Medeli DD401 Owner’s Manual

VOLUME

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the owner’s manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.

CAUTION

Under the environment with electrostatic discharge

and radio interference field, the sample may malfunction and need user power reset to recover sometimes.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Power Supply

Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.

Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Connections

Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:

Direct sunlight

Extreme temperature or humidity

Excessive dusty or dirty location

Strong vibrations or shocks

Close to magnetic fields

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Cleaning

Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

Contents

Panel & Display Description
Front	Panel.................................................................	4
Rear	Panel..................................................................	4

QUICK START

Setup
Connecting Pads and Pedals......................................	5
Connections
Connecting an Audio Equipment.................................	6
Connecting a set of Headphones................................	6
Connecting an MP3/CD Player...................................	6
Connecting a Computer..............................................	6
Power Supply & Switch...............................................	6
Performing
Operation Feature.......................................................	7
Playing the Pads.........................................................	7
Selecting a Drum Kit...................................................	7
Playing along with Patterns.........................................	8
Using the Metronome/Click Feature...........................	8
Adjusting the Tempo...................................................	8
Coach/Beat Check......................................................	9

ADVANCED USE

Playing with Drum Kit
About the Drum Kits..................................................	10
Selecting a Drum Kit.................................................	10
Adjusting the Volume of a Drum Kit..........................	10
Setting the Metronome
About Metronome......................................................	11
Switching the Click on/off..........................................	11
Adjusting the Click Volume........................................	11
Adjusting the Click Tempo.........................................	11

Selecting the Click Voice...........................................	11
Setting the Time Signature........................................	12
Setting the Interval....................................................	12
Playing Back Pattern
About Patterns..........................................................	13
Selecting a Pattern....................................................	13
Playing Back a Pattern..............................................	13
Adjusting the Pattern Volume....................................	13
Practicing in Coach Mode
About Coach Mode...................................................	14
Coach Mode Control …….........................................14
Judging your Timing accuracy by Indicates..............	14
Beat Check……….....................................................15
Gradual up/down……………...….……......................16
Change UP………………...………....…....................17
Follow Me……………...………....….....…..................18
Drum Mute……………...………....….....…................19
Making the Setting for MIDI
About MIDI................................................................	20
Connecting with an External Sound Device..............	20
Using the Digital Drum as a Sound Module..............	20
Troubleshooting................................................	21
Specifications.....................................................	21
APPENDICES
Kit List.......................................................................	22
GM Kit List................................................................	23
GM Backing Instrument List......................................	24
Pattern List................................................................	25
Loop List...................................................................	26
MIDI Implementation Chart.......................................	27

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Panel Description

Front Panel

1.POWER Button

Use this button to turn the drum module on and off.

2.VOLUME Knob

Adjusts the volume of headphone and line output.

3.CLICK Button

Turn the metronome on or off.

4.START/STOP Button

Start or stop playing patterns.

5.+ Button, - Button

These buttons are used to change values when editing. The + button increases the value, and the - button decreases it.

6.PATTERN Button

Enter the Pattern mode.

7.TEMPO Button

Adjust the current tempo.

8.PATTERN + TEMPO Button

Press the PATTERN and TEMPO buttons simultaneously to enter the Coach mode.

9.1~5/VARIATION Buttons

Enter the Kit mode and choose a kit. Choose a coach type in the Coach Mode.

Rear Panel

10.PHONES Jack (1/8”)

This stereo jack is used to connect the headphones to this unit.

11.AUX IN Jack (1/8”)

This stereo input jack is for an external sound source, such as an MP3 or CD player.

12.LINE OUTPUT Jacks(1/4")

Stereo output connection to an audio system or drum amplifier.

13.USB Connector

This port is used to connect to a computer (MIDI In/Out via USB).

14.DC IN Jack

Connect the included DC 9V power adaptor.

15.PAD Connectors

Input connections for Snare, Toms, Cymbal Pads, Hi-Hat pedal and Kick pedal.

VOLUME

CLICK + 1: Enter the click voice menu.

CLICK + 2: Enter the time signature menu.

CLICK + 3: Enter the interval menu.

Setup

Caution!

To prevent electric shock and damage to the device, make sure the power is switched OFF on the drum and all related devices before making any connection.

Connecting Pads and Pedals

Standard: KICK, SNARE, TOM1-3, CRASH, RIDE, HI-HAT and HI-HAT PEDAL.

Using the provided cables to connect with kick pedal, snare, tom1~tom3, ride, crash, hi-hat and hi-hat pedal. These pads and pedals are all mono input and velocity sensitive.

crash	ride

hi-hat

tom1

tom2

Drum Module

tom3

snare

hi-hat pedal

kick

Note:

For details on assembling the drum stand, attaching the digital drum and connecting pads, refer to the Installation manual.

Connections

Connecting an Audio Equipment

When using an amplifier, connect the Output L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel to the input jack of the amplifier.

Note:

Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections. For mono playback, use the L/MONO jack.

For stereo playback, connect both L/MONO and R jacks. The line output volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob.

Connecting a set of Headphones

An optional set of stereo headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack located on the rear panel of the drum module.

The headphones output volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob too.

Connecting an MP3/CD Player

Connect the audio output of an MP3/CD player or other audio source to the stereo AUX IN jack on the rear panel.

The input signal is mixed with the drum signal, allowing you to play along.

Connecting a Computer

By connecting a computer to the USB terminal, you can transfer MIDI data between the module and the computer.

Power Supply & Switch

Connect the power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel. After confirming that all connections have been completed, rotate the volume knob to the left (minimum volume level) before switching the power on. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the power.

AUTO POWER OFF

The digital drum will automatically turn off the power, if there is no operation for about 30 minutes.

Press the [START/STOP] button and then turn on the power to switch off the auto power off function. It will display “PoF” for a while.

Performing

Operation Feature

Enter the Volume Page

Double click the corresponding buttons, enter the Volume pages.

For example:

Double click the [PATTERN] button to enter pattern volume page. Double click the numeric button [1] ~ [5] to enter kit volume page.

Double click the [CLICK] button to enter click volume page.

Click Twice

The numeric buttons (1~5) can be used as a combination with other buttons.

In kit mode, combine the numeric buttons (1~5) with the [VARIATION] button to select a kit.

In Coach mode, the numeric buttons (1~5) can be used to select a coach type.

Combine the numeric buttons (1~3) with the [CLICK] button to select the click parameter menu.

Playing the Pads

Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital drum responds differently to various playing techniques and dynamics. All the pads are velocity sensitive, and some voices change timbre depending on the striking force.

Hi-Hat

The Hi-Hat sounds varies from open to closed in response to how far the

Hi-hat pedal is pressed:

Open Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad without pressing the pedal.

Closed Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed completely down.

Pedal Close: Press the pedal completely down without striking the pad.

Splash: Press the pedal completely down and release it immediately.

Selecting a Drum Kit

After the power is turned on, the digital drum displays the KIT menu.

As the picture shows:

1. There are 10 preset kits for your choice.

The [VARIATION] button LED remains in red: select kit 1~5 by the numeric button 1~5.

The [VARIATION] button LED remains in green: select kit 6~10 by the numeric button 1~5.

2. Hit the pads to play the current kit.

Performing

Playing along with Patterns

There are 30 patterns in this drum module.

1.Press the [PATTERN] button to enter pattern menu. The [PATTER]’s LED will be lighten.

2.Press the [+] or [-] button to adjust the pattern number.

3.Press the [START/STOP] button to start/stop pattern playing. For details on patterns playing, refer to ADVANCED USE.

Using the Metronome/Click Feature

You can switch the click sound on or off by pressing the [CLICK] button. When the click plays at the current Time Signature and Tempo, the beat LED will shining at the current beat point. You can set the time signature and interval, adjust the click volume and select the click sound in the CLICK menu.

1.Press the [CLICK] button to start the metronome. Press the [CLICK] button again to stop the metronome.

2.Press and hold the [CLICK] button, and then press one of the numeric buttons [1~3] to select the click menu page and press the [+] or [-] button to adjust the value.

For details on Metronome, refer to ADVANCED USE.

Adjusting the Tempo

You can adjust the tempo of the Metronome, the current pattern, and the current rhythm/coach pattern.

1.Press the [TEMPO] button.

2.Press the [+] or [-] button to adjust the current tempo.

3.Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the current tempo to its default value.

Note:

If there’s no operation in 4 seconds, the module will automatically return to the previous menu page.

Performing

Coach/Beat Check

Beat Check type is designed for training your accurate beat with metronome.

1.Press the [PATTERN] and [TEMPO] buttons simultaneously, you can enter the coach mode. The LED of [PATTERN] and [TEMPO] buttons will be lighted.

In coach mode, press the [1] button. Select the Beat Check training type.

2.Press the [START/STOP] or [CLICK] button.

Start or stop practicing. You can hit pads following with the metronome. The 6 LEDs on the bottom of the drum module will show your hitting accuracy.

Note:

1.You can set the beat type (3-4,4-4,etc)before start practicing; refer to the Setting the Metronome for more details.

2.Before starting practicing, you can adjust the tempo value at the same time.

For more about coach type, please refer to ADVANCED USE.

On the Beat

Before the Beat

After the Beat

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