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ö DT-600 & DRUM TRAINER START /STOP Instructions for use Features • Handle the unit with care. • Big LCD display. Easy-to-operate user- • Do not store or use the unit at locations friendly interface. that are subject to high humidity, dirt, or • Multiple metronome sounds. One group strong vibrations. of drum-set sounds. • Do not try to disassemble or repair the • Mixing function, allowing you to create unit yourself in the unlikely event that it original rhythm styles. does not work. • Loop play function, allows you to set your • Do not use solvents such as alcohol to own rhythm styles and to play them for a clean the unit. specified number of times. • Remove the battery from the unit when it • Memory function, to store user settings.
Rhythm level sliders Operating conditions In metronome mode: adjusts the volume of each rhythm. Always use the device in accordance with In rhythm edit mode: chooses the sound of each beat. these instructions. In loop mode: not active Notice Headphone jacks To avoid the risk of damage do Master volume slider not subject the unit to any liquid or INPUT jack moisture. Do not expose the unit to MEMORY UP/DOWN jack (stereo) excessive heat. Keep the unit away from naked flames. START/STOP jack (mono) Speaker Components and functions Adjusts parameters or changes tempo [TAP] key to set the metronome tempo Mounting nut ö [START/STOP] button Power switch Starts or stops the metronome, loop play, or test run of a rhythm program. Tempo LED DC IN jack Operation &...
[WRITE] button, "MEMORY" will flash. 2. Press the [BEAT/PATTERN] button, "BEAT" Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to select the or "PATTERN" will flash. If you choose BEAT, memory group. Press the [WRITE] button the note icons will appear on the LCD. again, "MEMORY" will flash quickly. When it stops, the current parameters are stored. Notice The ”EDIT” icon indicates that parameters are being changed If you choose PATTERN, "KICK", "SNARE" and other drum names will appear on the LCD. 3. If you choose BEAT (BEAT is set for a single quarter note), rotate the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to adjust the BEAT value. BEAT range: 1 – 8, 1+1 – 8+8 Notice If you press [VOICE], in metronome mode "BEAT" will be selected automatically. Press the [VOICE] button, "VOICE" will flash. Rotate the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to choose one timbre from the five choices. Choose "PATTERN" to play the rhythm. Rotate the [TEMPO/ VALUE] dial to adjust the PATTERN value. PATTERN range: 1 to 50 (1 to 30 are factory pre- set rhythms, 31 to 50 are user settings). Please refer to the rhythm edit section. 4. Tap the [TAP] button to set the tempo. The tempo will be calculated according to the speed of your tap. The tempo range is 30 to 250 bpm. 5. Press [START/STOP] to start the metro- nome, press it again to stop. DT-600...
6. Store the parameters Loop mode Press the [WRITE] button after setting up the parameters, "LOOPPROG" will flash. 1. Press the [LOOPPROG] button, Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to select the "LOOPPROG" will flash. Use the [TEMPO/ LOOP group that you want to store. Press VALUE] dial to select the loop group. Range: the [WRITE] button again, "LOOPPROG" 1 to 16 will flash quickly and then stop to store the current parameters. 2. Press the [LOOPSTEP] button, "STEP" will flash. Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to select Notice the step to be adjusted. Range: 1 to 8 The "EDIT" icon indicates that parameters are being changed. 3. Press the [LOOPSET] button, "LOOP" will flash. Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to set up the loop time. Range: 0 to 99 Notice When LOOPSET is set to 0, it will restart from STEP1. STEP1‘s range is 1-99 4. Press the [MEMORY] button, "MEMORY" will flash. Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to select the MEMORY group for the current STEP. 5. Press the [START/STOP] button to start to play the loop. Press it again to stop. www.thomann.de...
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6. Store the settings. Press the [WRITE] but- Rhythm-edit mode ton, "STYLE" will flash. Use the [TEMPO/ VALUE] dial to select the STYLE value that 1. Press the [STYLE] button, "STYLE" will you want to store. Press the [WRITE] button flash. Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to select again, "STYLE" will flash quickly and then the STYLE group to be edited (31 to 50 are stop, which means the settings have been user STYLE suggestions). made. 2. Press the [RHYTHM SET] button, "BEAT" Notice will flash. Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial to select the time signature (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4). The "EDIT" icon indicates that parameters are being changed. You can use the [TAP] key to set the TEMPO under this mode. 3. Press the [RHYTHM SET] button again, "RHYTHMSET" will flash. Use the [TEMPO/ VALUE] dial to select the rhythm pattern to be edited. The sliders under the LCD control the relative timbre of each rhythm. If there is a volume icon displayed, it means this timbre is open. If there is no volume icon, it means this timbre is closed. 4. Rotate the [TEMPO/VALUE] dial until you see "2" under the "BEAT". Repeat step 3 to select the rhythm for this beat, and also for the following beats. 5. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm just edited. Press it again to stop it. DT-600...
20: CLAVE3-2 • Tempo: 30 to 250 bpm STEP 3 • Loop group: 1 to 16 Close the • Loop times: 1 to 99 battery cover • Loop step: 1 to 8 • Dimensions (L × W ×H): 160 × 120 × 36 mm • Weight: 310 g Delivery scope • DT-600 Drum Trainer • User manual • 9-V DC adapter • 6LR61 battery Power supply You can use either a DC-9-V power adapter for 230 V mains operation or a 9-V battery. Before connecting check for correct polarity. To protect the environment and to increase battery life, use the 9-V DC adapter as often as possible. www.thomann.de...
Disposal of the packaging material Disposal of your old device For the transport and This device is subject to protective packaging, the European directive environmentally friendly 2002/96/EC. materials have been At the end of its operating chosen that can be lifetime, do not dispose supplied to normal the device with your nor- recycling. mal household waste. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are Dispose this device through an approved properly disposed and are not in the reach of waste disposal firm or through your local babies and young children. Choking hazard! waste facility. When discarding the unit, com- Do not just dipose these materials with your ply with the rules and regulations that apply normal household waste, but make sure that in your country. If in doubt, consult your local they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the waste disposal facility. notes and markings on the packaging. Batteries do contain some hazardous chemi- cals so they should not be thrown away with the normal household waste. They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere in accordance with your local regulations.
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