Pintech E-Gig Installation guide

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SETUP PROCEDURE
1. ASSEMBLE RACK
2. INSTALL DRUMS AND CYMBALS TIGHTLY
3. CABLE CONNECTIONS;
a. BLUE (STEREO) CABLE MUST GO TO CONTROL PEDAL
b. LET THE CABLE LENGTHS DETERMINE THE REMAINING
CONNECTIONS
4. TUNING CYMBALS/DRUMS (USING HEADPHONES)
a. TENSION HEADS AS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE ‘SOFT
SPOTS’
b. PUSH ‘UTILITY’
c. LEAVE ‘SelfRej’ AND ‘Rej’ AT DEFAULT SETTINGS UNLESS
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
d. PUSH ‘Page +’
e. ADJUST GAIN TO 0 (by turning knob)FOR ALL
CYMBALS/DRUMS
f. PUSH ‘Page +’
g. ADJUST ‘Velcurve:’ to ‘Hard 2’ (by turning knob)
h. PUSH ‘KITS’ TO EXIT AND SAVE SETTINGS
5. AMPLIFIER SETUP
a. STEREO AMPLIFIERS
i. A STEREO CABLE FROM ‘AUX OUT’ TO A STEREO
INPUT REQUIRES NO MODULE SETTING ADJUSTMENT
ii. A STEREO SPLITTING CABLE (TIP, RING, SLEEVE
SPLITTER) IS REQUIRED TO SEND ‘LEFT’ AND ‘RIGHT’
SEPARATE CHANNELS TO DUAL INPUT AMPLIFIERS
b. MONO AMPLIFIERS
i. ALL INSTRUMENTS SHOULD BE ‘PANNED’ LEFT FOR
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
1. PUSH ‘VOICE’
2. PUSH ‘PAGE +’ TWICE
3. PUSH ‘SELECT’ (PAN: # SHOULD BLINK)
4. TURN KNOB SO ‘Pan:0’ (0=FULL LEFT)
5. SAVE ALL CHANGES TO A USER KIT (ANY # 21
THRU 30) BY PUSHING ‘SAVE/ENTER’ TWICE
6. PUSH ‘KIT’ AND SELECT THE KIT THE CHANGES
WERE SAVED TO USING KNOB

Pintech USA
SR Rack Assembly Instructions
Please review your parts list to ensure you have all of the necessary components.
1. First you will need to locate the “Front Curved” bar and leg assemblies.
2. Extend legs forward, into an “A” frame position.
3. Insert the 20 “Z” knobs and bolts into the open holes on the rack clamps (LMAC).
4. Insert the extended legs into the pipe connecting clamps attached to the front
curved bar.

Pintech USA
SR Rack Assembly Instructions
5. Locate the straight cymbal arms (CA-1) and the universal module mount (UM-1).
6. Insert them into your choice of the clamps on the on the rack.
7. The last part you will need to install into the rack will be the “L” tom arms (LR-78).

Thank you for choosing Pintech, the ultimate in electronic percussion. To
ensure that you will enjoy your Pintech products with years of trouble free
operation, we recommend that you carefully read this operation guide before
starting. Taking Care of Your E-Drum Set
Your e-drum set will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the rules shown below:
Location
Do not expose the unit to the following
conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration,
or more serious damage.
oDirect sunlight.
High temperature (near a heat source, or in acar during
the day time)
oExcessive humidity
oExcessive dust
oStrong vibration
oDisconnect all cables before moving the kit.
oPhysical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or
placing heavy objects on the instrument can result
in scratches and more serious damage.
Power Supply
oTurn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not
in use.
oIf an AC adaptor is used, it should be unplugged from
the AC outlet if the instrument is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
oUnplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.
oAvoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC outlet
as appliance with high power consumption, such as
electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug
adaptors since these can result in reduced sound
quality, operation errors, and possibly damage.
Cleaning
oClean the module with a soft dry cloth.
oA slightly damp cloth may be used to remove
stubborn grime and dirt.
oNever use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
oAvoid keeping vinyl objects in contact with the
unit as it may stick and/or cause discoloration.
Turn Power OFF When Making
Connections
oTo avoid damage to the module and other devices to
which it is connected, turn the power OFF on all
devices prior to connecting or disconnecting cables.
Electrical Interference
oThis is an electronic instrument may cause
interference if placed too close to radios or
television sets. If this occurs, separate the
affected devices.
Handling and Transport
oNever apply excessive force to the controls,
connectors or other parts of the instrument.
oAlways unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly,
but not pulling on the cable.

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Contents
CONTROLS
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
SETTING UP
- Connecting a MIDI Device
- Connecting a CD Player, etc.
- Connecting an Amplifier
- Using Headphones
- Connecting the Power Supply
START TO PLAY THE DRUM
1. Switch the power ON
2. Hit a pad
3. Play the DEMO song
4. Tempo
5. Chang the Drum Kit
6. Click
PLAY SONG
1. Select a Song
2. Listen to the Song
3. Adjust the Song Volume
4. Change the Song's Tempo
5. Mute a Drum Voice
6. Play along with Click Voice
7. Change the Drum Kit
SONG
1. Repeat Playback
2. Merge Track
3. Play Back Track
4. Quantize Notes
5. Clear Track
6. Song Copy
7. Delete Song
VOICE
1. Select the Drum Voice
2. Change the Note Value
3. Change the Drum Volume
4. Change the Pad Function
5. Select Pad Song
6. Adjust the Reverb
7. Voice Copy
SONG RECORDING
1. Select the User Song
2. Set the Track
3. Get ready to record
4. Start Recording
5. Playback to the Song
UTILITY
1. Self Rejection, Rejection
2. Gain Minimum Velocity
3. Velocity Curve
4. Assign Order
5. Equalizer
6. Hi-Hat Offset
7. Trigger Bypass
8. Factory Set
9. Click Voice
10. Click Tune
11. Click Note Number
12. Use Tempo
13. System Real Time
14. Reverb Type, Reverb Time
15 Local Control
16. MIDI Merge
17. Program Change
18. System Exclusive Message
PAD ASSIGN
PRESET DRUM KIT LIST
DRUM VOICE LIST
SONG LIST
SPECIFICATIONS

Controls
Front Panel
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POWER SWITCH
LCD DISPLAY
DATA DIAL
SONG
VOICE
UTILITY
KITS
PAGE +/-
SAVE/ENTER / SELECT
CLICK
RECORD
DEMO
PHONES JACK
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PADASSIGN
DRUM OFF
TEMPO/TAP
START/STOP
MAIN VOLUME
AUX VOLUME
ACCOMP +/-
Rear Panel
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MIDI IN/OUT JACK
TRIGGER INPUT JACK
POWER SUPPLY JACK (DC IN 9V)
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AUX IN JACK
AUX OUT JACK
KICK
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CRASH
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RIDE
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TOM 3
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TOM 2
3
TOM 1
2
SNARE
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HI-HAT
HI-HAT
CONTROL
AUX
IN
DC IN
9V
AUX
OUT
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
TEMPO/TAP
PADASSIGNKITS
UTILITY
VOICE DRUM OFF
SONG START/STOP
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Connecting a MIDI Device
Data in the drum brain can be stored to a MIDI device.
Transmit MIDI Data
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack on the drum brain with the MIDI IN jack on the external MIDI device.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI Data
Receive MIDI Data
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack on the drum brain with the MIDI OUT jack on the external MIDI device.
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI Data
Connecting a CD Player, etc. (AUX IN jack)
The audio output from a CD player connected to the AUX IN jack on the rear panel can be mixed with the sound of
the drum brain. This function is convenient when you want to play along with a favourite song.
The volume of the external signal is adjusted with the AUX VOLUME slider.
Amplifier
CD Player
Connecting an Amplifier
When you want to listen to the voices with an amplifier, connect the amplifier to the AUX OUT jack on the rear panel.
The volume is adjusted with the MASTER VOLUME slider.
KICK
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CRASH
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RIDE
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TOM 3
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TOM 2
3
TOM 1
2
SNARE
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HI-HAT
HI-HAT
CONTROL
AUX
IN
DC IN
9V
AUX
OUT
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
KICK
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CRASH
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RIDE
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TOM 3
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TOM 2
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TOM 1
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SNARE
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HI-HAT
HI-HAT
CONTROL
AUX
IN
DC IN
9V
AUX
OUT
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
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Setting Up

Setting Up
Connecting the Power Supply
Make sure the power is switch OFF and connect the
power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel.
Before switching the power ON:
To protect the speakers, amplifier and the drum brain from damage, slide the master volume slider to the
minimum volume level before switch the power ON.
Make sure the power is switched OFF on all external devices connect to the drum brain. After the drum
brain's power is switched ON, switch the other devices's power OM.
Using headphones
An optional set of stereo headphones can be connected
to the PHONES jack located on the front of the unit.
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Start to play the drum
1. Switch the power ON
After confirming that each of the devices, pads, external devices, etc. are all properly connected, press the
POWER ON/OFF button on the front panel to turn on the unit.
The drum module is ready to operate when the display shown below, for selecting the drum kit and song
appears (Song Mode).
2. Hit a pad
While hitting a pad, slide the MAIN VOLUME switch little by little upward until a comfortable volume
level is reached.
3. Play the DEMO song
Press the [DEMO] button to start the demo song. To stop the demo song, press the [DEMO] button again or
press the [START/STOP] button once.
4. TEMPO
You can adjust the tempo of the songs ranges from 30 to 280.
Press the[TEMPO/TAP] button, you can tap the pad to get the current TEMPO. Tap 4 times and the beat is
just as the interval of last two times you tap. After that the song will be playing at this tempo.At the same time,
you can rotate the Data Dial to adjust the tempo.
When the song is playing, the tapping method will not take effect.
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Start to play the drum
5. Change the Drum Kit
Try out the voices for each of the kits.
Drum kit numbers 1-30 consist of 30 types of preset drum kits.
Press the [KITS] button, the display will be as shown below, with the kit no. Flashing.
6. Click
Press the [CLICK] button to start the metronome. To turn off the metronome, press the [CLICK] button again.
Please read the Utility section in this manual for the parameter the metronome adjustment.
Turn the Data Dial to select the Drum Kit Number.
Drum Kits Number
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1. Select a Song
Press the [SONG] button, the song number indicator flashes on the display:
Song Number Song Name
2. Listen to the Song
Press the [START/STOP] button to playback the song.
The song will stop when is reaches the end,
or stop the song during playing by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
3. Adjust the Song Volume
Press the [ACCOMP -] or [ACCCOMP+] to display the current accompany volume level.
Using the same display, then press the [ACCOMP-] or [ACCOMP+] button to adjust the accompany volume.
4. Change the Song's Tempo
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to display the tempo setting,
Then turn the Data Dial to set the tempo (30-280).
Press the [SONG] button to return the Song Mode display.
5. Mute a Drum Voice
Press the [DRUM OFF] button, a sign " " will appear on the bottom right of the Song Mode display, and the main
drum part song will be muted.
You can then play along with the song. Press the [DRUM OFF] button again and the drum part will restore.
Song Number Song Name
Play Song
Then turn the Data Dial to select the song.
Tempo Value
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Accompany Volume Level

6. Play along with Click Voice
Press [CLICK] button to start the metronome. The click 's LED flashes.
Click LED
To turn off the metronome, press the [CLICK] Button again.
7. Change the Drum Kit
Press the [KIT] button to select a different Drum Kit with song.
Drum Kit Number
Then turn the Data Dial to select the drum kit number (1-30).
(When a song is started, the kit number will shift to its default automatically.
If you want to use another kit, you can change it when the song is playing.)
Play Song
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2. Merge Track
This function merges the data in track 1 and track 2 of the user song to track 1.
Before merge operation, it is necessary to select the User Song ( Number 51-54).
2.2 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button, the confirmation shown below:
2.3 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again to confirm.
" " will appear, then the display will return to Song mode.
(Press the [SONG] button to cancel the merge track operation, and return to Song Mode display.
* If a preset SONG (No. 1-50) is already selected, the following display will appear and the User Song Mode
cannot be entered.
Press the [SONG] button to return to Song Mode display.
Song
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1.1 In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE+] button, the LCD diaplay:
Repeat Playback
1.2 Press the [SELECT] button to move the flashing cursor to the Repeat on/off position, then turn the
Data Dial to set repeat play.
2.1 In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the Merge Track Model setting display shown below:
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" " The tracks in the user song is empty.
" " Track 1 already has recorded data.
" " Track 2 already has recorded data.
" " Both track (1&2) already has recorded data.
Turn the Data Dial to select tracks to be playback.
* If the User Song contain 2 tracks, you can select only
playback track 1( )
or track 2 ( ),
or playback two tracks together ( ).
When one track is playing, the kit itself is the recording kit. When two tracks are playing together,
the kit is just the same as track 1.
Turn the Data Dial to select the quantize value:
: quarter note
: eighth note
: eighth note triplet
: sixteenth note
: sixteenth note triplet
4.3 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button, the confirmation shown below:
4.4 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again to confirm.
" " will appear, then the display will return to Song mode.
(Press the [SONG] button to cancel the quantize operation, and return to the Song Mode display.)
The quantize operation is not available when a song is playing, and the display will return to Song Mode display.
Song
3. Play Back Track
In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the PlayBack Track setting display shown below:
4. Quantize Notes
4.1
In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the quantize setting display shown below:
4.2 Press the [SELECT] button, the track indicator flashes on display,
then turn the Data Dial to assigns the track 1 or 2 to be quantized.
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Track NumberQuantize Note Value

Turn the Data Dial to assign the track you want to clear (track 1 or track 2).
5.2 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button, the confirmation shown below:
5.3 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again to confirm.
" " will appear, then the display will return to Song mode.
(Press the [SONG] button to cancel the Clear Track operation, and return to the Song Mode display.)
The Clear Track operation is not available when a song is playing, and the display will return to Song Mode display.
Turn the Data Dial to assign the preset song (No. 1-50).
6.2 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button, the confirmation shown below:
6.3 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again to confirm.
" " will appear, then the display will return to Song mode.
The data in track 2 will be deleted thoroughly thisafter operation.
(Press the [SONG] button to cancel the Song Copy operation, and return to the Song Mode display.)
The Song Copy operation is not available when a song is playing, and the display will return to Song mode.
Song
5. Clear Track
This function clears all data in the assigned track 1 or track 2 in the user song.
5.1 In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the Clear Track setting display shown below:
6. Song Copy
This function copies the preset song to the user song
6.1 In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the Song Copy setting display shown below:
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Song Number

7.2 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button, the confirmation shown below"
7.3 Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again to confirm.
" " will appear, then the display will return to Song mode.
(Press the [SONG] button to cancel the Delete Song operation, and return to the Song Mode.)
The Delete Song operation is not available when a song is playing, and the display will return to Song mode.
Song
7. Delete Song
This function clears all data in the assigned track 1 or track 2 in the user song.
7.1 In the Song Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the Delete Song setting display shown below:
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1. Select the Drum Voice
1.1 Select Drum voice category
Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Mode display, the voice category indicator flashes on the display:
Category Voice Number Voice Name
Input Source Voice Layer Number
Turn the Data Dial to select the drum voice category.
1.2 Select the Drum Voice
Press the [SELECT] button, the voice number indicator flashes on the display:
Turn the Data Dial to select the drum voice category.
1.3 Select a Drum for the Input Source
Press the [SELECT] button, the voice input source indicator flashes on the display:
Then turn the Data Dial to select the input source that is connected to trigger input jack is selected.
The value " V=1" indicator that the layer number is 1, two voices can be delivered with one input source.
Voice
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2. Change the Note value
ress the [PAGE +] button to select the Note value setting display shown below:
Change the note value of each pad's MIDI out.
In the Voice Mode, p
Turn the Data Dial to define the note value.
Use the [SELECT] button to select the input source.
3. Change the Drum Volume
3.1 Change the PAD Volume
Change the volume of the drum voice when the pad is hit.
In the Voice Mode, press the [PAGE +] button to select the volume setting display shown display:
Then turn the Data Dial to set the volume level (0-127).
Note Value
Volume indicator Pan indicator
Input Source Voice Layer Number
3.2 Change the PAN Volume
This Pan setting can move the position of the currently selected drum voice within the stereo filed.
Use the same display, press the [SELECT] button, the Pan indicator flashes on the display :
Then turn the Data Dial to set the pan value (0-127).
Volume indicator Pan indicator
Input Source Voice Layer Number
Voice
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