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Quick Start Owner’s Manual

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario

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Guide d’installation rapide

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Quick Start Owner’s Manual (English)

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Quick Setup for the DM5 Electronic Drum Kit

y Make sure that all of the items listed on the front cover are included in the DM5

Drum Kit’s box.

y Read the Important Safety Instructions included in the box.

y Study the assembly and hookup diagrams below.

y Once everything is plugged in, turn everything on. If you’ve connected the DM5

module to a PA system, make sure to turn on the speakers last to prevent any
“thumps” from damaging your speakers.

y Read the DM5’s Reference Manual and experiment with its various parameters.

y When finished, turn off your speakers and PA system before turning off the

DM5 module.

y Go to www.alesis.com and register your DM5 Drum Kit.

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DM5 Electronic Drum Kit Components

Before you begin assembling your DM5 Drum Kit, make sure the box includes all the
necessary pieces. Each piece of the drum kit is assigned a letter and you should have the
following:

A. Pads (5 total)

These pads are used to trigger sounds from the DM5
module. There are 5 pads included in the kit (1 for the
kick drum, 1 for snare, 1 hi-hat, and 2 toms). These
pads are identical and can be configured in any way that
suits the needs of the drummer. For example, if a
drummer needs 3 toms and no snare, this can be
arranged through the DM5 module.

B. Cymbals (2 total)

The DM5 drum kit includes two cymbals intended for
use as ride and crash cymbals. Like the pads listed
above, these cymbals are interchangeable and can be
configured in any way that suits the drummer.

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C. DM5 Drum Module

This is the “brain” of your electronic drum kit. All of
your pads connect to this module, and sounds are
generated within this unit. The unit includes a
mounting kit that allows for convenient placement near
the drummer, but the unit can also be rack mounted.

D. Hi-hat Pedal

This pedal is used to open and close your electronic hi­hat. The throw of the pedal is adjustable, as described
later in this manual.

E. Kick Pedal

This kick drum pedal feels and works just like an
acoustic kick drum pedal. The included clamping
mechanism (shown to the right of the pedal) is used to
attach the pedal to the rack in order to keep the pedal
from moving around during performance.

Your DM5 Drum Kit should also include the following pieces in order to assemble the drum
rack. Like the main components of the drum kit, each part of the rack is assigned a letter.
The diameter and length is listed next to each piece. The rack includes the following:

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Putting It All Together

Step 1: Building the base

Lay the rack’s “G” section on the ground and connect
the two “F” sections as shown in the picture. Each
“F” section should have an open socket that faces up.
Tighten all thumb screws to be finger-tight.

Step 2: Building the rack

First, connect the “J” and “K” cross sections to the
“H” side section. Now connect the other ends of “J”
and “K” to the “I” section. Tighten all thumb screws
to be finger tight.

The “H” bar on the left should have two connectors
free and the “I” section on the right should have one
connector free. Also, the endcaps on sections “H” and
“I” should be facing upwards.

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Step 3: Connecting the rack to the base

Now connect the main rack assembled in step 2 to the
base assembled in step 1. There are two open
connectors facing up on the base. The bottom of
sections “H” and “I” on the rack should fit nicely into
the two connectors on the base.

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Step 4: Attaching the arms

Attach the two arms as illustrated in the diagram to the
left. Both arms are identical. The arm on the left
attaches to the open connector at the top of section
“H”. The arm on the right attaches to the open
connector on section “I”. Make sure that the endcaps
of both arms are facing outward.

Step 5: Attaching the extension poles

Now we need to add the “M,” “N,” and “O” extension
poles to the appropriate mounting points on the rack.

The locations of these poles are shown in the picture to
the left.

Step 6: Attaching the rest of the hardware

Finally, add the drum hardware (pads, pedals, cymbals,
and DM5 module) to the rack. You can mount the
DM5 module either above the main pole (as shown) or
below the main pole. Connect the kick drum pedal to
the bottom pole.

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Your DM5 Drum Kit is now assembled and should look like the one below. At this point
you can adjust the height and position of the various components to suit your playing style.
If you wish, you can even re-arrange the drum pads differently from what is shown below.

Hooking Everything Up

The pads, cymbals, and hi-hat pedal each have a 1/8” plug that connects to the ¼” jacks on
the rear of the DM5 module. The inputs on the rear of the DM5 module are labeled (hi hat,
kick, snare, etc.) Connect each pad to its corresponding input. If you have additional drum
pads or cymbals you’d like to use, feel free to connect them to the remaining 5 inputs on the
DM5 module.

If you’re using headphones to monitor the drums, you can plug them into the “phones” jack
on the front of the DM5 module. If you’re not using headphones, you’ll need some speakers
to hear the output of the DM5 module. The speakers can be hooked up to the “Main
Output” jacks on the module.

If you have a MIDI keyboard, sound module, or MIDI sequencing computer, you can hook
it up to the DM5 module using standard 5-pin MIDI cables.

Finally, use the included Velcro straps to neatly fasten all cables to the poles.

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Refer to the DM5’s reference manual for how to configure the module itself.

Adjusting the Hi-Hat Pedal

The DM5 Drum Kit’s hi-hat pedal can be adjusted to give you varying amounts of tension.
This is done through a small screw found on the bottom of the pedal. Use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to adjust the tension on the pedal.

Turning the screw clockwise will make the pedal stiffer whereas turning counterclockwise
will loosen the pedal.

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Expanding Your Kit

Extra pads and cymbals are sold separately. See your authorized Alesis dealer for details.

For Further Assistance

See the Safety/Warranty booklet for Alesis contact information. In the U.S., call the Alesis
service phone number for spare parts, missing parts, or for answers to any questions you
may have.

Manual de inicio rápido del usuario (Español)

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Instalación rápida del kit de batería electrónica DM5

y Asegúrese de que todos los artículos enumerados en la cubierta frontal estén

incluidos en la caja del kit de batería electrónica DM5.

y Lea las instrucciones de seguridad importantes incluidas en la caja.

y Estudie los diagramas de montaje y conexión de más abajo.

y Una vez que esté todo enchufado, encienda todo. Si conectó el módulo DM5 a

un sistema de amplificación para altavoces, asegúrese de encender los altavoces
en último término para evitar que el estampido de encendido los dañe.

y Lea el manual de referencia del DM5 y experimente con sus diversos parámetros.

y Cuando termine, apague los altavoces y el sistema de amplificación de los mismos

antes de apagar el módulo DM5.

y Vaya a www.alesis.com y registre su kit de batería DM5.

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Componentes del kit de batería electrónica DM5

Antes de comenzar el montaje de su kit de batería DM5, asegúrese de que la caja contenga
todas las piezas necesarias. Cada pieza de la batería tiene asignada una letra. La caja debe
contener lo siguiente.

A. Pads (5 en total)
Estos pads se usan para disparar sonidos del módulo

DM5. El kit incluye 5 pads (1 para kick (bombo), 1
para snare (redoblante), 1 hi-hat y 2 toms). Estos
pads son idénticos y se pueden configurar de
cualquier manera que se adecue a las necesidades del
baterista. Por ejemplo, si el baterista necesita 3 toms
y ningún snare, es posible lograr esta disposición
mediante el módulo DM5.

B. Platillos (2 en total)
El kit de batería DM5 incluye dos platillos para usar

como platillos ride y crash. Como los pads arriba
indicados, estos platillos son intercambiables y se
pueden configurar de cualquier manera que se adecue
al baterista.

C. Módulo de batería DM5

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Este módulo es el “cerebro” del kit de batería
electrónica. Todos los pads se conectan a este
módulo, que genera los sonidos. La unidad incluye
un kit de montaje que permite la ubicación
conveniente cerca del baterista, pero también se
puede montar en un bastidor (rack).

D. Pedal de hi-hat

Este pedal se usa para abrir y cerrar el hi-hat
electrónico. La tensión (dureza) del pedal es
ajustable, como se explica más adelante.

E. Pedal de kick
El pedal de kick se siente y funciona como un pedal

de kick acústico. El mecanismo de sujeción incluido
(ilustrado a la derecha del pedal) se usa para fijarlo al
bastidor a fin de evitar que se desplace durante la
ejecución.