Millenium MPS-850 User manual

MPS-850
E-Drum Set
Assembly Instructions

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
09.10.2023, ID: 428224 (V4)

Table of contents
1 General information....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Symbols and signal words.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Scope of delivery.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4 Assembly........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Protecting the environment.................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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1 General information
This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and
all other instructions. Keep the document for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you
sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change.
Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
1.1 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous sit‐
uation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situa‐
tion that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situa‐
tion that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device.
Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device.
Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly
when it is not in use.
Never allow children to use the device without supervision.
Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children
could play with.
NOTICE!
Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet!
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the oor and cause permanent dark
stains after some time.
If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the oor.
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3 Scope of delivery
Before you assemble your drum set, make sure the contents of package is complete according to the following list and gure.
Item Qty.
1 1 Lateral support tube on the left
2 1 Lateral support tube on the right
3 2 Support tube for crossbeam
4 3 Cymbal holders (crash and ride)
5 1 Upper horizontal connection tube
6 1 Lower horizontal connection tube
7 1 Left crossbeam
8 1 Right crossbeam
9 1 Crossbeam for snare
10 2 Tom pad 1 (8", dual zone), tom pad 2 (8", dual zone)
11 3 Tom pad 3 (10", dual zone), tom pad 4 (10", dual zone), snare pad (dual zone)
12 1 Hi-hat controller
13 1 Connector for hi-hat
14 1 Hi-hat (with edge and choke)
15 2 Crash 1 (with edge and choke), crash 2 (with edge and choke)
16 1 Ride (with edge, bell and choke)
17 1 E-drum module Millenium MPS-850
18 1 Hi-hat stand with pedal
19 1 Bass drum pad pedal
20 1 Pedal beater
21 1 Bass drum pad
22 5 Mounting bracket for pads
23 1 Drum key
24 1 Set of drum sticks
25 5 Hook-pile tape
26 1 Thumb screw, long
27 2 Thumb screw, short
28 1 Multi-cable for connecting the pads to the e-drum module
29 1 Power adapter
30 2 Single connection cable for tom 4 and crash 2
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Item Qty.
31 1 Assembly instructions for the e-drum set
32 1 User manual for the e-drum module
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4 Assembly
Overview
Loosen the screws of the clamps before sticking the tubes together. Mount the various elements in the specied sequence. The
nal positions of the components are shown in the illustration below.
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10 Tom pad 1 (8"), tom pad 2 (8")
11 Tom pad 3 (10"), tom pad 4 (10"), snare pad
12 Hi-hat controller
14 Hi-hat pad
15 Crash 1, crash 2
16 Ride
17 E-drum module Millenium MPS-850
18 Hi-hat stand with pedal
19 Bass drum pad pedal
21 Bass drum pad
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Assembling the rack
CAUTION!
Risk of cuts to the hands from sharp edges during assembly!
Tools, screws and components can have sharp edges that can cause cuts during assembly.
Pay attention to sharp edges when assembling and screwing the individual parts. Wear protective gloves if necessary.
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1. Attach the horizontal connection tubes (5, 6) to the lateral support tubes (1, 2).
2. Then tighten the mounting screws with the drum key (23).
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1. Attach the crossbeams of the rack (7, 8, 9) in the provided mounting clamps.
2. Attach the crossbeam support tubes (3) in the provided mounting clamps. Make sure that the ends of the support tubes (3)
are resting on the oor.
3. Then tighten the mounting screws.
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1. Position the mounting brackets (22) for the individual pads. Then tighten the mounting screws.
2. Turn the mounting brackets (22) to the correct position for mounting the pads. Then tighten the mounting screws.
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1. Insert the brackets (4) for the cymbals (crash, ride) into the provided mounting clamps on the rack. Use the mounting
screws to attach the brackets at the required height.
2. Loosen the retaining screws on the bracket joints and turn the brackets into the desired playing positions. Then tighten the
retaining screws again.
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Mounting pads on the rack
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1. Attach the mounting brackets to the pads (10, 11). Tighten the wing nuts on the pads by hand rst.
2. Then slide the plastic ends of the mounting brackets up to the stop into the designated clamps on the rack.
3. Align the pads on the rack to meet your needs, then tighten the wing nuts of the pad brackets and the bolts of the pad
clamps on the rack evenly.
Mounting cymbals on the rack
1. Unscrew the wing nuts from the cymbal holders and take the felt washers o the holders.
2. Place the cymbals as shown in the gure on the holders.
3. Place the felt washers on the cymbals and x the cymbals with the associated wing nuts on the holders.
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Setting up the bass drum pedal
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1. Snap the two metal rods into the holes provided on the frame of the bass drum pedal.
2. Place the beater (20) into the hole provided on the rotary head of the pedal (19) and tighten the clamp with the drum key
(23).
Aligning the beater
Pay attention to the correct orientation of the beater. The beater may only hit the bass drum pad with the black plastic side. When
using the felt side however, the abrasion and a possible tearing of the mesh head skin is signicantly accelerated.
The bass drum beater can be turned 180 degrees by loosening the locking screw.
Mounting the e-drum module on the rack
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1. Push the e-drum module (17) to the stop into the free clamp of the crossbeam. Thread the multi-cable (28) through the
clamp and insert the sub-D connector into the corresponding socket of the drum module.
2. Tighten the thumb screws (26, 27) on the clamp.
3. Align the module and tighten the wing nut of the clamp.
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Assembling the hi-hat stand
Assemble the hi-hat stand as shown below.
Proceed as follows to attach the hi-hat controller (12) and the hi-hat (14) to the hi-hat stand (18):
1. Loosen the Allen screw on the hi-hat connector piece with the drum key. Turn the top anti-clockwise and lift up the indi‐
vidual parts to remove them.
2. Put the hi-hat on the lower part of the connector piece. Put the parts removed in the previous step back onto the connector
piece and tighten the Allen screw again.
3. Put the hi-hat controller onto the hi-hat stand.
4. Place the hi-hat with the connector piece onto the hi-hat stand. The distance between the hi-hat and the hi-hat controller
should be 15 mm to 20 mm.
5. Tighten the wing screw on the connector piece.
15-20 mm
Positioning the bass drum and hi-hat
1. Place the pedal with the bass drum pad centred under the rack. Position the bass drum pedal centred in front of the pad.
2. Place the hi-hat pedal to the left of the bass drum pad.
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Set-up and cabling
Set up the rack, the pads and the cymbals according to your needs. Finally, position the drum pedal and the hi-hat controller in
front of the rack and connect all trigger cables to the e-drum module.
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5 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal
recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of your old device
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version.
Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device,
comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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Notes
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