Tdrum DD-503 User manual

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Version 12/2014
DD
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503 E
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Drum Set
User manual

CAUTION
Anychangesormodificationsinconstruction ofthisdevicewhicharenot expresslyapproved by
thepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheusersauthoritytooperatethe equipment.
WARNING
Whenusingelectricalproducts,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalways be followed, including the
following:
NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentested and found tocomplywiththelimitsforaClass Bdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.
Also,thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe limitsforfollowing standard:
EN55022-2006
EN55024:1998/+A1:2001/+A2:2003
EN55013:2001/+A1:2003/+A3:2006
EN55020:2007
EN61000-3-2:2006
EN61000-3-3:1995/+A1:2001/+A2:2003
Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst harmfulinterferenceinaresi-
dentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and canradiateradiofrequency energyand,if
not installedandusedinaccordancewiththe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurinaparticular
installation. If thisequipment doescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception, which
canbedeterminedbyturning the equipmentoff andon, the userisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe
interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
-Reorient orrelocatethereceiving antenna.
-Increasetheseparation between the equipmentand receiver.
-Connectthe equipmentintoan outletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe receiveris
connected.
-Consultthe dealeroranexperienced radio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
CAUTION

TAKINGCAREOFYOURDRUM
-directsunlight (nearawindow),
-high temperatures(nearaheatsource,
outside,orinacarduringthedaytime),
-rainorexcessivehumidity,
-excessivedust,
-strong vibration.
wThe unit shall not beexposedtodripping or
splashing andno objectsfilled withliquids,
suchasvases,shall be placed onthe unit.
wThedrumcontainsdigitalcircuitryandmay
causeinterferenceifplacedtoo closeto
radioortelevisionreceivers.If interference
occurs, movethe drumfurtherawayfrom
theaffected equipment.
POWER
wOnlyuseattached poweradaptor.
wTurnthe powerswitchoff when the drumis
notinuse.
wToavoiddamagetothedrumand other
devicestowhichit isconnected, turnthe
powerswitchesofall related devicesoff
priortoconnection ordisconnectionof
audiocables.
wTurnthepoweroff ifthemaincableofthe
adaptorisdamaged orthe instrumentis
spatteredwithliquid.
wDonot switchtheunit onand off inquick
succession,thisplacesan undue loadon
theelectroniccomponents.
wUnplug the ACpowercordduring anelectri-
calstorm.
wAvoidpluggingthe ACadaptorintothesame
ACoutletasapplianceswithhighpower
consumption,suchaselectricheatersor
ovens.
SERVICEANDMODIFICATION
Thisproductshouldbeserviced byqualified
servicepersonnelwhen,
wthepowersupplycordortheplugofthe
adaptorhasbeendamaged,
wliquidhasbeenspatteredintotheunitorithas
been exposedtorain,
wthe instrument doesnot appeartooperate
normallyorexhibitsamarked changein
performance,
wthe instrument hasbeendroppedorthe
cabinethasbeendamaged.
HANDLINGANDTRANSPORT
wNeverapplyexcessiveforcetothe controls,
connectors,padsorotherpartsof the
instrument.
wAlways unplugcablesbygripping the plug
firmly,notbypulling on the cable.
wPhysicalshocks caused bydropping,
bumping,orplacingheavy objectson the
instrumentcan resultinscratchesand/or
moreseriousdamage.
wCarefullycheck theamplifiervolumecontrol
beforestating toplay. Excessivevolumecan
causepermanenthearing loss.
CLEANING
wClean the unitwithadryorlight-wet softcloth.
Donot usepaintthinnerorpetrochemical
basedpolishes.
LOCATION
wDonot exposethedrumtothefollowing
conditionstoavoiddeformation,discoloration,
ormoreseriousdamage,
DONOTATTEMPTTOOPENTHEUNITORMAKEANYCHANGEINTHECIRCUITSOR
PARTSOFTHEUNIT.
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INSTALLATION ............................................1
SOUND MODULE ........................................5
ControlPanel................................................5
BackPanel....................................................6
PLAYINGPAD ...............................................7
DRUMKIT .....................................................8
SONG .............................................................9
DemoSong ...................................................9
UserSong ....................................................10
METRONOME ...............................................11
Metronome....................................................11
Tempo...........................................................11
DRUMKITEDIT ............................................12
Select kit forediting .....................................13
Enterthe EditMode....................................13
Selectpart toedit..........................................13
Selectparametertoedit...............................14
Edit theparameter........................................14
Editanotherparameterorpart.................14
Completethe edit........................................15
SETUP ............................................................16
AccompanimentVolumeforDemo...........16
PercussionVolumeforDemo..................16
MasterTune................................................16
AdvancedParameterEdit........................16
Sesitivity............................................17
DynamicRange ......................................17
TriggerCorve..........................................18
CrossTalk..............................................18
Hi-Hat Pedalsetting................................19
Reset........................................................20
RECORD ....................................................21
Record......................................................21
SaveasaUserSong ................................21
EraseUserSong .......................................21
MIDI&USB .................................................22
VOICELIST .................................................23
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................24
CONTENTSTABLE

INSTALLATION
Thedrawing showscompletedrumkitafteryourinstallation.
Poweradaptorandconnection cablesarenotshowninthedrawing.
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CRASH
TOM1
TOM2
HI-HAT
RIDE
TOM3
KICK
SNARE
HH-CTRL
SOUNDMODULE

INSTALLATION
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Youcan find all ofthesecomponentsinpackageforrack systeminstallation..
Pad clamp
Rack clamp
L-Rod
Arm
Leg
Cymbalrod
Foot
Crossbeam
Cymbalrod clamp Wing nut

INSTALLATION
RACKSYSTEMINSTALLATION
1Open the arns,adjust theposition
ofarmsand cross beam, then
tighten the winnuts.
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3
Installtherightandleftfoot,
adjusttheheighttohavethefeet
firmlyfixed ontotheground,then
tighten the winhuts.
4
Moveandrotateallthe
clampstoproper
location,thentihgtenthe
wing nuts.
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Rotatethe L-rodstoproper
positions,thentightenthe
wing nuts.
Insertthe cymbal
rodsandadjusttheir
position.
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INSTALLATION
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1.Removethewing nut,
washerand feltpad
3.Adjust theangleandheight
oftherodbeforetighteningthe
wing nut.
1.Removethe wing nut, washer
andfeltpad
2.Putthecymbal padintothe
rodalongwithpartsremovedin
step 1.Fasten thewingnut
modertlytogivethe pad alittle
bitwobblingliketherealacous-
ticcymbal.
Note: CrashandRide havedif-
ferentpartnumbers.Pleasere-
fertoindicationon page5.
3.Adjusttheangle oftherodthen tightenthewing nut.
1.Insertthesnareintothe
L-Rod,then tighten the
wing nut.
2.Put the Hi-Hat intothe rod
alongwithpartsremovedin
step1.Fastenthe wing nut.
2. Adjusttheangle of the
L-Rod then tighten the
wingnut in theclamp.
Hi-HatInstallation Crash and Ride Installation
SnareInstallation 1. Insert thetomintothe
L-Rod,then tighten the
wing nut.
Note:Allthetomsusethe
samepad.
2. Adjustthe angleofthe L-Rodbefore
tightening the wing nut intheclamp.
Tom Installation
1. Align holesin the kick stand with
theseinthe bracket then fasten them
withscrews.
2. Inserttongue ofthekick stand intoslot
of thepedal . Tighten thewing nut on
the pedal level tofixit.
Kick Installation
COMPONENTSINSTALLATION
1.Alignholesinsupportingboardwiththeseinsound
module then fastenthemwithscrews.
2.Insertrod ofthe supporting boardintothe clamp,
thentightenthewing nut.
SoundmoduleInstallation
PleaserefertotheSOUNDMODULEChapterforelectronicconnection.
Electronic Connection
Finalizing the Installation
Adjustarms,clampsand rodstothe best positionyou liketofinalizethe installation.
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(1) DISPLAY: The screen displays such as kit number, names and other information.
(2) POWER: Turns ON/OFF the sound module.
NOTE: When you turn the power off, do not turn it on immediately. Wait at least five seconds to turn
the power on so that the electronic circuits can properly reset.
The sound module will shut down automatically if there is no operation in 20 minutes, in order to save
energy. To disable this function, power on the module while pressing on snare rim.
(3) HEADPHONE VOL: Rotate this knob to adjust the output level of headphone and line out.
Rotate it clockwise to increase volume.
(4) EDIT: Press this button to configure drum kits.
(5) SETUP: Press this button to edit system parameters.
(6) MODE: Press to change the playing mode for demo songs.
(7) CLICK: Switch and set up the metronome.
(8) TEMPO: Change the speed of metronome and demo songs.
(9) KIT: Press to select kits.
(10) DEMO: Press to play demo songs and user songs.
(11) ENTER: To confirm operation or enter submenu.
(12) SCROLL WHEEL: Rotate to change value, kit, or demo. Press this button to adjust master
volume.
(13) EXIT: To cancel operation or back to root menu.
(14) Record button: Press it to record user songs.
(15) Play and stop button. Press to stop playing current song or recording. For details, please
refer to related chapter.
(16)¨PAD BUTTONS: In edit mode, press these buttons to select and listen to the corresponding
pad.
SOUNDMODULE
CONTROL PANEL
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BACK PANEL
(1)HEADPHONE:Thisistheheadphoneoutput ofthesound module. Connecta1/8¡± TRScable
tothisoutput.
(2)LINEIN:Analog inputsocketofthe sound module,1/8¡± TRS. Anextra1/8¡± maletomale
cablewill beneeded if youwant connectyoursoundmoduletoanysoundsourcesuchasiPod,
CD player,mobilephoneorcomputer.Playand practicewithyourfavoritemusic.
(3)-(4)L/MONO, R: Lineoutput ofthesound module.Connectthisoutputtoanyamplifierusing 1/
4”TScable. Whileusingsingleamplifier,pleaseconnectL/MONOonly.
(5)TRIGGER:Triggerinputssocket ofsound module.Connectthe multi-triggerconnector(AKA
25pinconnector)tothissocketand lock it. Theretagson all cables. Connect all cablestotheir
instrumentaccording totheirtags.
(6)USB:ConnectstandardBtype USB cabletothissocketfor,gaming,recording MIDI and using
plug-insformoresoundoncomputer.
(7)DC 9V:Connectthe included DC9Vpoweradaptertothissocket.
SOUNDMODULE
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LINEINHEADPHONE L/MONO R TRIGGER USB DC9V
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