Pyle PTEDK50 User manual

PTEDK50
ElectronicDrumKit
Compact Drumming Machine, MIDI Computer Connection,
Quick Setup Roll-Up Design (Mac & PC Compatible)

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CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for purchasing this digital drum set. The drum set has been
developed to act and play like a drum set but with greater ease.
Before you use the instrument, we recommend you to read through
this manual.
Location
• To avoid deformation, discoloration,
or more serious damage, do not expose
the unit to direct sunlight, high
temperature sources, or excessive
humidity.
• Direct sunlight.
• High temperature (near a heat source,
or in car during the day time).
• Disconnect all cables before moving
Power Supply
• Use the specied adapter only. Using
the wrong adapter can result in damage
to the instrument or overheating.
• Turn the power switch OFF when the
instrument is not in use.
• Remove the electric plug from the
outlet when the instrument is not to
be used for extended periods of time,
or during electrical storms.
• Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into
an AC outlet that is also powering
high-consumption appliances such as
electric heaters or televisions.
Also avoid usingmulti plug adaptors
since these can reduce sound quality,
cause operation errors and result in
possible damage.
Turn Power OFF When Making
Connections
• To avoid damage, turn OFF the power
switch and all related devices prior to
connecting or disconnecting cables.
Handling and Transport
• Never apply excessive force to controls,
connectors, and other part
• Unplug cables by gripping the plug
rmly. Do not pull on the cable.
• Disconnect all cables before moving
the instrument.
• Physical shocks caused by dropping,
bumping, or placing heavy objects on
the instrument can result in scratches
and more serious damage.
Cleaning
• Clean the module with a dry, soft cloth.
• A slightly damp cloth may be used to
remove stubborn grime and dirt.
• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or
thinner.
• To avoid discoloration, do not place
vinyl objects on top of the instrument.
Electrical Interference
• This instrument contains digital
circuitry and may cause interference
if placed too close to radio or television
receivers. If this occurs, move the
instrument further away from the
aected equipment.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Watch your ngers when adjusting clamps, they may become pinched resulting
in injury. Be careful of metal pieces, pipe ends and screws.
Please install in the specied order and make sure that all parts are installed in
the correct position.
INSIDE THIS PACKAGE
Before assembly, please make sure that all the items listed below are present.
PTEDK50
Drum Key (x1) Owner's Manual (x1)
Assembly Instruction (x1)
Drum Cable (X1)
Drum Stick (x2) AC Adaptor (x1) Ribbon (x12)
Ctrl Pedal (x2) Drum Stand (x1) Module (x1)
8" Cymbal (x3) 7" Snare (x1) 7" Tom (x3)

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ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen frame bracket bolts with supplied drum key, and open the drum stand
as shown below. Tighten bolts to secure once the stand is set into the position
pictured. (Do not over tighten)
2. Loosen pad bracket bolts and insert pads and module as shown below, tighten
bolts to secure. (Do not over tighten) Remove cymbal top nut and lower cymbal
onto holder, re-install nut to secure cymbal.
PTEDK50
CRASH
HI- HAT
SNARE
TOM1 TOM2
RIDE
TOM3

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CONNECT
Connect the drum cables to the correct parts. Secure the D-SUB plug to the rear
of the module with the 2 attached bolts.
The Contoller pedals are placed on the oor and connected to the 'HH CTRL' (left)
and 'KICK' (right) cable for your bass drum sound and HiHat control.
Precautions
When connecting or disconnecting cables on the module, please make sure
the power switch is set to 'OFF' position to avoid damage to the module.
FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
1. LED Display: Displays the menu parameters.
2. VOLUME: Adjusts the headphone and main output volume.
3. SETUP: Enters setting menu, to adjust parameters of VOICE/SONG/TEMPO.
Press and hold to save user presets.
4. PAGE: Changes sub menu of VOICE/SONG/TEMPO.
5. DOUBLE BASS: The hi-hat ctrl pedal becomes a 2nd bass drum.
6. CLICK: Turns ON/OFF the metronome.
7. RECORD: Records the drum sound.
8. START/STOP: Starts/stops demo songs or recording.
9. [+/-1]: Adjusts the parameters, e.g. drum kit, Voice, etc. (Hold the button to
change value quickly)

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TOP PANEL
10. PHONE: Stereo headphone connector.
11. AUX IN: External stereo input connection, e.g. MP3 or CD player.
12. OUTPUT: The stereo output connector to connect with audio system or drum
amp, mono output.
13. MIDI OUT: Connects with external MIDI devices (The drum MIDI signal outputs
via MIDI OUT to external audio source.)
14. DC IN: Power adapter connector.
15. ON/OFF: Switches the power on and o.
REAR PANEL
16. Trigger in connector: D-SUB pad signal input connector.

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CONNECT WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES
Connecting with audio system or drum amplier
Connect Drum Kit OUTPUT socket to audio system or drum amplier using 1/4"
jack instrument cable.
Note:
The volume is controlled by the Drum Kit volume knob and device volume knob.
Connect with Headphones
Connect headphones with 1/8" stereo connector, to the headphone socket on
the Drum Kit. The volume is controlled by the Volume knob on the Drum Kit.

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Connect with MP3 or CD player
Connect the output of your MP3 or CD player with the INPUT socket on the Drum
Kit. Volume of input can be adjusted via your MP3 or CD player.
Connect with PC
Connect PC via MIDI port
MIDI OUT: Delivers pad signal to PC.

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Power Supply
1. Turn o the Drum Kit power switch.
2. Connect the power supply with DC IN connector.
3. Conrm all the pads are correctly connected. Set the Drum Kit volume to
minimum, then turn ON the power switch of the Drum Kit. The display lights up
and it enters into the drum kit menu.
Turn o the power switch before connecting with other devices.
OPERATION
Adjust the master volume
Strike the pads and adjust the volume knob for suitable master volume.
Preset drum kit: KIT01--10
1. Power on to enter drum kit selection, the KIT LED lights up (the display shows
drum kit number saved last time before power-o);
2. Press [SET UP] button to enter drum kit setting, the KIT LED lights up;
(The corresponding mode LED will also light up in mode switch)

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3. In drum kit mode, LED shows the current drum kit number, press [+/-] button
to switch the drum kit and select any drum kit as current drum kit.
VOICE
The Drum Kit has 108 voices, including the GM voices.
1. Select voice you are playing.
This change will automatically save until the Drum Kit is switched o.
To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit please refer to the “Saving
Adjustments” page.
2. Adjust voice volume

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1. In voice mode, press [Page] button to enter the voice volume adjustment
(the screen will show [L- -]). Press [+/-] button to adjust the voice volume of the
pad you are playing (range 0-32)
2. This change will automatically save until the Drum Kit is switched o.
To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit please refer to the “Saving
Adjustments”.
3. Adjust Voice Pan
1. In voice mode, press [Page] button again to enter the voice pan adjustment
(the screen will show [P- -]).
2. Press [+/-] button to adjust the voice pan of the pad you are playing (range -8
Left, +8 Right).
This change will automatically save until the module is switched o.
To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit please refer to the “Saving
Adjustments”.
SAVING ADJUSTMENTS
When you are happy with your adjustments, press and hold the [SETUP] button.
The screen will ash U01, you can now select which user preset you would like to
save your new drum settings to. Use [+/-] buttons to select U01 or U02 and press
the [SETUP] button again to save your adjustments. Your User kit will will now be
permanently stored on the module.

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To recall your user kit upon next use, use [+/-] buttons to select U01 or U02.
To make further adjustments to your preset kits, follow the steps above.
Note: If you do not wish to save your settings after entering into save mode, press
any button other than [SETUP] and [+/-] to exit save mode.
SONG SETTING
1. Selecting a Song
1. Press [SET UP] button to enter into song menu, the SONG LED lights up.
2. Press [+/-] button to switch the song, range 001-010 (non-cycle);

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2. Song Playing
1. Press [START/STOP] button to play the selected song.
During playing, change the song via [+/-] button.
The overall volume is controlled by the module volume knob;
2. Before song mode, directly press [START/STOP] button to play the song;
3. After playing,songs will stop automatically; during playing, press [START/STOP]
once again to stop playing.
3. Accompaniment Volume: During playing, user can adjust the volume of
accompaniment and the drum sound.
1. In song mode, press [PAGE] button to enter into accompaniment volume setting;
Accompaniment: the three LED shows AXX (XX refers to accompaniment
volume value);
Percussion: the three LED shows DXX (XX refers to drum volume value);
2. Press[+/-] button to switch the accompaniment/volume (0-32, non-cycle).
4. Tempo
1. When playing DEMO SONG, press [SET UPJ button to enter into Tempo setting,
the TEMPO LED lights up;
2. Press [+/-] button to change the song tempo.

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METRONOME
This module has 1 click voice.
1. Metronome function switch
Press [CLICK] button to open or close metronome function, after [CLICK] is
pressed down, CLICK LED will light on, the three LED shows the “beats”, e.g. 4-4,
press [+/-] button to switch“beats”.
Note: During playing the songs, the metronome is closed.
2. Click Volume
After [CLICK] is pressed down, press [PAGE] button, it shows "click volume"
interface, the three LED shows LXX (XX refers to volume value), press [+/-]
button to switch the click volume.
RECORD AND REPLAY
Quick Record
1. Press [RECORD] button, and [RECORD] LED lights up and ashes. It shows "REC".
2. Strike the pads to start recording or record only the drum sound of the song
being played.
3. Press [RECORD] button to stop recording. [RECORD] LED lights o.
The song or the user's performance has been recorded.

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Note:
1. During recording, the metronome function will not automatically start. If user
needs to start the metronome function, user can press [CLICK] button before
recording instead of pressing it attar recording.
2. The metronome sound can not be recorded.
3. If user is not satised with the recorded result, press [RECORD] to restart
recording.
Note: This Drum Kit supports the recording function, but not saving function.
The recorded data will overwrite the former data, and all the data will not be
saved after the module is powered o.
Play Recording
Press and hold the [RECORD] button, the RECORD LED lights up, press [START/STOP]
button to replay the recorded song, press [START/STOP] button again to stop the
recorded song.
MIDI SETTING
This equipment is compatible with various MIDI devices and can be used as trigger
device or audio source. It is also compatible with part of GM standard, and can be
used with many audio sequencer softwares together.
MIDI Connection
MIDI OUT: Sends the external MIDI signal when connecting with external MIDI
devices.

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CONNECT WITH EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE EQUIPMENT
This equipment can send its various information via channel10, including:
trigger notes, force, hi-halpedal performance and status, etc.
Note: The song replaying and metronome information can not be sent.
Use the external audio sequencer to record the performance
1. Connect external audio sequencer or PC via MIDI OUT or USB.
2. Set the equipment of channel 10 in the audio sequencer or in the sequence
software, and than start recording.
3. Play the pads.
4. Stop the performance and recording, and listen to the performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUDIO SOURCE SPECIFICATION
• Max polyphony: 32
• Drum kits: 10 preset drum kits: KIT01-10
• Voice: 108 voices (DRUMS, PERCUSSION, SFX)
• Audio sequencer: DEMO SONG 10
• Recording: realtime recording, but can not be saved.
• Tempo: 30bpm-280bpm
• Display: three LED (red or green)
• Connection: Phone stereo out connector (l/8"), AUX IN stereo connector (1/8"),
Audio output connector (1/4" Llmono),
• MIDI OUT
• Power supply: DC 12V internal + external
**The specication is subject to change without prior notice.**
PROBLEM REASON
No sound Please conrm the volume knob is not turned o
Pad has no sound 1. Conrm the pad connection is correct.
2. Conrm the pad volume is not set to 0
Metronome has no sound Conrm the metronome volume is not set to 0
DEMO SONG has no sound Conrm the metronome volume is not set to 0

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DRUM KIT LIST
VOICE LIST

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PERCUSSION LIST
GM Percussion List
NoteNo. Standard name VoiceNo. Voice Name
27－D#1 HighQ 66 High Q
28－E1 Slap 67 SLAP
29－F1 ScratchPush 68 SCRATCH PUSH
30－F#1 ScratchPull 69 SCRATCH PULL
31－G1 Sticks 70 STICKS
32－G#1 Square Click 71 CLIP
33－A1 Metronome Click 72 METRONOMECLICK
34－A#1 MetronomeBell 73 METRONOMEBELL
35－B1 Acoustic Bass Drum 3 ACKICK
36－C2 Bass Drum 1 1 KICK1
37－C#2 SideStick 17 SRSTD
38－D2 Acoustic Snare 9 SNCOMBO3
39－D#2 HandClap 74 CLAP1
40－E2 ElectricSnare 15 ESN7
41－F2 Low Floor Tom 26 TOMMSTD
42－F#2 ClosedHi Hat 36 CHH3
43－G2 HighFloor Tom 20 TOM8
44－G#2 Pedal Hi-Hat 50 PHH2
45－A2 LowTom 19 TOM1
46－A#2 OpenHi-Hat 43 OHHSTD
47－B2 Low-Mid Tom 28 TOM7
48－C3 Hi-Mid Tom 18 TOM6
49－C#3 CrashCymbal 1 55 CRSHSTD1
50－D3 HighTom 27 TOM3
51－D#3 Ride Cymbal 1 61 RIDESTD
52－ E3 Chinese Cymbal X CNCYMBAL
53－F3 RideBell 64 RBLLSTD
54－F#3 Tambourine 75 TMBRN1
55－G3 SplashCymbal 58 SPLSH1
56－G#3 Cowbell 76 COWBLL1

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57－A3 CrashCymbal 2 57 LTCRSH1
58－A#3 Vibraslap 77 VSLP03
59－B3 Ride Cymbal 2 62 RIDE1
60－C4 Hi Bongo 78 HIBNGO01
61－C#4 Low Bongo 79 LOBNGO
62－D4 Mute Hi Conga 80 MHCNGA
63－D#4 OpenHi Conga 81 OHCNGA01
64－E4 LowConga 82 LOCNGA01
65－F4 HighTimbale 83 HTMBL1
66－F#4 LowTimbale 84 L0TMBL1
67－G4 High Agogo 85 HAGOGO1
68－G#4 Low Agogo 86 LAGOGO1
69－A4 Cabasa 87 CABASA1
70－A#4 Maracas 88 MRCAS1
71－B4 ShortWhistle 89 SWHSL1
72－C5 Long Whistle 90 LWHSL1
73－C#5 Short Guiro 91 SGUIRO
74－D5 Long Guiro 92 LGUIRO
75－D#5 Claves 93 CLV
76－E5 Hi Wood Block 94 HWBLK
77－F5 Low WoodBlock 95 LWBLK
78－F#5 MuteCuica 96 MCUICA
79－G5 Open Cuica 97 OCUICA
80－G#5 Mute Triangle 98 MTRNGL
81－A5 OpenTriangle 99 OPNTRNGL
82－A#5 Shaker 100 SHAKER
83－ B5 Jingle Bell 101 JINGLEBELL
84－C6 Bell Tree 102 BELLTREE
85－C#6 Castanets 103 CASTANETS
86－D6 Mute Surdo 104 MUTESURDO
87－D#6 OpenSurdo 105 OPNSURDO