thomann Hitman HD-7 Sonic User manual

HD-7 Sonic
e-drum set
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
08.01.2019, ID: 429325

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 9
5 Assembly.................................................................................................................................. 10
6 Drum seat assembly (option)......................................................................................... 14
7 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 15
8 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 17
9 Operating................................................................................................................................. 20
9.1 Functions......................................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Drum kits.......................................................................................................................... 20
9.3 Setup................................................................................................................................. 24
9.4 Songs................................................................................................................................. 26
9.5 Metronome..................................................................................................................... 27
9.6 Tempo............................................................................................................................... 28
9.7 Record and playback................................................................................................... 29
10 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 30
11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 31
12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 32
13 Appendix.................................................................................................................................. 33
13.1 Kit list............................................................................................................................... 33
13.2 Song-style list............................................................................................................... 33
13.3 Sound list....................................................................................................................... 34
13.4 MIDI implementation................................................................................................ 40
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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.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd 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.
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.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Letterings
Displays
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
reference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 5.
1.3 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 manual.
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 possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
Instructions
Cross-references
General information
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2 Safety instructions
E-drum sets consist of a drum module and drum pads. The drum module converts
the digital trigger signals from the drum pads into various drum sounds. Use the unit
only as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating condi‐
tions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property
damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual 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.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce
volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair‐
ment.
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.
Bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch
Safety
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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 pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly 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 re.
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
n355 sounds
n24 preset drum kits, 16 user kits
n30 songs
n4 × 8" snare and tom pads, 3 × 10" crash, ride and hi-hat cymbal pads
n2 × pedals for bass drum and hi-hat
nMetronome
nRecord and playback function
nFlexible assignment of pad sounds
nHeadphones, AUX IN and USB-MIDI interface
ndefeatable standby function
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4 Scope of delivery
Before you assemble your drum set, make sure the contents of package is
complete according to the following list.
nFrame with 3 × stand tube
n3 × cymbal holder
n3 × tom drum
n3 × cymbal (ride, crash and hi-hat)
nSnare drum
nSound module
nHi-hat controller pedal
nBass drum pedal
n1 × set of drumsticks
nLabelled wiring harness
nVelcro fastener
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5 Assembly
Loosen the screws of the clamps before sticking the tubes together. Mount the var‐
ious elements in the specied sequence as shown in the illustration below.
1. Attach the cymbal holders to the frame as shown.
2. Attach the cymbal to the holders as shown.
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3. Insert the rods of the snare drum pad and the three tom drum pads as shown
into the holders on the stand tubes and tighten the wing nuts.
4. Attach the pads to the frame on the locations shown in the illustration.
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5. Insert the rod of the sound module holder into the clamp on the frame and
tighten the wing nut.
6. Place the hi-hat controller pedal on the left side and the bass drum pedal on
the right side.
7. Connect the wiring harness to the interface on the rear panel of the sound
module. Now connect the marked cables to the corresponding pads, cymbals
and pedals.
The assembled e-drum set should now look like the following illustration:
Assembly
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1 Sound module
2 Hi-hat cymbal
3 Crash Cymbal
4 Tom drums
5 Ride Cymbal
6 Snare drum
7 Bass drum pedal
8 Hi-hat controller pedal
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6 Drum seat assembly (option)
1. Pull out the legs of the seat and secure them with the wing nut.
2. Attach the drum seat to the height-adjustable pole and secure the seat with
the wing nut.
3. Adjust the seat to the desired height as shown.
Drum seat assembly (option)
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7 Installation
Set up the pads and cymbals according to your needs. Connect the drum module
and wire all triggers to the drum module. Please observe the labelling on the rear of
the drum module and the labelling on the individual cable ends. Finally check that all
cables between the pads and the drum module have been properly connected.
nYou produce a closed hi-hat sound when you pedal the hi-hat controller while
hitting the hi-hat
nYou produce an open hi-hat sound when you do not pedal the hi-hat controller
while hitting the hi-hat
nYou produce the hi-hat pedal sound when pedalling the hi-hat controller directly
without hitting the hi-hat
nAn open hi-hat sound changes smoothly to a closed hi-hat sound when you
pedal the hi-hat controller while hitting the hi-hat.
Connect the included power supply unit to the DC 9V input on the rear of the
bottom case and then insert the power plug into the socket outlet.
Set-up and cabling
Hi-hat controller
Connecting the power adapter
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Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connect audio devices like CD or MP3 player etc. to the AUX IN input socket on the
rear panel of the drum module.
Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output on the rear panel of the
drum module.
Connecting USB devices
Connecting audio devices
Connecting headphones
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8 Connections and controls
1[Click]
Turns the metronome on and o.
Simultaneously pressing [Click] and [Tempo/Tap]: Opens the metronome conguration.
2[Tempo/Tap]
Adjusts the tempo of the metronome and song playback.
Simultaneously pressing [Click] and [Tempo/Tap]: Opens the metronome conguration.
3[Kit Edit]
Opens the drum kit selection.
Calls up the setting mode. In this mode, various device parameters can be adjusted and the standby function can
be switched o and on.
4[Setup]
Sets various parameters, e.g. for threshold, velocity curve, eect, etc.
5 LED display
6[MASTER VOLUME]
Adjusts the volume of the e-drum module.
7[Song]
Opens the song selection menu.
8[Rec/Play]
Opens the menu for song record and playback.
Drum module top view
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9[Start / Stop]
Starts and stops song playback or recording.
10 LED [Trigger]
Lights up when trigger pulses are generated.
11 [+]
Scrolls forward through drum kits, parameters, sounds, etc.
12 [Enter]
Conrms a selected value or parameter. Activates the next submenu level.
By simultaneously pressing [Back]: Back to drum kit selection menu.
13 [Back]
Returns to the parent menu level without changing the displayed value.
By simultaneously pressing [Enter]: Back to kit selection menu.
14 [–]
Scrolls backwards through a displayed selection.
15 Shows the selected mode (kit select, kit edit, setup).
16 Shows the current selection (song, drum kit, parameter or value).
17 Shows that the recoding function is active.
18 Shows that the playback function is active.
19 Flashes to the beat when the metronome is active, during recording or
during playback.
20 Shows that song mode is active.
21 Without function
22 Shows that the metronome is active.
Display
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23 [POWER ON/OFF]
Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
24 Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit
25 [USB TO HOST]
USB port for connecting a computer with USB-MIDI interface.
26 Serial interface for connecting the pads and cymbals
27 [PHONES]
Headphones (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
28, 29 [LINE OUT L/R]
Connecting option for powered speakers or ampliers.
30 [AUX IN]
Input jack (3.5-mm stereo mini jack) for connecting audio devices, such as CD, MP3 players, etc.
Rear of the drum module
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9 Operating
9.1 Functions
Check all cable connections for correct t before turning on
Before switching on, turn the volume control [MASTER VOLUME] on the
drum module to minimum.
Turn the drum module on using the main switch [POWER ON/OFF] on the rear
panel.
ðThe display shows ‘K001’ . You can now select a drum kit.
1. Turn the control [MASTER VOLUME] to [MIN].
2. Press [Start / Stop].
3. Turn the control [MASTER VOLUME] clockwise until you hear the playing song
at a comfortable volume.
ðThe drum module volume is set.
4. Press [Start / Stop] to stop song playback.
1. Turn the device o using the main switch [POWER ON/OFF] .
2. Simultaneously press [+] and [–] while turning the device back on again using
the main switch [POWER ON/OFF].
ðThe display shows ‘RSET’ . All parameters of the drum module are reset to
factory settings.
9.2 Drum kits
A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound and several sound parameters
are assigned to each trigger. Selecting dierent drum kits lets you customise the
sound of your e-drum sets in seconds to the desired music genre.
1. Simultaneously press [Back] and [Enter] to call up the menu item ‘Kit Select’ .
The display shows the number of the rst preset drum kit.
2. Use [+] or [–] to select the desired kit.
Switching on
Adjusting the volume
Resetting the drum module to factory
defaults
Selecting a drum kit
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