thomann millenium mps-750 User manual

MPS-750
e-drum module
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
26.02.2016, ID: 372716

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 14
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 18
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.2 Device settings.................................................................................................................................. 31
6.3 Reset to factory defaults................................................................................................................ 35
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 36
8 Connector and pin assignments...................................................................................................... 38
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9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 40
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 41
11 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 42
11.1 Voice list............................................................................................................................................ 42
11.2 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................. 56
11.3 Styles.................................................................................................................................................. 57
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1 General notes
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.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’, ‘OFF’.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specified location.
Example: See
Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 7.
Letterings
Displays
Cross-references
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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.
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.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads
to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or
use under other operating conditions 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 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.
Intended use
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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 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.
Safety
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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.
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
n431 sounds
n40 styles
n20 drum kits
n20 user kits
nMetronome
n4-band equalizer (DSP)
nReverb effect, distortion (FX) and compressor
nRecording function
nFlexible pad assignment
nConnections: Headphones, external trigger, USB, line out, line in
nStandby function
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4 Installation and starting up
Rack setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed set
assembly guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the drum module have
been properly connected.
Connect the supplied D-sub plug of the pad connector cable to the D-sub input socket on the
bottom side of the drum module.
Rack setup, connecting pads
and pedals
Connecting the pads
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Connect the included power supply unit to the [DC 12 V] input on the rear panel of the drum
module and then put the power plug into the power outlet.
Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connecting the power adapter
Connecting USB devices
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Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitors to the LINE OUT sockets on the rear
panel of the drum module. Connect a CD or MP3 player etc. to the LINE IN socket on the rear
panel of the drum module.
Connecting audio devices
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Connect your stereo headphones to the [HEADPHONE] output on the rear panel of the drum
module.
Connecting headphones
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5 Connections and controls
Front panel
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1[MASTER VOL.]
Rotary control for adjusting the Line out volume.
2[HEADPHONE VOL.]
Rotary control for adjusting the headphones output volume.
3 Backlit display.
4[PAGE DOWN]
Button to scroll forward through the open menu.
5[PAGE UP]
Button to scroll backward through the open menu.
6[ENTER]
Enter button to confirm a selection or change.
7[EXIT]
Return key to exit a menu or to discard changes.
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8 Rotary control [–] / [+]
Increases or decreases the value of the currently selected parameter.
9 Fader S1 … S6 for the connected pads, function depends on selection [ALTER] (10)
10 [ALTER]
Selector switch for faders function S1 … S6: Volume, FX or MIDI. The control LED of the enabled function lights up.
11 [KIT]
[PATTERN]
[EDIT]
[SETUP]
[MODE]
[METRO]
Button to activate ‘Kit’ mode.
Button to activate ‘Pattern’ mode.
Button to open the programming menu.
Button to open the device settings menu.
Button to switch between operating modes.
Turns the metronome on and off and opens the click menu.
12 [DRUM]
Button to mute the Drum track of a style.
13 [ACCOMP]
Button to mute the Accompaniment track of a style.
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