ATV EXS-1 User Manual
EXS-1
User’s Manual
EN
Welcome.
Contents
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections on the Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power On / O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing the Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Song Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Visualizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Menu Functions and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
METRONOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
INST LEVEL (Adjusting the volume of each pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Important Information about Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Please see “4 Important Notice” (p.29) before using EXS-1.
• The description contents on xD3 may vary depending on the rmware version. Please check the latest rmware / updated
information on the ATV website.
• Illustrations and pictures shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat dierent from
the actual specications.
• The company and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Package Contents
This product includes the following items.
xD3 Drum Module Multi-trigger Cable
Snare Pad Tom Pads (x3) Cymbal Pads (x3)
Kick Pad
Cymbal Arms (x3) Snare Pad Rod Tom Pad Rods (x3)
AC Adapter & plugs
Hi-hat Controller Drum Stand
SD Memory Card
Cable Tie
User’s Manual (This booklet)Tuning Key
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1 Setup
Assembly Guide
1 Attaching cymbal arms
as shown below
2 Attaching the snare pad
2
1
Tighten it using the tuning key included
in the package
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3 Attaching the tom pads
2
4 Attaching the cymbal pads
1 Setup
1
2
1
5
5 Attaching the xD3 drum module
6 Arranging the kick pad and hi-hat controller as shown below
1 Setup
* Kick pedal is not included.
* If the kick pad is not stable after attaching the kick pedal, loosen the thumbscrew on the back of the kick pad
and adjust it to be stable.
* Please be careful not to scratch the oor with the anchor bolts from the kick pad and hi-hat controller.
* After assembling, please check if the knobs of each part is rmly tightened.
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1 Setup
Connecting the Pads
Connect the multi-trigger cable of the xD3 drum module to each pad.
Check the corresponding labels written on the plugs of the multi-trigger cable and connect it as
shown below.
CR
RD
HH
T1
T2
BEL
*
SN
K
CTL
* BEL plug is not used. Please x it to the stand
without removing the cap.
Drumming Techniques
Snare drum Head shot, Rim-shot, Side-stick (p.12)
Hi-hat Bow, Edge, Opening-Closing, Foot Close, Foot Splash
Crash cymbals
Ride cymbals
Bow, Edge
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T3
Top Panel
VOLUMESONG
ENTER
VOLUMESONG
VOLUMESONG
MENU
ENTER
MENU
Only the buttons being operated light up.
1 Setup
Power Button
Long-press this button to
turn the power on/o.
PHONES
Audio jack for headphones.
Drum Kit Buttons [1]—[5]
[1]—[5] Use to select registered
drum kits.
Pressing [1] button will lead you to
Home Screen.
SONG [
SD memory card is necessary for the song
list and enables you to
Return to the previous screen.
] (PLAY/STOP) Button
Use to start and stop the song.
playbacks.
Metronome [
Use to turn on / o the
built-in metronome.
Pressing the button
displays the drum kit
] Button
[LIST] Button
select a kit.
[
] (BACK) Button
VOLUME [+][–] Buttons
Use to adjust the headphone
and output volume.
Value Knob
Use to change and
select dierent settings
and items.
[ENTER/MENU] Button
Use to determine / select
parameters and values.
On the home screen,
“Menu” is displayed.
.
About the Function Buttons
Other than "Home" screen, the drum kit
buttons [2] [3] [4] [5] are used to select
corresponding items and functions on
the screen.
For example, corresponding functions
of the screen on the right are:
[2] Button = DELETE
[4] Button = HELP
[5] Button = LOAD
1 2 3 4 5
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Buttons for which there is no
corresponding item are unlit.
LIST
Connections on the Rear Panel
SD CARD
Insert the package-included SD card.
The SD card contains song data.
You can also add other songs. (p.17)
You can back-up xD3 drum module data
and import sound data, as well. It supports
SD / SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
USB
The xD3 can be connected to a
Mac or Windows PC, allowing MIDI
messages to be transmitted and
received. Use a USB 2.0 cable.
1 Setup
MIDI OUT
Connect MIDI devices
and send MIDI signals.
OUTPUT
Use to output audio signal
and connect to a powered
speaker or mixer.
AUDIO IN
Use to input audio from an external
sound source like a music player.
You can also play along with the xD3
audio and listen.
Output from OUTPUT and
PHONES.
CRASH 2
Enables to connect
additional cymbal pads
to expand drum kit.
MULTI TRIGGER IN
Connection port for the multi-trigger
cable, which enables input of the
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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Connecting Audio Equipment
USB
SD CARD
DC IN
2
1
AUX
ATV LINK
MULTI TRIGGER
TRIGGER INPUT
In order to use xD3 drum module, the following (commercially available items) is required.
• Headphones, powered speakers, etc.
• You can play along with a song by connecting your computer / tablet headphone
to the AUDIO IN jack.
R OUTPUT L
AUDIO IN
1 Setup
Stereo phone
Stereo mini
Mono phone
L R
Power On / O
Turning the power on
1 Lower the volume of the connected amp or speakers.
2 Long-press the power button of the xD3.
The power turns on.
Turning the power o
1 Lower the volume of the connected amp or speakers.
2 Long-press the power button of the xD3.
The power turns o.
All settings are saved.
* Disconnecting the AC adapter without turning o the power will cause malfunctions. You must turn o the
power by pressing the power button.
Turning the power o automatically (auto power-o)
If the xD3 has not been played or operated for 30 minutes, it automatically turns o the power in
order to conserve electricity. You can disable this function. For details, refer to p.21.
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