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  • Page 1 EXS-3 EXS-5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Welcome. • Please see “4 Important Notice” (p.41) before using EXS-3/5. • The described functions of the xD3 module may vary depending on the firmware version. Please check ATV’s website for the latest firmware and updated information. • Illustrations and pictures shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the actual specifications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Pads ............11 Setup (EXS-3) .

  • Page 4: Setup (Exs-5)

    Setup (EXS-5) Package Contents This product includes the following items. 14” 16” Crash Cymbal Pads Ride Cymbal Pad Spars for Kick Pad Kick Pad 10” 13” Tom Pads x2 Hi-hat pad AC adapter for hi-hat pad Snare and Tom Pads User manual (this booklet) Trigger cable SD memory card...

  • Page 5: Assembly Guide

    Setup (EXS-5) Assembly Guide Connect tubes A to E as the figure right shows. *A corresponding label (A to E) is attached to each tube. Insert tube A into the tube C clamp Tube C *Securely tighten the clamp bolt Tube A Insert tube A and tube B into the clamps at the ends of tube D Tube D...
  • Page 6 Setup (EXS-5) Insert tube A and tube B into the clamps at the ends of tube E Tube E Stand R Tube A 70mm *Securely tighten Tube B the clamp bolts Attach tube D clamps to stands L and R Tube D Stand L Stand R...
  • Page 7 Setup (EXS-5) Attach the drum arms *Securely tighten all bolts Attach the cymbal arms *Securely tighten all bolts...
  • Page 8 Setup (EXS-5) Attach the snare and floor tom pads 13” *Securely tighten all bolts Attach the tom pads *Adjust the tension of the pad head using the included tuning key. 10” *Securely tighten all bolts...
  • Page 9 Setup (EXS-5) Attach the cymbal pads 14” crash cymbal 16” ride cymbal 14” crash cymbal Attach the hi-hat cymbal AC adapter for hi-hat cymbal *This AC adaptor can be used worldwide. Please connect the adaptor to a plug attachment (several types included) that is correct for the country of use.
  • Page 10 Setup (EXS-5) Attach the spars to the kick drum pad Spar *Tighten the knobs *A kick pedal is not included. *The tip of the spar can adjusted so it protrudes from the rubber stopper. *Note that the spikes can damage floors. *Note that the spikes can damage your body.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Pads

    Setup (EXS-5) Connecting the pads First connect the multi-trigger cable to the xD3 drum sound instrument and then to each pad. Check the labels on the jack plugs of the multi-trigger cable and connect them to the corresponding pads as shown below. Fix the cable onto the stand using the cable tie included after the completion of the connection.

  • Page 12: Setup(Exs-3)

    Setup(EXS-3) Package Contents This product includes the following items. Crash Cymbal Pad Ride Cymbal Pad Spars for Kick Pad Kick Pad Hi-hat pad AC adapter for hi-hat pad Snare Pad Tom Pads x3 User manual (this booklet) SD memory card...

  • Page 13: Assembly Guide

    Setup(EXS-3) Assembly Guide Connect tubes A to F as the figure right shows. *A corresponding label (A to F) is attached to each tube. Insert tube A into the tube C clamp Tube C *Securely tighten the clamp bolt Tube A...
  • Page 14 Setup(EXS-3) Insert tube A and tube B into the clamps at the ends of tube F Tube F Stand R 70mm Tube A *Securely tighten the Tube B clamp bolts Attach tube E clamps to stands L and R Tube E...
  • Page 15 Setup(EXS-3) Attach the drum arms *Securely tighten all bolts Attach the cymbal arms *Securely tighten all bolts *Adjust the tension of the pad head using the included tuning key.
  • Page 16 Setup(EXS-3) Attach the snare and floor tom *Securely tighten all bolts *Adjust the tension of the head using the tuning key included in the package. Attach the cymbal pads Crash cymbal Ride cymbal...
  • Page 17 Setup(EXS-3) Attach the hi-hat cymbal AC adapter for hi-hat cymbal *This AC adaptor can be used worldwide. Please connect the adaptor to a plug attachment (several types included) that is correct for the country of use. Hi-hat stand 2--3cm *A hi-hat stand is not included.
  • Page 18 Setup(EXS-3) Attach the xD3 drum sound instrument *After completing the assembly verify that all the bolts are securely tightened.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Pads

    Connecting the pads First connect the multi-trigger cable to the xD3 drum sound instrument and then to each pad. Check the labels on the jack plugs of the multi-trigger cable and connect them to the corresponding pads as shown below. Fix the cable onto the stand using the cable tie included after the completion of the connection.

  • Page 20: Xd3 Drum Sound Instrument

    –––––––––––––––––––––––––– DRUM KIT –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Buttons for which there are no [4] Button = HELP 承認： 設計： 図面番 Mori corresponding menu items are unlit. . HOME [5] Button = LOAD 名称： MENU 2017.3.27 ENTER 発行：ATV株式会社 公差：±0.3 承認： 設計： 図面番 Mori SONG 2017.3.27...

  • Page 21: Connections On The Rear Panel

    1 xD3 Drum Sound Instrument Connections on the Rear Panel SD CARD Insert the SD card included in the package. The SD card contains song data. Additional The xD3 can be connected to a songs can also be stored and loaded (p.29) MIDI OUT Mac or Windows PC, allowing MIDI The SD card is also used to back-up and...

  • Page 22: Power On/Off

    1 xD3 Drum Sound Instrument Connecting Audio Equipment In order to hear sounds generated by the xD3, one of the following (commercially available items) is required. • Headphones, powered speakers, etc. • You can play along with your own songs and loops by connecting your computer/tablet headphone output to the xD3’s AUDIO IN jack.

  • Page 23: Performing

    2 Performing CLICK Home Screen The Home screen is displayed after turning on the power. If you press the [1] (HOME) button from any screen, you will return to the Home Screen. The Home Screen will be displayed when playing the drums. TRACK ––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 24: Changing The Drum Kit

    2 Performing ENTER Changing the Drum Kit MENU MENU Press one of drum kit buttons [1]—[5]. LIST –––––––––––––––––––––––––– DRUM KIT –––––––––––––––––––––––––– The drum kit saved for each button is loaded. *It takes several seconds to load the drum kit. When the drum kit name is displayed,you can start playing. SONG Selecting a drum kit from the list You can select a drum kit to load other than those already assigned to buttons [1]—[5].

  • Page 25: Using The Metronome

    2 Performing SONG VOLUME Using the Metronome Press the[ ]button. The metronome will play. SONG VOLUME ENTER Use the value knob to adjust the tempo. MENU MENU Press the[ ]button again to stop. LIST ENTER ––––––––––––––––––––– MENU Using the Visualizer MENU The visualizer tool graphically displays the dynamics and timing of your strikes on the pads.

  • Page 26: Menu Functions And Settings

    3 Menu Functions and Settings Other xD3 functions and settings are accessible from the menu. Press the [ENTER/MENU] button from the Home Screen. The menu will be displayed. Turn the value knob to select a menu item and confirm the selection by pressing the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 27: Song

    3 Menu Functions and Settings SONG In the song screen, you can select a song and play it, adjust the volume for each song, and set markers. When stopped Song Number / Name Loop Icon Song Playback Playing Time Position Clear Marker Song Volume Loop Setting...
  • Page 28 3 Menu Functions and Settings Loop setting When you turn on the loop function, songs will be played repeatedly. While song playback is stopped, press the [3] (LOOP) button to toggle the loop function 　 on / off. When you turn on the loop function, a loop icon will be displayed. Markers You can set up to 9 markers at any position in the song and jump to the specified marker.
  • Page 29 3 Menu Functions and Settings Playing audio files (.wav) You can copy your own .wav files onto the SD card and play them as a song. Supported Format File Type Windows Wave (RIFF) Filename Extension wav, WAV Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Bit Depth 16 bits File Size...

  • Page 30: Metronome

    3 Menu Functions and Settings METRONOME In the metronome screen, you can set metronome's tempo (bpm), beat (beats per measure), note value, volume, and sound. You can also enable the ‘metronome start with CRASH 1’ function. Help Screen Tap Tempo Turn the value knob to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 31: Recording

    3 Menu Functions and Settings RECORDING With the xD3 you can record your drumming performances and listen to the playback in order to analyze your playing. You can also record your performance while playing along to a song. Exit Record Play / Stop Recording Start playing drums or press the SONG [...

  • Page 32: Inst Level (Adjusting The Volume Of Each Pad)

    3 Menu Functions and Settings INST LEVEL (Adjusting the volume of each pad) You can adjust the volume of each pad for each kit. Hit a pad that you wish to select and adjust the volume level for the pad’s sound. Use the value knob to adjust the volume level.

  • Page 33: Setup

    3 Menu Functions and Settings SETUP SYSTEM Target Pad Display Help Screen Display System Tab Trigger Tab Utility Tab Press the [2] (SYSTEM) button and select the System tab. Use the value knob to select the desired item and press the [ENTER] button. Adjust the contrast of the display.
  • Page 34 3 Menu Functions and Settings TRIGGER These settings are used to optimize the performance of the xD3 by calibrating the unit’s triggering sensitivity in response to signals from the pad sensors. Setting up the sensitivity of triggers is important when using the equipment for the first time or when changing the type of pad.
  • Page 35 3 Menu Functions and Settings Cross-talk Cancel Wizard Press the [5] (NEXT) button. To cancel, press the [2] (CANCEL) button. Follow the instructions on the screen and strike the indicated pad 3 times with powerful hits. Indicated Pad OK Display *If you press [RETRY], the strikes you made so far will be erased and you can start over.
  • Page 36 Backup Load p.38 *All data in the xD3 drum module will be overwritten and deleted. Use to import drum kit data downloaded from the ATV Sound Store to the xD3. Import Kit p.39 Use this function to expand the range of unique drum kits stored in the xD3.
  • Page 37 3 Menu Functions and Settings Backup Save Help Screen Save Display Use the value knob to select "File Name" and press the [ENTER] button. Enter the backup file name. Move the position with the pointer and change the characters with the value knob. Delete character Right pointer Insert character...
  • Page 38 3 Menu Functions and Settings Backup Load Delete Backup Load Backup Help Screen Display CAUTION When you load the backup, some or all of the data in the xD3 will be deleted. Use the value knob to select "File Name" and press the [ENTER] button. Use the value knob to select the file name to load and press the [ENTER] button to confirm.
  • Page 39 If the products IDs do not match, the following message is displayed. "This xD3 doesn’t have permission to import "xxxx"." ATV SOUND STORE You can purchase additional drum kits for the xD3 drum module on the website linked below. *To obtain your product ID required for account registration, please see p.33.
  • Page 40 3 Menu Functions and Settings SD Card Format Format CAUTION Formatting the SD card will delete all its data. Insert the SD card in to the xD3 drum module. Press the [5] (FORMAT) button. Confirmation message will be displayed. Press the [5] (OK) button to format. To cancel, press [2] (CANCEL) button.

  • Page 41: Important Notice

    Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury from fire, electrical shock or other hazards, and serious damages to the EXS-3/5 instrument or other goods and assets. Before using EXS-3/5, be sure to read all the safety information below.

  • Page 42: Important Information About Use

    (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of • ATV owns copyrights of the contents embedded or attached panel dis-figuration, damage to the internal components or to this product.
  • Page 43 Den korrekte bortskaffelse vil hjælpe med at forhindre potentielle negative virkninger på menneskers sundhed og miljøet. For korrekt behandling, indsamling og genbrug skal du kontakte dit lokale kommunekontor, affaldsstation eller butikken, hvor du købte produktet. ATV EUROPE LDA. Praça do Bom Sucesso Square No 61-Room 701, 4150-146 Porto Portugal ATV Corporation...
  • Page 44 © 2019 ATV Corporation Alle rettigheder forbeholdes. 2019 Rev.02...

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