Startone MD-50 User manual

MD-50
mobile drum
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
14.07.2017, ID: 398224

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 12
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 14
6 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 21
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 22
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 24
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 26
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Letterings
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation 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
Mobile Drums are used to convert digital trigger signals from drum pads into various drum
sounds. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other
operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or prop‐
erty damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume
levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the
volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
impairment.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
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3 Features
n9 drum pads: 2 crash cymbals, one ride cymbal, open and closed hi-hats, snare pad, bass
drum, tom1, tom2 and tom3
n2 pedals (hi-hat and bass drum)
n12 demo songs, 7 drum sounds and 9 accompaniment sounds with free choice of playback
speed
nVolume control
nPlayback speed control
nRecord and playback
nAudio input: suitable for mobile phone, tablet, PC and other devices that support music
reproduction
n2 stereo speakers
nMulti sound function that simulates acoustic drums
nCombined connection for two pedals
nConnection for external speakers or stereo headphones
nUSB / MIDI port: for MIDI software and electronic drum games. Supports MIDI software like
Sonar, Cubase, Nuendo, EZdrummer
nAutomatic shutoff
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4 Installation and starting up
Connect the power supply to the 5V input of the device [USB/5V] and then plug the power
cord into the wall outlet, or connect the [USB/5V] input to a computer's USB port. Note that the
[POWER] control light lights green when you switch it on.
After you have turned on the drum kit, you can adjust the volume using the volume controls
[VOL-] and [VOL+] on the front of the unit.
Connect the pedal cables to the corresponding input jack on the back of the unit. The drum kit
supports one hi-hat and one bass drum pedal with a single-channel input. When the pedal is
connected, the effect is a closed hi-hat. If the pedal is not connected or not pressed, it's an
open hi-hat.
Connect the headphones to the provided output jack on the back of the unit.
Connect external USB devices to the USB/DC 5V port [USB/5V] on the back of the device (use
only standard USB cable).
Connecting the power adapter
Volume control
Connecting pedals
Connecting headphones
USB/DC 5V port
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When inactive for more than a minute, the unit switches to the energy-saving standby
mode. Playing a pad reactivates the unit.
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5 Connections and controls
Overview / drum pads
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A Connections.
B Operating elements.
18…26 Drum pads:
18 Crash cymbal.
19 Tom1.
20 Hi-hat.
21 Snare.
22 Crash cymbal.
23 Tom2.
24 Ride cymbal.
25 Tom3.
26 Bass drum.
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Connections
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1[ON/OFF]
Main switch to turn the device on and off.
2[USB/5V]
USB port for data transmission and power supply.
3[FOOT PEDAL]
Input socket for connecting the pedals (hi-hat and bass drum).
4[HEADPHONE]
Output socket for connecting headphones.
5[LINE IN]
3.5 mm input socket for connecting an audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player).
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Operating elements
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6[VOL -]
Button to reduce the volume.
7[VOL +]
Button to increase the volume.
8[STYLE]
Selects one of the built-in drum sounds.
9[DEMO]
Selects one of the built-in demo songs.
10 [REC]
Starts / stops recording.
11 [PLAY]
Plays the last recorded song.
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12 [RHY]
Selects an accompaniment.
13 [START / STOP]
Starts / stops accompaniment during recording.
14 [T -]
Reduces the playback speed of accompaniment and demo song.
15 [T +]
Increases the playback speed of accompaniment and demo song.
16 [REC]
The LED lights during recording.
17 [POWER]
The LED lights when the unit is powered and ready for use.
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