Maintenance/Service; Cleaning Your Dm Pro; Preventative Maintenance - Alesis DM Pro Reference Manual

Troubleshooting
which you hadn't stored WILL BE ERASED when you perform a "re-init."
Here's what to do:
1. Turn the DM Pro off.
2. Hold down the [< CURSOR] and [CURSOR >] buttons. (Once you get the
hang of this, you can just press the middle of the [< CURSOR >] button with
one finger.)
3. Turn the DM Pro back on.
4. Let go of the [<CURSOR >] button after a couple of seconds .
You'll know the DM Pro has been re-initialized if the display looks like this:
The nice thing is that for all its power, a re-initialization of the DM Pro does not affect
the User bank of Drumkits and Drums at all. Even nicer is the fact that it doesn't
touch the Trigger Setups, which would be very time-consuming to reconstruct. Keep
in mind that it's a good idea to back these things up to a MIDI storage device from
time to time. Any time you've reached the point where you would hate to lose the
work you've done, back it up!
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LEANING
Before doing cleaning of any kind, always disconnect the AC cord.
For simple dusting and removal of minor dirt, wipe the instrument down with a
slightly-damp cloth.
For heavy dirt, use a non-abrasive household cleaner such as Formula 409 or
Fantastik. Spray the cleanser onto a cloth, then use the cloth to clean the unit.
NEVER spray any cleaner directly onto the DM Pro — this can
destroy the lubricants used in the switches and controls!
P
REVENTATIVE
• Periodically check the AC cord for signs of fraying or damage.
• Make sure the entire bottom surface of the keyboard is supported, so the rest of
the unit is not subjected to unnecessary bending.
• Keep the DM Pro in places which are not dusty.
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