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Contents
Packing list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Attaching the stand adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Zones supported by the aD5’s trigger inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the power o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the power o automatically (auto power-o) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trigger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching drum kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Detailed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Details of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Important Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important information about use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using the aD5, be sure to read “4 Important Notices” (p. 14).
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Packing list
The following items are included with this product.
aD5 Module
Multi trigger cable
Quick start guide (this book)
Attaching the stand adapter
If mounting the aD5 on a stand, use the
attachment screws to fasten the included
stand adapter to the bottom surface of the
aD5.
AC adapter
Stand adapter
The aD5 can be mounted on a microphone
stand. Use the W3/8 screw hole on the
bottom of the aD5.
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Top panel
Power button
Long-press this
button to turn the
power on/o.
Cancels a change made to
a setting, returning to the
previous screen. This button
is also used in a conrmation
PHONES
Connect your
headphones here.
[CANCEL] button
screen.
Returns to the initial
screen (home screen).
Function button
The function of each button is shown in
the screen. These buttons are also used
to select items in the screen. Available
buttons are lit.
[HOME] button
[OK] button
Conrms a change made to a
setting. This button is also used in
a conrmation screen.
Volume
Adjusts the volume of
the headphones and the
OUTPUT.
Value knob
Used to change
various settings.
About the function buttons
Use the function buttons to select the corresponding items or functions in the screen.
Buttons for
which there is no
corresponding item
are unlit.
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Rear panel
SD CARD
You can use a card to back
up the aD5’s data or to
load sound data. SD/SDHC
cards with a capacity of up
to 32 GB are supported.
USB
The aD5 can be connected to a Mac or
Windows PC, allowing MIDI messages
to be transmitted and received. Use a
USB 2.0 cable.
ATV LINK
This has no function at the
present time. We plan to
provide a rmware update
that allows this to be
connected to other devices.
QR code
Use this to access the
manual, the latest rmware,
or sound data on the ATV
website.
OUTPUT
These jacks output the
audio signal. Connect
them to powered speakers
or a mixer.
AUDIO IN
You can connect your music
player here and listen to its sound
mixed with the audio produced
by the aD5.
AUX 1, 2
Additional pads
can be connected
here to expand your
drum kit.
MULTI TRIGGER
Connect the included multi-trigger
cable here to input trigger signals
from the pads.
About the AC adapter
The AC adapter can be used worldwide.
Attach the included plug that is suitable for the type of outlet in your
country.
* You must use only the included AC adapter and plug.
DC IN
Connect the included
AC adapter here.
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