and their
chythm numbers.
SNOTE
« The initial default rhythm setting is CO aMer you tum on Digital Drun power.
To selact a rhythm
1. Press the RHYTHM button.
+ The RHYTEM indicatos lights and the currently selected chy thin’s number
appears cn the display
2. Use the number pad lo input the number of the rhythm you want to use.
* You can input two digit shytlor, number, o¢ use the (+) and (-) keys to
scroll dough numbers on the display. Holding down (+) or (-} scrolls at
high speed.
+ Muke ure yuu always input a two-digit number in the range of 00 te 99.
E-16
About rhythm types
« There are two types of rhythms: looped shythms and fixed-Jeugth shy thins
Looped rhythms (rhydum numbers 00 to 79) keep playing in an endless jong.
until
you
step
them,
Fixed-eagth
rhythms
(rhythm
numbers
80
to
99)
stop
playing autumatically when they ceach their end
@ Starting and Stopping Rhythm Play
Perform the following steps to start and stop rhythm play.
To start and stop rhythm play
t
Select the rhytties you want tu piay.
+ See “Selecting a Rhythm” on this page
2. tess the START/STOP button to siast chythin play
* After a count that scunds like two drum sticks hitting together, the
rhythm starts te play
+ The beat count value increments with each beal, cycling back to 1 each
time the rhythm patter restarts.
+ The ASSIGN indicator flashes for ach beat. The RETYTHM, DRUM SET,
end ASSIGN indicators all flash for the first beat of each measure
3.
i
you
want,
vou
can
use
the
number
pad
to
change
the
rhythm
aumber
while
rhyihe
play
is
in
progress.
See
“To
select
a
shythi
yn
this
page.
4. To stop rhythm play, press START/STOP.
Yaa eoman

B
Adjusting
Accomp
volume
@
Adjusting
the
Rhythm
Tempo
The
ACCOMP
VOL.
buttons
control
the
volume
level
of
the
shythm
only,
Perform
the
following
steps
to
change
the
temnpo
(specd)
of
the
rhythm.
This
They
do
not
affect
the
volume
of
sounds
you
play
cn
the
drum
pads,
su
you
setting
also
affects
demo
play
(page
E-14).
can adjust Accomp volume tc obtain good balance between your drurn play
and accompaniments.
* Note that the Accomp volume setting also affects the metronome (page E- To adjust the rhythm tempo
29).
Press
the
TEMP
button
to
display
the
current
tempo
setting.
To adjust Accomp volume
Press the upper ACCOMP VOL, bution to inciease Accomp volume, or the .
lower button to decrease il.
+ As sp0n as you press an ACCOMP VOL. button, the display changes to
show
the
current
Accomp
volzme
setting
as
a
value
in
the
range
of
C
{muted) to 9 (maximum).
« You can adjust Accomp volume while rhythm play is ongoing or stopped.
«
Holding
down
cither
ACCOMP
VOL.
button
changes
the
setting
at
high
speed.
} Gurren tempo setting
*
Press
the
upper
TEMPO
button
to
increase
rhythm
tempo,
or
the
lower
button
to
decrease
it.
7
» As soon a8 you press a TEMPO button, the display changes to show the
Current tempo setting as a value in the range of 49 to 240.
4
+
You
can
adjust
tempo
while
rhythm
play
is
ongoing
or
stopped
+ Holding down either TEMPO button changes the setting at high speed
M@
Turning
Rhythm
Parts
On
and
Off
Rhythm
parts
are
made
up
of
four
named
ORUM
(main
drum
track),
PERC.
(main
percussion
track),
BASS
(bass
track},
and
CHORD
(main
chord
trac
You
can
tum
off
(mute)
one
or
more
part
and
play
along
with
the
remaining
Parts.
To turn rhythm parts on and off
Use
the
DRUM,
PERC,,
BASS,
and
CHORD
buttons
to
toggle
the
corre-
sponding
part
(button
indicator
lit)
and
off
(button
indicator
not
lit).
*
You
can
turn
parts
on
and
off
while
chytun
play
is
cngoing
or
stopped,
pemrey
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This
section
describes
other
sethngs
you
can
use
to
ntake
your
Digital
Drum
play
more
enjoyable
and
realistic.
[ofl
@
Using
Reverb
Sma
pene
BT
You
can
setect
from
among
four
diterent
revesb
depth
levels
to
help
make
percussion
sounds
and
rhythm
play
sound
more
dynamic.
+
The
initiai
deteutt
setting
atter
you
turn
on
the
Digital
Drain
ay
Super
Bass on.
To
select
a
reverb
depth
>
a
Press
the
SUPER
BASS
button
again
ta
turn
Super
Bass
off.
1,
Press
the
REVERB
bution
fe
2
tT Gau BA ASCH
™ Using the Metronome
The
metrunome
gives
you
a
reference
beat
you
can
use
while
practicing
oc
playing.
You
can
choose
between
two
different
metronome
sounds:
simu-
*
The
initial
detault
reverb
degth
setting
after
you
turn
on
the
Digital
lated
human
voice
or
click
sound.
;
namie
{
*
You
need
to
perform
step
2
within
about
three
seconds
after
pressing
the
REVERS
button,
ONOTE
*
The
metronome
sound
1s
aot
recorded
when
you
perform
a
record
operation
(page E-22).
2h
Use
the
number
pad
to
specify
the
revert
depth
you
want
to
use
*
You
can
input
a
one-digit
number,
of
use
the
(+}
and
(-)
keys
to
scroll
through
numbers
on
the
display.
+
You
can
specity
a
depth
vn
the
range
of
rC
(reverb
off?
through
13
(maxi
mum reverb),
To
start
and
stop
the
metronome
1.
Press
the
METRONOME
button
once
‘o
start
the
simulated
human
voice
aNOTE
metroname.
=
Reverb
depth
data
ss
net
sent
or
ceceived
as
MIDI
data.
-
*
Beats
are
counted
by
a
voice
that
say's,
“1-2-3-4."
@
Using
Super
Bass
2.
ress
the
METRONOME
bution
a
second
time
to
change
to
a
check
scund.
Super
Bass
makes
the
sounds
produced
by
the
Digital
Drum
deeper
and
+
You
can
change
the
speed
of
the
metronome
sound
using
the
TEMPO
more
powerful.
buttons.
*
You
can
adjust
te
valume
of
the
metrcrome
sound
using
the
ACCOMP.
VOL
buttons.
To
turn
Super
Bass
on
and
off
3.
To
stop
the
me:onome.
press
the
METRONOME
button
a
third
time
1.
ress
the
SUPER
RASS
buttor.
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Welcome...
To
the
happy
family
of
satisficd
CASIO
electronic
musical
instru-
ment
owners!
To
pet
the
most
out
of
the
many
features
and
func-
tions
of
this
musical
instrument,
be
sure
to
carefully
read
this
manual
and
keep
it on hand
for future
reference.
tmportant!
Please
note
the
following
important
information
>efore
using
this
product.
»
Before
using
the
optional
AD-12
AC
Adaptor
to
power
the
unit,
be
sure
to
check
the
AC
adaptor
for
any
damage
first.
Carefully
check
the
power
cord
for
breakage,
cuts,
exposed
wire
and
other
serious
damage.
Never
let
children
use
an
AC
adaptor
that
is seriously
damaged.
*
Never
attempz
to
recharge
batteries.
» Do not use rechargeable batteries.
+ Never mix old batleries with new ones.
+ Use recommended batteries or equivalent types.
« Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (-) poles are
facing
correctly
as
indicated
near
the
battery
compartment.
»
Replace
batteries
as
soon
as
possible
after
any
sign
they
are
geiting
weak,
«
Do
not
short-circuit
the
dattery
terminals.
*
The
product
is
not
intended
for
children
under
3
years.
* Use only the following CASIO AC adaptor: AD-12.
armen
» The AC adaptor is not a tay.
*
Be
sure
to
discornect
the
AC
adaptor
before
cleaning
the
product.
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ELECTRONICS
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LTD.
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Unit
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This mark is valid in the EU countries only.
Please
keep
aii
informat
on
for
future
reference.
Et
F
Main
Features
-
7
©
LIGHTING
GUIDE
SYSTEM
A
light
on
each
pad
and
the
pedal
indicators
flash
to
let
you
know
when
it's
time
to
strike
the
pad
or
press
the
pedal
O
Touch
Response
The
volume
and
timbre
of
the
sound
produced
is
varied
in
accordance
with
how
hard
you
strike
a
pad.
This
ciakes
it
possible
:o
add
a
wide
range
of
nuances
to
your
percussion
play
O 7 pads
Select
from
among
20
different
drum
se's
of
specify
a
particu-
lar
drum
sound
you
want
to
assign
to
a
pad.
©
100
versatile
rhythms
Select
from
among
100
different
preset
rhythms.
including
tock,
jazz,
and
much
more.
0
Informative
display
screen
An
easy-to-understand
display
screen
provides
you
with
a
wealth
of
information
about
the
Digital
Drumu’s
operations.
E-2
O
Super
Bass
‘The
press
of
a
button
enharces
low
range
sounds,
making
them
more
powerful
and
realistic.
Recording function
You
can
cecord
up
to
300
notes
in
memory
for
later
playback.
5 Metronome
Select
vither
a
simulated
human
voice
or
click
sound
as
a
reference
beat.
3
Foot
pedals
A
pair
of
foot
pedals
provides
realistic
hi-hat
and
bass
drum
play.
armen

GE saicty Precautions
—— J
Symbols
Various
symbols
are
used
in
this
user’s
guide
and
on
the
product
itself
to
ensure
that
the
product
is
used
safely
and
correctly,
and
to
prevent
injury
to
the
user
and other
persons
as well as damage
to property
Those
symbals
along
with
then meanings
are shown
below.
ZS DANGER
This
symbol
indicates
information
that.
if
ignored
oc
applied
incorrectly,
creates the danger of death or serious personal injury
Z\
WARNING
This
indication
stipulates
matters
that
have
the
risk
of
causing
death
or
serious
injury
if the product
is operated
incorrectty
while
ignoring
th:s indi-
cation
Z\ CAUTION
This indication stipulates matters tat have the risk uf causing injury as welt
as
matters
toe
which
there
is
the
likelihood
of
occurrence
of
physical
damage
only
if
the
product
is
operated
uncorrectly
while
ignoring
this
indication.
Symbol EXaN ples
A This triangtw symbol (A\) means chat the user should oe carefull
(The example at left indicates etectrical shock caution.)
This
citcle
with
a
line
through
it
(@)
means
that
the
indicated
action Must not be performed. indicauons within or nearky this
symbol
are
specifical:y
prohibsted.
(The
example
at
left
indicates
that
disassembly
is
prohibited.)
The black dot (@) ineans that the indicated action must be per-
formed.
Indications
within
this
symbol
are
acitons
that
azz
spe-
cifically
instructed
to
be
performed.
(The
example
at
leit
incicates
that
the
power
plug
must
be
unplugged
from
the
electrical
socket.)
Tete
ZX
DANGER
Alkaline Batteries
Peciorm
the
fullowing
steps
immediately
:f
fluid
leaking
from
alka-
line
batteries
ever
gets
into
your
eyes.
@
1.
Donot
rub
your
eyes!
Rinse
them
with
water.
? Contact your physician unmediately.
Leaving
alkaline
battery
Mluid
in
your
eyes
can
lead
tu
loss
of
sight
Z\
WARNING
Smoke, Strange Odor, Ovecheating
Continued
use
of
the
product
while
it
is
emitting
smoke,
a
strange
odor,
or
heat
creates
the
risk
of
fire
and
electric
shock.
Take
the
following steps immediately.
1. Tum off power.
2.
Wyou
are
using
the
AC
adaptor
for
power,
unplug
it
fram
the
wall
vulet.
'
3.
Contact
your
original
retailer
vr
an
authorized
CASIO
Service
Provider.
AC Adaptor
Misuse
of
the
AC
ecaptur
creates
the
risk
of
fire
and
electric
shack
Always
make
sure
you
observe
the
following
precautions.
©
Re
sure
to
use
unly
the
AC
adaptor
that
Ls
specified
for
this
prod-
uct
*
Use
only
a
power
source
whose
voltage
is
within
the
rating
marked
on
the
AC
adaptoc.
*
Do
ant
overload
electrical
outlets
and
extensyon
cords.
OY
E32
AC Adaptor
Misuse
of
the
AC
adaptar's
#lecizic
cord
can
damage
or
break
il.
creating
the
risk
of
fire
ard
electric
shock
Always
make
sure
you
ubserve
the
following
precautions.
+
Never
place
heavy
objects
on
the
cord
or
subject
it
to
heat
Never
try
to
modify
the
cord
er
subject
it
to
excessive
bending.
Never
twist
ay
stretch
the
card
Should
the
electric
conl
or
plug
become
damaged,
contact
your
original
retailer
or
authorized
CASIO
Service
Frovider
AC Adaptor
Never
touch
the
AC
adaptor
while
your
hands
are
wet.
Doing
so
creates
the
risk
of
eiectnc
shack.
Batleries
Misuse
of
batteries
can
cause
then:
tu
leak,
resulting
in
damage
to
nearby
abjects,
or
to
explode,
creating
the
sisk
of
fice
ax
personal
inury.
Always
make
sure
you
observe
the
follawing
precautions
»
Never
try
to
take
batteries
apart
ar
allow
them
ta
become
shorted.
Never
expose
batteries
tu
heat
or
dispose
of
them
by
incinerati
Never
mix
old
batteries
with
new
ones
Never
mix
batteries
of
different
types.
Do not charge the battenes.
Make
sure
the
positive
(+)
and
nega
are
facing
vorrectly:.
O @860
ve
()
ends
af
the
batteries
Do eat incinerate the praduct.
Never
throw
the
product
into
fire
Doing
so
can
cause
it
to
expiode.
ercating
the
risk
of
fire
and
persona!
©
injury.
“
Water
and
Foreign
Matter
Water,
ather
Lquids,
and
foreign
matter
(such
as
pieces
of
metal)
Betting
into
the
product
create
the
risk
of
fire
and
electric
shack.
Take
the
following
steps
izumediately.
1. Turn off power
2.
Ifyou
are
using
the
AC
adaptor
for
power,
unplug
it
froma
the
wall
outlet.
@
E-d
3.
Contact
your
origins!
retailec
or
an
authorized
CASIO
Service
Provider
Disassembly
and
Modification
Never
try
to
take
this
product
apart
or
modify
i!
in
any
Way.
Doing
30
creates
the
tisk
of
eiecteic
shock,
burn
injury,
or
other
personal
injury.
®
Leave
all
internai
inspection,
adjustment,
and
maintenance
up
to
your
original
retailer
or
authorized
CASIO
Service
Provider
Dropping
and
Impact
Continued
use
of
this
product
after
it
has
been.
damaged
hy
drvpping
OF
subjecting
il
to
strong
impact
creates
the
risk
of
fire
and
electric
shock.
Take
the
following
steps
immediately
1.
Tur
off
power.
2.
if
you
ave
using
the
AC
adaptor
tor
power,
unplug
it
fram
the
wall
SO
outlet.
3.
Contact
your
uriginal
retailer
or
an
authorized
CASIO
Service
Provider
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plaze
the
plastic
bag
the
produc:
comes
in
over
yur
head
ot
In
your
mouth.
Doing
so
creates
the
eisk
nf
sulfovation.
Yarticular
care
concerning
this
precaution
is
required
where
sual!
children
are
present
2)
Location
Avoid
locating
the
product
an
an
unstable
stand,
on
an
uneven
surlace,
ur
any
other
unstable
location.
An
unstabie
focation
can
cause
the
product
to
fall
over,
creuting
the
risk
af
personal
injury.
2ant om

Z\ CAUTION
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you ohserve the following precautians,
+ Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat.
+ Never puli on the cord when uaplugging from the electrical autlet,
Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.
AC Adaptor
Misure of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you observe the following precautions.
+ Insert the AC adaptor into the wali cutlet as far as it will go.
* Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlel dwing lightening oe
storms or before leaving on a trip or cther long-term absence.
Atleast ance a yeas, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet
and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the
prongs of the plug.
Relocating the Product
Before relocating the product, always unplyg the AC adaptor from
the wall oudet and disconnect al other cables and connecting cords.
Leaving
cords
connected
creates
the
risk
of
damage
te
the
cords,
fire,
and electcic shock.
Cleaning
Before dearuny the product, alwey's unplug te AC adaptor from the
wall outlet first. Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates the risk &
of damage to the AC adaptor, fire, and electric shock,
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to
nearby
objects,
or
to
explode,
creating
the
risk
of
fire
and
personal
injury. Atway's make sure you pbserve the following precautions.
+ Use only barterics that are specified for use with this product.
* Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a SQ
long time,
aetye
‘Connertors
Connect
only
the
specified
devices
and
equipment
to
the
pruduct’s
connectors
Connection
of
a
non-specilied
device
or
equipment
cre-
ates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Location
Avoid
the
following
locations
fer
this
product.
Such
lecations
create
the risk of fire and electric shock.
+ Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust
+
In
food
preparation
areas
or
other
areas
subject
¢o
vil
smoke
+
Near
alt
conditioning
equipment,
on
a
heated
carpet.
in
areas
exposed
to
direct
sunlight,
inside
of
a
vehicle
parked
in
the
sun,
or
any
other
acea
thal
subects
the
product
to
high
temperatures
Sound Volume
Do
rot
listen
to
music
at
very
loud
volumes
for
long
periods.
Particu-
lar
cace
concermung
thus
precaution
is
required
when
using
head:
phanes.
High
volume
settings
can
damage
your
hearing
Heavy Objects
Never place heavy ob:ect an top af the product.
Doir.g
so
can
make
the
product
top
heavy,
causing,
the
product
to
tip
over
or the
object
to fall
from
il, creating
the
cisk
of personal
injury.
)
©
©
ES
am Care of your Instrument
Avaid
heat,
humidity
or
direct
suniight.
Deo
not
overexpose
the
instrument
to
direct
sunlight,
or
place
it
near
an
air
conditioner,
of
in
any
extremely
hot
place
Do
not
use
near
a
TV
or
radio.
This
inst-ument
can
cause
video
or
audio
interference
with
TV
and
radic
reception.
If
this
happens,
move
the
instrument
away
from
the
Vor
radio,
De
not
use
lacquer.
thinner
or
similar
chemicals
far
cleaning.
Clean
the
instrument
with
a
soft
cloth
dampened
in
a
weak
solution
of
water
and
a
neutral
detergent
Soak
the
cloth
in
the
solution
and
squeeze
until
it
is
afmost
dry.
Avoid
use
in
areas
subjected
to
temperature
extremes.
Important!
When
using
batteries,
be
sure
to
replace
them
or
shift
to
one
of
the
alternate
power
sources
whenever
you
natice
any
of
the
folowing
symptoms.
lastcument does not turn on
Dim,
difficult
to
read
display
Abnormally
low
speaker/headphone
volume
Distortion
of
sound
vutpet
Occasional
interruption
of
sound
when
playing
at
high
vulume
Sudden
power
(ailure
when
paying
at
high
volume
Dimming
of
the
display
when
playing
at
high
volume
Abnormal
rhythm
pattern
and
demo
tune
play
ee aes
Diauniny
of
dig:tal
drum
lights
when
notes
sound
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Rear Panel .....
Control Panel ....esecseseressrerecentess sere:
COMNECHIONS 0.1000
Phones/Output Jack
Accessories and Options -
Connecting the Foot Pedals
Power Supply
Using Batteries 0... ecco eee
Using the AC Adaptor ee ar §
Basie Operations...
Adjusting
Main
volume
Paneer:
Piaying
tha
Demo
Tune
.........
E-16
Playing the Drum Pad ua
Initial Default Setup...
Selecting a Orum Get... ... .....
Cenliguring a Custom Drum Set..
Boren
General
Guide
Selecting a Ahythm.......
Staning and Stoppiig Rhythm Play.
Adjusting Accomp volume...
Adjusting the Rhythm Tempo ..
Turning Rhythm Parts On and Ott
Other Settings ...
Using Reverb ..
Using Super Bass
Using tha Metronome.
Using the LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM ..........
ROCOICING ‘ssccsctcsscs create eeeerstioes
Vvénatis MIDI? ..
MIDI Terminals ......
What you can do with MIDI
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Percussion Sound | ist
Crum Set List
Fnyinm List
MIDI Implementation Chart
svraeeneeene Bed
E22
«
Names
of
keys,
buttons,
and
other
items
are
indicated
in
the
text
of
this
manual
usig
bold
type.
@ Rear Panel
PEDAL 1 fack
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
66 OO Sn
| ® ie) { ©
PEDAL
2
jack
DC 12V (AC adaptor} jack
MID! IN/OUT terminals
E-8
Orum pads
Orum ped light
Control pane!
oneae

@ Contral Panel
Foot Pedal indicators
Rhythm Part Guttens
DAUM button BASS button
_t
to
Pane
a
PERC. button CHORD butten
POWER switch
MAIN VOLUME dia!
ACCOMP VOL. buttons
TEMPO buttons
START/STOP button
METRONOME button
Number keypad
rAtonA
Display
*
The
display
shows
rhythm
numbers,
tempo
setting
vajues,
and
other
information.
RECORD button
PLAYJSTOP button
DEMO button
LESSON button
REVERB button
SUPER
BASS
button
ORUM SET button
RHYTHM bution
=
ASSIGN
button
E-9
=a Connections
The
following
describes
how
to
connect
external
ecuipment
to
the
Digital
Drum’s
PHONES/
OUTPUT
jack.
See
“MIDE”
on
page
F-23
far
information
about
connecting
to
another
MIDI
device.
+
Make
sure
you
tum
off
all
ecuipment
before
making
any
connections
@
Phones/Output
Jack
Before
connecting
headphones
or
other
external
equizment,
be
sure
to
first
turn
down
tae
vulume
settings
of
the
digits)
drum
and
the
connected
equipment,
Yuu
can
then
adjust
volume
to
the
desired
level after
conrec-
lions
are
complete
Kear Panel
PHOWESOUTPUT lack
6
665
Connecting
Headphones
(@)
Connecting
ead
phones
cuts
off
output
from
the
digital
drum’s
budt-in
Speakers.
so
you
can
play
even
late
at
night
without
disturbing
anyone.
Audio
Equipment
(@)
Cunnect
the
digital
drum
to
an
audic
equipment
using
a
commercialiy
available
connecting
cord
with
a
standazd
plug
on
one
end
and
two
PIN
plugs
on
the
other
end.
In
this
configuration,
you
normally
yet
the
input
Selector
of
the
audio
equipment
to
the
terminal
(usually
macked
AUX
IN
or
something
similar)
where
the
cord
from
the
digital
drum
is
connected,
See
the
user
documentation
that
comes
with
your
audio
equipment
Jor
ut)
details
Musical
Instrument
Amplifier
(@)
Use
a
commercially
available
connecting
cord
to
connect
the
digital
dram
to
a
musical
instrument
amplifier.
4 NOTE
*
Be
sure
to
use
a
connecting
cord
that
has
standard
plugs
on
the
ends
you
connect
lo
the
digital
drum
aaul
amplifier.
>
Connection
Example
13 ana mma
PMONESOUTPUT
G.
aul
jk 7
anlar FL,
Rebar oF pad acme
@
Accessories
and
Options
Use
only
the
acessories
and
options
specified
for
this
digital
drum.
Use
of
son-authorized
items
creates
the
danger
of
fire,
lectrical
shock,
and
per-
sonal
injury.
amaeanne

@ Connecting the Foot Pedals
Your Digital Drum comes with two foot pedals that you can connect to the
PEDAL 1 and PEDAL 2 jacks.
PEDAL Ziech PEDAL tieck
+ See “Foot Peda) Assignments” or, page E-15 tor information about haw to
use the foot peda.s while playing the Digital Drum
Cored
Power Supply
Important!
* Tum off power before connecting the foot pedals
* Do not hold down eithe: of the feo! pedals while connecting them to the
Digital Drum.
E-1t
Your
Digital
Druca
can
cun
vader
battery
power
ar
under
power
supplied
by
an
optional
AC
adaptor.
@
Using
Batteries
Always
make
sure
you
turn
off
the
Digttal
Deum
before
loading
or
replacing
batteries,
To
load
batteries
ig
Carefully
(un
over
the
Digital
Drum,
and
remove
the
battery
conpart-
ment
cover
2.
Lead
six
C
size
(LR
14:
batteries
into
the
battery
compastmert
+ Make suce that the pos
facing correctly.
eID
is
e
(+band
negative
(
]
ends
of
the
batteries
are
3.
Insen
the
tabs
of
the
battery
compartment
cover
into
the
hoes
provided
and
close
the
caver.
*
The
Digutal
Geum
may
cot
function
correctly
if
yuu
Inad
or
replace
batteries
with
power
tuened
on
If
this
happens,
tuming
the
Digita!
Drum
off
and
then
back
on
again
should
retum
dunctions
buck
tv
nerinal
iS
SS
Important
Battery
Information
@
The
following
shows
the
approxinuate
battery
life
provided
by
different
battery
types.
*
Standard
battery
fife:
Approximately
5
hours
(CRI)
‘The
above
value
is
standard
bartery
life
at
normal
temperature,
with
the
digital
drum
volume
at
a
mediuan
setting.
Temperature
extremes
or
playing
ar
very
loud
volume
ssttings
can
sharten
battery
life.
@
Any
of
the
following
symptoms
indicate
low
battery
power.
Replace
batteries
as
soan
as
possible
whenever
any
of
the
tollowing
occurs
+
Instrument
does
nut
tum
on
+
Dim,
difficult
to
read
display
+
Abnormally
iow
speakez/headphone
volume
«
Distortion
of
sound
cutput
*
Occasional
interruption
ot
sound
when
playing
at
high
volume
*
Sudden
power
failure
when
playing
at
high
volume
*
Dimuning
of
the
display
wher
playing
at
high
volume
*
Abnormal
shythm
pattern
and
demo
tune
play
*
Dimmung
of
digital
drum
lights
when
notes
sound
Caution!
Improper
handling
of
batteries
car
cause
them
to
burst
and
ieak,
which
creates
the
danger
of
personal
injury
or
damage
due
to
contact
with
battery
acid.
Be
sure
to
note
the
fellowing
important
precautions,
*
Always
make
sure
that
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(-}
pules
are
facing
correctly
as
indicaterd
inside
Lhe
batte-y
compartment
To
avoid
damage
caused
vy
leaking
batteries,
be
sure
to
remove
batteries
from
the
Digital
Drum
whenever
you
leave
it
unattended
for
long
periods
{such
a3
when
leaving
on
a
trip).
Never
mix
bativries
of
different
types,
Never
aux
ofd
batteries
with
new
ones.
Never
discard
batteries
by
mcinerating
them,
do
not
allow
their
pules
to
be
shorted
{connected
to
each
ather).
never
take
batteries
apart,
and
do
not
expose batteries to direct heat.
Replace
batteries
as
svon
as
possible
after
any
sign
they
are
getting
weak.
Never
attempt
to
recharge
batteries.
recta

@
Using
the
AC
Adaptor
Impostantt
*
Make
sure
that
the
digita)
drum
is
turned
off
before
connecting
or
discon-
Make
sure
you
use
only
the
AC
adaptor
specified
for
this
Digital
Drum.
necting
the
AC
adaptor
*
Using
the
AC
adaptor
for
a
long
time
can
cause
it
to
become
warm
to
the
Specified
AC
Adaptor:
AD-12
tcuch.
This
is
normal
and
does
not
indicate
malfunction.
Also
note
the
following
important
warnings
and
precautions
when
usirg
ENOTE
the
AC
adaptor.
*
Ovtput
volume
under
battery
power
may
be
lawer
than
volume
under
AC
adaptor
power.
if
you
fec)
that
outpul
volume
under
battery
puwer
is
tov
low,
switch
to AC
adaptor
power.
PR ek AC adaptor AD-12
eogess|
de
AC outlet
Warning!
+
Take
care
to
avaid
any
damage
tu
or
breakage
of
the
power
cord.
Never
place
any heavy objects on the power cord or expose it to direct heat. Doing se
creates
the
danger
of
power
cord
damage,
fire,
and
electrical
shock
+
Use
only
the
specified
AC
adaptor.
Use
of
anathet
type
of
adaptor
creates
the
danger of fire and electrical shock
Caution!
*
For
safety
sake,
be
sure
ty
weptug
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
wail
outlet
whenever
leaving
the
digital
driun
unattended
for
a
long
time
(such
as
when
leaving
on a tmp).
_
+
Always
turn
off
the
digital
drum
and
anplug
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
wall
outlet
whee.
you
are
not
using
the
digital
dram
E13
rma Rats
Basic Operations
‘This
section
provides
the
most
basic
information
you
need
to
grt
your
Digital
Drum
running.
To turn power on and off
Shde
the
POWER
switch
up
anc
down
to
turn
puwer
ON
and
OFF.
@
Adjusting
Main
votume
Rotate
the
MAIN
VOLUME
dial
to
ad;ust
overall
volume,
including
nan-
drum
siunds,
hythms,
metronome,
ete
+
Rotate
the
MAIN
VOLUME
dial
left
to
decrease
main
volume,
or
right
te
increase
it,
@
Playing
the
Demo
Tune
The
deme
tune
provides
you
with
a
demonstration
af
the
variaus
capabih-
ties
of
your
Digital
Dram
To
start
and
stop
dema
tune
play
Press
the
DEMO
button
to
start
and
stop
demo
tune
play.
You
can
also
stop
demo
tune
play
by
pressing
the
START
/STOP
button.
+
You
can
use
the
FEMPO
buttons
to
adjust
the
speed
of
the
deme
tune
wlule
it
is
playing.
Stopping
demo
tune
play
returns
the
demo
:une
:a
its
initial
defautt
tempo
*
You
can
use
the
rhythm
part
buttons
to
tum
the
DRUM,
PERC.,
BASS,
and
CITORD
parts
of
the
demo
tune
off
or
on
while
it
is
playing.
E-14
ores

Sane Playing the Drum Pads
You can select fram among 20 different drum seis for the seven pads and
two pedals. Strike a pad to play the percussion sound assigned to it.
‘The volume of the scund praduced when you strike a drum pad depends on
how much force you use, and the area of the drum pad that you strike.
@ Initial Default Setup
Drum set 001 is always selected whenever you first ture on the Digital
Drum. ‘the following shows the particular percussion sounds that are as-
signed to each dram pad with Drum set 001.
Orum Assignments (Drum set 001)
Pod Number
Sound Number - -_
Sound Name
Pad 6
errs
operons
Pot 7 OE
Pad
7
mary
Cuma
=
+ Exanple: Drum Set 001 Standard 1
a KoWk,
Pedal 4 Pedal 2
Pedal Reloasec H-hat pan Prage to sound **: Beee Drum tow."
Podat Pressed: Hi-ha! closed
+ Stikung the ped with the ‘cot nade! ceprmssad produces a clase hi-hat sound,
> Steiing the pad win tha foot oxdat not pressed OroaLO86 @n ODEN THNAt SoUNG
+ Pressing the foot pedal stro. shining the pad oraducas a Ni-nat pedal sow.
+ See “Drum Set List” on page A-2 for a list of available drum sets and their
contents.
E18
@ Selecting a Drum Set
The percussion sounds that make up the drum set you select are assigned to
the seven drum pads and two toot pedals. See “Drum Set List” on page A 2
for a list of available dcum sets acd their contents.
To select a drum set
1. Press the ORUM SET button,
* The DRUM SET indicatus Liglus and the curcent!y selected drum set’s
number appears on the display
1 00-1,
DAUM SET ndicaur
2. Use the number pad to ‘nput the number of the drum sel you want to use
* Input a wa-digit number. To specity Umum Set 1, for example, press (I!)
and then [8]
* You car. also use the {-) and {-) keys to scroll through numbers on the
display. Scrolling past deum set number 20 displays "CU," which indi-
cates tht custom drum set. Holding down (+) or { } scrolls at high speed.
* Make sure you always input a two-digit number in the range of 01 to 20.
@ Configuring a Custom Drum Set
Your Digital Drum comes with 76 high quality percussion sounds that you
can assign to any one of the seven drum pads and two foot pedals. This way
you can configure your own custem druin set Uiat consists of the percus+
sion sounds you want.
» See “Percussion Sound List” on page A-1 for more irformatian about
percussion sounds.
To configure a custom drum sat
1. select the druri set you want to start from
« See “To select a drum set’ on this page.
Press the ASSIGN button.
rantronrnn (V4
Bifo
ASSIGN
tcater
Irn DOUN SET ASE
he
* The first percussion sound number that appears is the sound currently
assigned to Pad 1 The Pad 1 light is lit at this time
Strike the pad or press the pedal to which yuu want to ass gn a new
sound.
+ Ty change the percusyiun suund assigned tu Pad 7, for example, strike
Cad 7. This causes the pad’s light to light, and the percussion sound
currently assigned to the pad zppears on the display
+ The foot pedal indicator lights in the case of the foot pedal.
7M 4am,