Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 12 Starting up..............................13 4.1 Voltage supply..........................13 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 14 Connections and operating elements...................
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Table of contents 6.5 Setting the Sound..........................21 6.6 Setting the volume.......................... 21 Operating..............................23 7.1 Training mode........................... 23 7.2 Metronome............................24 7.3 TAP mode............................24 Technical specifications........................25 Plug and pin assignments........................26 Cleaning............................... 28 Protecting the environment......................29 Metronome Bass Drum Pad Bass Drum Pad...
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General information 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. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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.
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General information 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Metronome Bass Drum Pad Bass Drum Pad...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed to practice technical bass drum skills. Use the device only as described in this user 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.
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Safety instructions 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.
Starting up Starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Starting up 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion.
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Starting up Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements ö $%& Metronome Bass Drum Pad Bass Drum Pad...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Six-digit display 2 Rhythm display Shows the current rhythm figure 3 [USB] To connect an external USB device or USB power supply to charge the unit. 4 Volume control for the headphone output. Turning this control clockwise increases the volume. You reduce the volume by turning counterclockwise.
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Connections and operating elements /[TAP] Tap Tempo function 10 [TRAIN] Enables the Training mode. 11 [SET] Button for making settings 12 [VOLUME] Button to set the overall volume of the practise pad 13 Strike area Metronome Bass Drum Pad Bass Drum Pad...
Device functions Device functions 6.1 Turning the device on / off ► ] for several seconds. To turn the device on, hold down [O/ ð The display shows the configuration menu. ► ] for several seconds. To turn the device off, hold down [O/ When the device is not being used for 5 minutes, it switches off automatically.
Device functions 6.2 Setting the Beat Press [SET] repeatedly until the ‘BEAT’ setting flashes on the display. Turn the multifunction knob and select the count-in bars between ‘0…9’ . 6.3 Setting the Tempo Press [SET] repeatedly until the ‘TEMPO’ setting flashes on the display. Turn the multifunction knob and select the tempo between ‘30…250’...
Device functions Turn the multifunction knob and select the desired rhythm style. 6.5 Setting the Sound Press [SET] repeatedly until the ‘SOUND’ setting flashes on the display. Turn the multifunction knob and select the desired metronome sound. In addition to a human voice, two electronic sounds are also available.
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Device functions ► ] and restart the In the event of a malfunction, switch off the metronome with [O/ device after 30 seconds. Metronome Bass Drum Pad Bass Drum Pad...
Operating Operating 7.1 Training mode In training mode, the number of beats is recorded in a defined time interval. Press [TRAIN] to enable the Training mode. Rotate the multifunction knob to set the time interval between ‘1…60 ’ . During the exercise, the time interval is counted down to 0 and the number of hits is counted.
Operating 7.2 Metronome Make the appropriate settings in the configuration menu. ► ] to activate the metronome. Press [O/ ► ] to deactivate the metronome. Press [O/ 7.3 TAP mode Press /[TAP] to enable the TAP mode. Strike the practice pad to determine the average speed of the hits. The average value is displayed as beats per minute (bpm) on the display.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Display Six-digit LCD display Input connections Voltage supply 1 × Micro USB Output connections Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket, stereo Metronome sounds Tempo 30…250 bpm Beat Counter 1/3/5/10/20/30/40/50/60 seconds Voltage supply external plug-in power supply, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage / 1 A, via USB port...
Plug and pin assignments Plug and pin assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and pin assignments Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding...
Cleaning Cleaning Housing Use only pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. Metronome Bass Drum Pad Bass Drum Pad...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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