XDrum DD-250 User manual

XDrum DD-250 Mesh E-Drum Kit
Operating instructions
Art. No.: 00088326
Revision: 07/2022

XDrum DD-250
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Content
Intended use...........................................................................................................1
Included Components............................................................................................3
Construction...........................................................................................................4
Module specifications............................................................................................7
Module Operating elements...................................................................................8
Module connections...............................................................................................9
Get ready to play - the most important functions ..............................................10
Drum Kit Settings.................................................................................................11
Metronome settings .............................................................................................11
Playing to a song..................................................................................................13
Power saving mode..............................................................................................14
Resetting to factory settings - Factory Reset.....................................................14
Index - List of drum kits, songs and sounds......................................................15
Midi notes of the pads..........................................................................................16
WEEE Declaration (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)................16

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Intended use
•Only use the product in accordance with the instructions given here. In the
event of damage caused by failure to observe these instructions for use, the
warranty will be invalidated! Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH accepts no liability for
any resulting damage.
•Unauthorised conversions or modifications to the product are not permitted
for safety reasons and will also invalidate the warranty.
•Do not open or modify the unit or the power supply unit.
•Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and regulations
applicable in your country.
•This product is intended for indoor use only.
•Never use or store the unit in locations exposed to extreme or humid
temperatures or rain.
•Check the item for possible damage before putting it into operation.

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•Installation is only permitted on a stable and solid surface. An appropriate
substructure may have to be provided.
•Do not place any open light sources (candles, etc.) on or near the product.
•Only operate the item from an earthed mains socket.
•Do not allow liquids or moisture to enter the housing.
•Disconnect the unit from the mains when not in use.
•Disconnect the unit from the mains during a thunderstorm.
•The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Always consult
appropriately trained personnel for this.
•Lay the mains cable so that people cannot fall over it.
•Turn the volume control to the lowest setting before switching on.
•Only use the mains adapter supplied with the unit. Also, make sure that the
mains voltage matches the input voltage indicated on the housing of the AC
adapter. Other adapters may use a different polarity or be rated for a
different voltage, so their use may cause damage, malfunction or electric
shock.
•Only use the mains cable supplied. Do not use the supplied mains cable with
other devices. Do not twist the mains cable excessively or place heavy
objects on it. It may damage the cable and cause short circuits. Damaged
cables have an increased risk of fire and electric shock.
•This unit may be used in combination with an amplifier or headphones which
may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate the unit at uncomfortable
levels for extended periods of time. If you notice hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, stop using the unit immediately and consult a doctor.
•Protect the unit from strong impacts. Do not drop it.
•Unplug the power supply unit at regular intervals and clean it with a dry cloth,
removing all accumulations of dust and dirt from the pins. Any accumulation
of dust between the mains plug and the socket may result in poor insulation
and fire.
•Never climb on the unit or place heavy objects on it.
•Never touch the power supply unit with wet hands when plugging it in or
unplugging it. Disconnect the power supply and all cables from external
devices before moving the unit.
•Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off and disconnect the power supply
from the socket.
•Do not connect this unit to the same power outlet used by an electrical
appliance controlled by an inverter (e.g. refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven) or containing a motor. Depending on how the electrical
appliance is used, noise from the power supply may cause this unit to
malfunction or produce audible noise.
•Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment with large power
transformers may cause hum.
•To correct the problem, change the orientation of this unit or move it further
away from the source of interference. This device may interfere with radio
and television reception.
•Noise may be generated when wireless communication devices such as
mobile phones are operated near this unit. Such noise may occur when
receiving or initiating a call or during a conversation. If such problems occur,
place such wireless devices at a greater distance from this unit or turn them
off.

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•Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near equipment that
radiates heat, leave it in a closed vehicle or otherwise expose it to extreme
temperatures. Excessive heat may deform or discolour the unit.
•If the unit is moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form
inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you try to use the unit in
this condition. Therefore, leave the unit for a few hours until the
condensation has completely evaporated before use.
•For daily cleaning, wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or a cloth slightly
moistened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with
a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Then wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or solvents of any kind.
Included Components
Before assembling the E-drum for the first time, please check that you have
received all the components you need.
You can find a list of the included components here:

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Construction
1. Construction of the rack system
2. Attaching the drum pads

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3. Attaching the module
4. Mounting the hihat and cymbal arms

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5. Attaching the hihat and cymbal pads
6. Wiring of the individual components

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7. Height adjustment of the rack system
Module specifications
Songs
10
Preset Kits
12
Sounds
68
DSP effects
EQ, PAN
Tempo
20-320 BPM
Power supply connection
Type C, 5V, 1A
Connections
USB (USB type B, USB midi)
AUX (3.5 mm stereo jack)
L/Mono (6.35mm stereo jack)
Phone (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Components Multicore

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Module Operating elements
1. Display: For displaying various information.
2. Drums indicator: Indicates that you are in drums mode.
3. Tempo indicator: Indicates that you are in tempo mode.
4. Rhythm indicator: Indicates that you are in rhythm mode.
5. Song indicator: Indicates that you are in song mode.
6. On/Off switch (Power): Use this button to switch the module on or off.
7. Select knob: Use this button to select between different parameters.
8. Volume control: Use this knob to increase or decrease the overall volume.
9. [+] button: Use this button to increase various parameters.
10. [-] button: Use this button to decrease various parameters.
11. Metronome and start button (Metro/Play): various metronome functions,
starting/stopping songs, usage mode and confirming factory reset.

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Module connections
1. Mains connection (DC 5V):
Connect the supplied type C power supply (DC 5V, 1A) here to supply the e-drum
with power.
2. USB socket (USB):
Connect the module to your computer via USB cable (USB-A - USB-B) to send and
receive midi data and to receive USB audio data.
3. Line-out socket (L/mono):
Use this connection to connect your e-drum to an external amplifier/active
speaker/system/etc. via a 6.3 mm jack cable. This allows you to hear the sound of
the instrument loudly, e.g. to play with other musicians.
4. AUX socket (AUX):
Connect your external audio source (mobile phone, MP-3 player, laptop, etc.) here
via a 3.5 mm jack cable to play along with your own songs.
5. Headphone jack (Phone):
For quiet practice at home, it is recommended to use this headphone connection
(3.5 mm jack). The sound continues to be played via the line-out socket even though
headphones are connected.

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Get ready to play - the most important functions
Switching on the module
1. Turn the volume control anti-clockwise to reduce the volume completely.Set the
volume of the connected external amplifiers to 0 as well.
2. Press the power button to switch the unit on.
3. Now switch on the external amplifier/active box/system/etc.
4. You can carefully adjust the volume upwards now. You can check the volume
meanwhile by hitting the drum pads.
*After switching on, the module is in kit mode by default and the kit indicator lights
up.
Switching off the module
1. Press and hold the power button until the display shows "Off".
2. Minimise the volume of the connected external audio sources.
3. Switch off the external audio sources connected to the unit.

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Drum Kit Settings
1. Press the Select button to switch between the different drum kits.
After switching on, the module is in kit mode by default and the kit indicator lights up.
2. The display shows the drum kit number, press the [+] or [-] button to select a
drum kit from the list (12 in total).
Metronome settings
Changing the Metronome Tempo
1. Press the Select button to select the tempo mode of the metronome.
2. The display shows the tempo in the form of a number.
The tempo stands for beats per minute (bpm) and the setting range is between 20
and 320 bpm.

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3. Use the metronome button (Metro/Play) to switch on the metronome.Press it
again to deactivate the metronome.
4. Press the [+] or [-] buttons to change the tempo.By pressing the buttons for a
long time, you can change the tempo faster.
Changing the Metronome Volume
1. In metronome mode, long press the metronome button (Metro/Play) to adjust the
metronome volume.
2. The volume value (20 levels in total) appears on the screen.
3. Press the [+] or [-] keys to change the volume.
4. Long press the metronome button (Metro/Play) to exit the volume setting and then
save the settings.
Or press the Select button briefly to exit the current setup status and switch to the
next mode.

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Changing the Metronome Rhythm
1. Use the Select button to select the rhythm mode of the metronome.
2. The display shows the set rhythm. In rhythm mode, press the [+] or [-] buttons to
set the rhythm.
Playing to a song
1. With the Select button you can switch to Song mode.
2. Use the [+] or [-] buttons to select the desired song.The display will show the
current song number (10 in total).
3. Briefly press the start button (Metro/Play) to play the song. Pressing this button
again pauses the song.
4. You can also activate the metronome during the song.

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When the metronome is off, long press the metronome button (Metro/Play) to turn it
on.
When the metronome is on, press and hold the metronome button (Metro/Play) to
turn it off.
Power saving mode
When this function is activated, the unit switches off automatically if no signal is
received from one of the input sockets or the pads for a certain period of time.
1. With the power off, press and hold the metronome button (Metro/Play), then press
the power button to turn the unit on.
2. The current value appears on the screen. Press the [+] or [-] to change the time of
the automatic switch-off (unit: minutes).
3. Press the metronome button (Metro/Play) to enter the usage mode. Press and
hold the on/off (Power) button to turn off the unit and complete the setting. The
setting will not be saved if abnormal operation, such as a power failure, occurs. A
normal shutdown saves the current settings.
Resetting to factory settings - Factory Reset
This procedure resets all settings of the e-drum to it´s original factory setting.
1. When the unit is switched off, press and hold the Select button, then press the
Power button to switch the unit on. The screen will display the following:
2. Press the metronome button (Metro/Play) to confirm the factory reset.If you want
to cancel the factory reset, long press the power button to turn off the unit.
The factory settings are as follows: Drum Kit Mode (01), Song (S-01), Metronome
Tempo (60), Metronome Rhythm (4/4), Metronome Volume (L-20), Power Off (00).

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Index - List of drum kits, songs and sounds

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Midi notes of the pads
Kick
Midi Note 0x24
Snare
Midi Note 0x26
Tom 1
Midi Note 0x30
Tom 2
Midi Note 0x2d
Tom 3
Midi Note 0x2b
HiHat Open
Midi Note 0x2e
HiHat Closed
Midi Note 0x2a
HHPedal
Midi Note 0x2c
Crash
Midi Note 0x31
Ride
Midi Note 0x33
WEEE Declaration
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Your product has been designed and manufactured using high quality materials and
components that are recyclable and reusable. The symbol means that your product
must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of its life.
Dispose of this appliance at your local collection point or recycling centre.
Please help protect the environment in which we all live.
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information was correct at the time of going to press. Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH
does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the descriptions, photographs
or statements contained in this manual. Printed colours and specifications may differ
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